The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Thursday successfully conducted the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) elections at the Kiambu Law Courts, with the High Court designated as the polling station for advocates in the region.
The exercise, held on February 19, 2026, was supervised by Presiding Officer Anancieta Musau, who oversaw the voting process for a registered constituency of 277 advocates.
By 11am, the station had recorded an 11 percent voter turnout, with officials reporting a steady flow of voters during the morning hours.
“So far, we have not experienced any incidents or challenges. Voting started at 8am and will close at 5pm, after which we will tally the votes and forward the results to the National Tallying Centre in Nairobi,” Ms Musau said.
While Kiambu serves as a key regional voting centre, the election is being conducted nationwide across 54 polling stations.
The exercise seeks to fill critical leadership positions within the LSK Council for the 2026–2028 term.
The top seat of president is being contested by three candidates, Charles Kanjama, Mwaura Kabata and Peter Wanyama who are seeking to succeed outgoing LSK President Faith Odhiambo.
Other positions on the ballot include the vice president, who deputises the president in the society’s executive functions.
Advocates are also electing three General Membership Representatives, including one position reserved for an advocate of at least 25 years’ standing.
Four upcountry representatives are being elected to represent advocates who do not ordinarily practise in Nairobi or the Coast region, while three Nairobi representatives will represent members practising within Nairobi County.
Additionally, one Coast representative position is reserved for an advocate practising in the Coastal region.
Members of the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal are also being elected, with the tribunal tasked with upholding professional standards and ethics within the legal profession.
After the close of polls at the Kiambu Law Courts, results will be transmitted to the National Tallying Centre at the LSK Secretariat at Gitanga Road in Nairobi, where data from all 54 polling stations will be consolidated to determine the final winners.
Established by an Act of Parliament, the Law Society of Kenya is the country’s statutory bar association mandated to regulate and represent advocates while also safeguarding the rule of law and constitutionalism.
Membership in the LSK is mandatory for all practising advocates in Kenya. The society is led by a president and council elected for a two-year term.
Officials elected in the current cycle will serve for two years, steering the direction of the society during the 2026–2028 term.
By Rose Muthoni and Faustine Agnes
