LSK lists judges targeted in nationwide court boycott (DETAILS)
LSK lists judges targeted in nationwide court boycott (DETAILS)
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has released a list of judges who will be affected by the nationwide boycott which begins Wednesday, July 22, as lawyers intensify pressure for reforms in the Judiciary.
Among those listed are Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Supreme Court judges Isaac Lenaola, Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung’u and Mohammed Ibrahim.
Also named are Court of Appeal Judge Sankale Ole Kantai, Justice Lucy Waithaka, Justice Stella Atambo, Lady Justice Dora Chepkwony and Justice Josephine Mong’are.
In a statement on Monday, July 20, LSK President Charles Kanjama indicated that the aforementioned judges are linked to ongoing court cases that halted disciplinary proceedings before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and criminal investigations.
The lawyers maintained that the protest is intended to push for accountability and restore public confidence in the administration of justice, insisting that institutional reforms are necessary to safeguard judicial integrity.
The latest development comes just three days after LSK formally announced a boycott beginning July 22, 2026, requiring advocates to refrain from participating in all court hearings and applications.
In a statement on Saturday, July 18, Kanjama, however, noted that court mentions and applications involving interim orders will proceed only for purposes of obtaining fresh hearing dates or extending interim orders where necessary.
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Among the issues raised by the advocates revolve around registry operations and court administration, judicial accountability and professional dignity and the working environment for advocates.
“Advocates continue to experience delays in the hearing and determination of cases, as well as delays in the delivery of rulings,” Kanjama said.
“Members have reported persistent inefficiencies in court registries, and they have raised concerns about the effectiveness of the mechanisms for addressing complaints against judges and judicial officers,” he added.
Despite the planned boycott, the Judiciary has assured Kenyans that all courts will remain open tomorrow, urging all litigants, advocates and court users to attend court as scheduled.
Further, the court also called on the LSK to pursue its concerns through dialogue, noting that the two institutions have held at least five consultative meetings over the past two years, with another meeting scheduled for July 31.
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