Faith Odhiambo Elected New LSK President
Faith Odhiambo has been elected the new Law Society of Kenya president
Odhiambo who served as Vice President of the society ahead of the polls was elected in Thursday’s elections.
She becomes the 51st President of the Council, succeeding Eric Theuri.
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The race for the presidency was between five candidates: Peter Wanyama, Carolyne Kamende, Faith Odhiambo, Harriet Mboche, and Kipkoech Bernhard Ngetich.
During her campaign period, Odhiambo underscored her commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that the council remains a strong defender of legal principles.
Odhiambo entered the election day with the blessings of ODM leader Raila Odinga and Secretary General Edwin Sifuna who endorsed her for the seat.
“An engaging conversation with Faith Odhiambo, LSK Vice President, and aspiring LSK President. Her commitment to upholding the rule of law and advocating for good governance principles is truly inspiring. I wish her all the best and she has my full support,” the former Prime minister said after meeting her Wednesday.
Raychelle Omamo was the last woman to hold the top LSK job from 2001 to 2003.
The most recent presidents were Isaac Okero (2016-2018); Allen Gichuhi (2018-2020); Nelson Havi (2020-2021) and outgoing president Eric Theuri (2022-2024).
Thursday’s elections were conducted across the country and were overseen by the Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Other positions where new members were to be elected included vice president and council members who included three representatives of the general membership of the society, four upcountry representatives, three Nairobi representatives, and one Coast representative.
Members also elected LSK male representatives to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Exiting LSK President Theuri is seeking that mandate.
Faith Odhiambo Elected New LSK President
