NAIROBI, Kenya — Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has been elected as the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), emerging victorious in the high‑stakes professional body election held on 19 February 2026.
Kanjama defeated his rivals, including Peter Wanyama and Mwaura Kabata, in a fiercely contested race that drew widespread attention from the legal fraternity.
He garnered 3,728 votes to secure the top post and will serve a two‑year term leading Kenya’s largest professional association for advocates.
He will be deputized by Teresia Wavinya Nicholas, marking a new leadership team for the organisation. Kanjama succeeds outgoing president Faith Odhiambo, who served in the role since March 2024.
A prominent constitutional lawyer with over two decades of experience, Kanjama is the Managing Partner at Muma & Kanjama Advocates and has previously served as chairman of the LSK Nairobi Branch, where he oversaw key operational reforms following the decentralisation of the Society.
The election campaign was marked by intense debate over the future direction of the Society, with candidates outlining contrasting visions for the legal profession.
Kanjama’s victory reflects broad support among practising lawyers, many of whom have emphasised the need for strong leadership, defending the rule of law, and enhancing the welfare of advocates.
Voting in the LSK elections was conducted nationwide under the supervision of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), with over 18,000 registered advocates eligible to cast ballots for the presidency and other leadership positions.
Kanjama’s election comes at a pivotal time for Kenya’s legal sector, as the Society continues to play a central role in national discussions on constitutionalism, governance, and the independence of legal institutions.
Observers say the new leadership will be expected to navigate challenges facing the profession while strengthening LSK’s influence in public discourse.
