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In a statement released on Friday, KANU Women Congress Chairperson Anne Karuga said the organisation was deeply disturbed by what it termed as insensitive remarks directed at a student seated in the public gallery during Senate proceedings.
Odhiambo also raises issues with the proposed tax treatment of mitumba imports. The Bill introduces a new Section 12H in the Income Tax Act, which assumes a 5% profit on customs value and requires payment before goods are released by the Kenya Revenue Authority. She says this means a trader bringing in goods worth Sh1 million would pay Sh50,000 whether or not they make profit or loss, calling the approach unfair.
Kanjama secured the top seat after garnering 3,728 votes.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Odhiambo said her decision came after facing the harsh realities of victims’ suffering firsthand.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Odhiambo described the incidents as “a sad state of affairs that we continue to see,” noting that similar episodes had occurred previously.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo described the petition as an ill-advised onslaught on the livelihoods of advocates, saying it offends their economic rights and threatens to cripple a crucial sector of Kenya’s economy.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo expressed concern over complaints raised by advocates in the Meru Chapter against judicial officers, including Damacaline Bosibori, Ken Muchiri and Elizabeth Khanali Chesoni.
Odhiambo, who was sworn in as the panel’s vice-chair last week, has faced backlash from certain media outlets and commentators who accused her of compromising her independence.
The advocates argue that her decision is unconstitutional, compromises the independence of the society, and creates a conflict of interest in its role of holding the state accountable.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo in a statement on Tuesday, said the reports were credible and called on national security organs to act swiftly.
This development, which adds to the growing scrutiny facing the country’s police leadership, was revealed by LSK Council Member Gloria Kimani during a live television interview on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo demanded a swift and thorough investigation into Ojwang’s death, insisting that those responsible be held accountable.