Advocates' court boycott: What to do if your lawyer doesn't show up
The Law Society of Kenya has initiated a nationwide court boycott to protest judicial inefficiencies and accountability issues. Despite the strike, the Judiciary has confirmed that courts will remain open and operational for scheduled hearings.
Why it matters
The standoff between the legal profession and the judiciary highlights ongoing tensions regarding the administration of justice and institutional reform in Kenya.
Litigants whose cases are scheduled for hearing on Wednesday need not panic if their advocates fail to appear following the nationwide court boycott called by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
The Judiciary has assured the public that all courts across the country will remain open and continue hearing and determining matters as scheduled, meaning parties can still proceed with their cases, including representing themselves where necessary.
The LSK called on advocates to boycott court proceedings nationwide on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and suspend appearances before certain courts, judges and judicial officers over delayed judgments, registry inefficiencies, case management concerns and judicial accountability.
"The Judiciary assures the public that all courts throughout the Republic will remain open and will continue hearing and determining matters as scheduled on Wednesday, 22 July 2026," the Judiciary said in a statement.
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