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Following the operation, LSK issued closure notices dated October 23, 2025 to offices found operating contrary to the law. The Society said such activities breach legal and professional standards and cannot be tolerated. It added that the action marks a continuation of wider efforts to protect the public and ensure that anyone offering legal services is properly trained, verified and licensed.
Odhiambo explained that while the Panel had been set up to overhaul Kenya’s existing legal and institutional framework on victim reparations, the court-ordered suspension of its operations had made it impossible to achieve its intended milestones within the limited timeframe.
The organisations further urged the Kenyan government to engage Ugandan authorities to ensure the safe return of its citizens and to prevent the criminalisation of cross-border activism.
In a statement on his X on Monday, LSK boss Faith Odhiambo, said they are closely monitoring the case.
During a Purple Ribbon March at Vigilant House on Friday, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo called for accountability from state agencies, warning that continued attacks on legal professionals threaten the public’s access to justice.
In the petition filed at the High Court, LSK wants the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Registrar of Political Parties directed to prepare a framework tailored to regulate the behaviour of MPs and other politicians.
The society called on the Senate to either drop the clause or introduce strong safeguards to ensure transparency.
Beyond his practice, Mbobu served as a lecturer at the University of Nairobi, shaping future generations of lawyers, and contributed significantly to legal scholarship, particularly in the law of evidence.
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.
Article 37 of the Constitution protects the right to peaceful assembly, demonstration, and freedom of expression.
LSK noted that time is already running out and IEBC has just two years to prepare, warning that without a clear and detailed election management plan, the country could face major logistical and legal challenges.