LSK announces court boycott, cites Judiciary concerns
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced a nationwide court boycott for July 22, 2026, to protest corruption and inefficiency within the judiciary. The society is also initiating targeted boycotts against specific judges accused of blocking investigations into judicial misconduct.
Why it matters
This action highlights significant tensions between the legal profession and the judiciary regarding institutional accountability and the rule of law.
LSK President Charles Kanjama with other lawyers during a press briefing/LSK
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced a nationwide boycott of court proceedings next week, citing the Judiciary's alleged failure to adequately address concerns over corruption, delays in the administration of justice, and judicial accountability.
The boycott, scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, is expected to see advocates across the country stay away from courtrooms in what the society described as a lawful and proportionate protest aimed at pushing for reforms within the justice system.
In a statement to members signed by LSK President Charles Kanjama, the society said the decision followed months of engagement with the Judiciary that had yielded little progress in resolving longstanding complaints raised by advocates.
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