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LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA
MINUTES OF THE LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING HELD ON SATURDAY, 30TH
MARCH
2019 AT THE AUDITORIUM, BOMAS OF KENYA, NAIROBI.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Abadnego Kipngeno Ngetich
Abdi Abdulla Mohamednur
Abdirazak Mohamed Ibrahim
Abdul Kadir Hawa Aalia
Abdullahi Issack Sadam
Abel Nabutola Wanjala
Abenayo Makokha Wasike
Abiero Brian Okoth
Abigael Jesang
Absalom Opiyo Osodo
Acklays Samuel Okech
Adede Frank Omondi
Aggrey Mukasa
Agnel Nadida
Agnes Gachui Kariuki
Agnes Kemunto Ongaga
Agnes Nduku John
Agnes Nyawira Gathigia
Agola Aoko Otieno
Aguko Gad
Ahmed Sheikh Adan
Aidah Kasoa Ayata
Aidah Wanjiku Kigoro
Aileen Aluso Ingati
Aisha Namwoli
Akumonyo Georgiadis Majimbo
Alaka Margaret Lugonzo
Alan Biliz Byamugisha
Albert Kamunde
Albert Bruce Amimo
Albert Murambi Simiyu
Alex Irungu Gatundu
Alex Mbue Ndegwa
Alex Mwenda Kinyua
Alex Samuel Koina
Alex Waliaula Wangila
Alex Wangoma Mola
Alexander Muchemi Muthee
Alfred Kingoina Nyairo
Alfred Nyagaka Ongoto
Alfred Obwoge Onyango
Alfred Ochieng Opiyo
Alice Muthoni Ndungu
Alice Nyomenda Oeri
Alice Osebe Ondieki
Alice Wairimu Mugo
Alice Wamuyu Mwangi
Alice Wanja Njenga
Allan Ngure Kirika
Allan Otieno Meso
Alphaxard Osoro Mogikoyo
Alphonce Collins Odoyo Osewe
Alphonce Oduor Ojwang
Alvin Meso Ogada
Ambrose Munene Njagi
Ambrose Muthama Mulandi
Ambrose Otieno Weda
Ambrose Waigwa Ndungu
Amon Maranga Nyambane
Amos Kathuri Mugambi
Amos Kiarie Njoroge
Amos Moranga Orenge
Anacletus Munyoki Muthangya
Anastasia Wachera Kiai
Andrew Muma
Andrew John Kiilu
Andrew Kidula Amadi
Andrew Kitavu Kiluva
Andrew Mainye Nyachio
Andrew Muchigi Karani
Andrew Mwangi Njenga
Andrew Njenga Kiarie
Andrew Oduor Ouma
Andrew Onguka Ombwayo
Angela Achieng Muhua
Angela Chepkorir Sang
Angela Kwamboka Nyangera
Angela Mutindi Nthenge
Angela Ndegi Munga
Angelica Mecha
Angeline Achieng Abuor
Angella Wairimu Kangethe
Anita Achieng Nyanjong
Anjao Agnes Bukachi
Ann Amisi Bonareri
Ann Awino Kowido
Ann Makena Gitonga
Ann Nasanga Aki
Ann Ndinda Wahome
Ann Njeri Mungai
Ann Wanja Kinyua
Ann Wanjiru Ngugi
Anne Alucky Mulama
Anne Stacy Murugi
Anne Wanjiru Njeri
Anne Waruguru Mwatha
Anne Yatich Koross
Annerita Gatakaa Murungi
Annet Kasande
Annette Nasiche Asasha
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Annette Nekesa Siminyu
Ansen Reese Amulyoto
Anthony Burugu
Anthony Kirunyu Karoki
Anthony Kyalo Kilonzo
Anthony Maina Peter Muchiri
Anthony Maitethia Gitonga
Anthony Maruti Khamala
Anthony Mbunya Kiarahu
Anthony Milimu Lubulellah
Anthony Mugo Gichuki
Anthony Muthoka Mulekyo
Anthony Mwanzia Mutunga
Anthony Mwenda Ngatu
Anthony Njogu Mathenge
Anthony Ongondi Mosoti
Antoinette Zowade Ogange
Anton David Mangea
Antony Kinyanjui Waringa
Antony Manzi Masila
Antony Mudany Otieno
Antony Mungai Njogu
Antony Murakaru Wahome
Antony Musili Kasina
Apollo Mboya
Apollo Hillary Bwana
Archibald Munyi Kithaka
Arnold Ochieng Oginga
Arnold Otieno Okudo
Arthur Kenneth Wamae
Asenath Moraa Obaga
Atkins Jusa Ambani
Atwine Muhwezi
Audrey Chloe Awino Ogwayo
Audrey Rachel Atieno Ogutu
Awuor Paul Winnie
Azim Shabbir Taibjee
Bakhita Michelle Mark
Barack Chirchir Barkwang
Barbara Achieng Malowa
Barbara Alice Akinyi
Barbara Christine Wangari
Barbra Yvette Auma Owino
Beatrice Katunge Musili
Beatrice Mumo Ngumbau
Beatrice Njeri Aseneka Mbugua
Beatrice Wanjiku Muhindi
Beauttah Alukhava Siganga
Belgrade Okwiry Awuor
Belinda Wamuyu Munga
Belindah Doreen Areri
Bellinda Akoth Akello
Bemih Kanyonge Luseka
Ben Waliubah Musundi
Benard Kiprotich
Benard Omondi Wasonga
Benard Senkomo Mugisha
Benedict Gatunduh Ngwareini
Benedict Mbatha Katithi
Benjamin Kuria Wangai
Benjamin Munywoki Musau
Benjamin Wanjala Waswa
Benjamin Wanjohi Wambugu
Benson Ashitiva
Benson Mbuthia Njiru
Benson Wanjala Chuma
Bernadette Atieno Ochieng
Bernard Gachogu Njugi
Bernard Kibet Tonui
Bernard Murumbi Sihanya
Bernard Murunga Wafula Munyefu
Bernard Omondi Milewa
Bernard Otundo Shikwe
Bernhard Kipkoech Ngetich
Berryl Akoko
Beth Ngima Warui
Beth Solomon Mushi
Betty Atieno
Betty Angatia Mwenesi -
Betty Atieno Oele
Betty Kathomi Njebiu
Betty Kinya Murithi
Betty Laura Rashid
Betty Wangui Kiai
Bildad Muneria Keke
Bilha Njeri Kimondo
Billiard Kihumba Kyalo
Billy Mulandi Tsuma
Boaz Okech Ndiege Juma
Bob Clifford Keya
Bob Javan Otieno
Bonface Omondi Oduor
Boniface Machuki
Boniface Momanyi Nyachae
Boniface Mwanzia Muindi
Boniface Pius Musembi
Boniface Waweru Gituke
Borniface Apamo Akusala
Bramuel Makotsi Shimenga
Brenda Achieng Rao
Brenda Akhonya Luchemo
Brenda Amondi Kiberenge
Brenda Awino Kogai
Brenda Florence Kadzo Yambo
Brenda Kawira Mwalimu
Brenda Kwamboka Samba
Brenda Mugure Marai
Brian Kimutai
Brian Otwoma
Brian Abel Chogo Asuma
Brian Christopher Odongo
Brian Elisha Owino Oenga
Brian Gatune Wanjiku
Brian Kepha Esilaba
Brian Kipchumba Tororei
Brian Muriithi Muthomi
Brian Nyabuti Onderi
Brian Nzioka Muthusi
Brian Ochieng Amadi
Brian Ombachi Ogoro
Brian Otieno Odhiambo
Brian Patrick Ochieng
Broderick Otieno Amollo
Brown Kairaria Murungi
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Bryan Njehia Kahumbura
Burton Isindu Matsigulu
Busiku Bernard Chenge
Buyanzi Samin Abigael
Byron Barrack Okinyo
Cain Mingo Kundu
Calistus Nyegenye
Calvine Willy Otieno
Calvins Musachi Ngaira
Calystus Juma Kisaka
Camilla Adhiambo Siddondo
Caroline Anyango Ayugi
Caroline Auma Okumu
Caroline Gathigia Muchemi
Caroline Kendi Kithinji
Caroline Khasoa Wanyonyi
Caroline Mokeira Ondieki
Caroline Mueni Munyasya
Caroline Muthoni Nderitu
Caroline Mwikali Guy
Caroline Ngesa Lajah
Caroline Rachael Njoki
Caroline Waguthi Ndindi
Caroline Wairimu Njari
Caroline Wambui Kimani
Caroline Wangu Wambugu
Caroline Wanjiku Gichina
Carolyne Kalunde Muumbo
Carolyne Kamende Daudi
Carren Aluoch Sadia
Catherine Kamau Wachira
Catherine Kendi Mutungi
Catherine Mbeke Kitili
Catherine Njoki Wahome
Catherine P Nyambura Ndungo
Catherine Teeka Naini
Catherine Wairimu Ngala Waihura
Catherine Waithira Kariuki
Catherine Waithira Munene
Catherine Wanjiku Kariuki
Catherine Wanjiru Njuguna
Caxstone Phelix Kigata
Cecil Miller Awach
Cecilia Awino Olendo
Cecilia Harriet Oswera
Cecilia Katunge Mwangangi
Celestine Aoko Otieno
Cephas Musyoki Kinyua
Charity Mukami Ndeke
Charity Wambui Kamunya
Charles Kimathi
Charles Alenga Khamala
Charles Eric Musyoka
Charles Geralds B. Ouma
Charles Kamau Wari
Charles Kipkorir Koech
Charles Midenga Achuodho
Charles Mongare Ongoto
Charles Muchiri Wachiuri
Charles Muroki Kanyango
Charles Ngunjiri Kariuki
Charles Njau Ngigi
Charles Njiru Kanjama
Charles Ogara Mogaka
Charles Wambugu Wamae
Charles Willy Orori Tombe
Chebiego Brandon Kipkurui
Cheptoo Dorothy
Cherono Irene Wanjiro
Cherotich Josphine Kogo
Cheryl Kemunto Mageto
Cheryl Likuyi Onindo
Cheserek Jepchumba Judy
Chiggai Harriette
Chris Gachiri Waithaka
Chris N Masitta
Chrislero Langalanga
Chrispine Josiah Omollo Odero
Chrispine Migele Oumah
Christine Boke Inimah
Christine Gatwiri Kimathi
Christine Kasiva Ombongi
Christine Mumbi Ireri
Christine Munasye Musyoki
Christine Njeri Githiri
Christine Nyakio Kambo
Christine Wanjugu Kariuki
Christine Waruguru Simaloi
Christopher Ezra Ayieko
Christopher Machafu Habashi
Christopher Maina Kinyua
Christopher Nyagaka Onchangu
Christopher Orina Dr. Kenyariri
Christopher Wanjala Wafula
Claire Nyambura Karuga
Clarence Jumba Mmbele
Clarice Taabu Nafula
Claudio Ndeleva Mutua
Clement Omongo Onenga
Cleophas Kipchirchir Letting
Cliff Ombaki Machogu
Clifford Kimathi Muthuri
Cohen Amanya
Colbert Ouma Ojiambo
Collins Aliela Liyayi
Collins Kipngetich Sang
Collins Ochieng Oyomba
Collins Odhiambo Ario
Collins Shilunji Taliti
Collins Wanderi Munyiri
Collins Wanderi Munyiri
Constantine Nyamboba Ogari
Corazone Muhonja Nangabo
Corinne Mrengeka Lusigi
Cornel Ochieng Omondi
Cornelius Mike Rono K.
Costin Simiyu Mulongo
Cynthia Achieng Mirugah
Cynthia Adhiambo Ochuodho
Cynthia Akinyi Wandera
Cynthia Carol Mpoza
Cynthia Mbula Kyaka
Cyrilla Namanje Wambani
Damaris Ndinda Kinyili
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Dan Joshua Kasina
Dan Wafula Simiyu
Daniel Bogonko Ombati
Daniel Gachiengo Gitau
Daniel Kabue Gathuo
Daniel Karuru Mwaura
Daniel Kimani Kanyagia
Daniel Kiprop Kurui
Daniel Muchoki Maina
Daniel Mwangi Kibicho
Daniel Mwenga Mwangangi
Daniel Ngayo Bett
Daniel Ngugi Kamau
Daniel Suyianka Nkere
Daniel Wokabi Mathenge
Danish Odero Rayola
Danson Gichina Kiritu
Daphne Kwamboka Onsomu
Darr Nidaa
Dave Kamangu Gatiiyo
David Achochi Onsare
David Alfred Njeru Ndambiri
David Biketi Wati
David Kariuki Muigua
David Kengere Mogoi
David Kimani Kinyanjui
David Maina Nyamu
David Masanga Ohenga
David Muthuku Kirimi
David Mutua Mutunga
David Ndungu Mararo
David Njeru Nyaga
David Njuguna Njoroge
David Ochieng Ayuo
David Ochieng Oyatta
David Onyono Nyangena
David Otieno Ojwang
David Otieno Onyango
David Wakasiaka Tenge
David Webster Malumbe Attika
Davidson Mghanga Mwaisaka
Davis Chache Nyantika
Deborah Wanjiru Bubi
Delbert Ochola Nyawara
Dellah Mwende Mwancile
Denis Kiarie Gitaka
Denis Odero Olonde
Denning Omungo Amateshe Okato
Dennis Abraham Kinaro
Dennis Anyoka Moturi
Dennis Cheruiyot Kirui
Dennis Chiuri Wachira
Dennis Kibet Kirui
Dennis Kipkoech Cheruiyot
Dennis Kyalo Wambua
Dennis Mogambi Mangare
Dennis Mugambi Njau
Dennis Muindi Mutisya
Dennis Mungata Mwanzia
Dennis Musyoka Nzoka
Dennis Nyakeyo Gwaro
Dennis Nyambane Magara
Dennis Ouma Meso
Dennis Ratemo Ombui
Dennis Waweru Ndirangu
Derek Joe Mwangi
Derrick Jumba Kaisha
Derrick Kioko Nzioka
Desmond Leteipa Silei
Diana Akinyi Omondi
Diana Chepngeno Kenduiwa
Diana Muia Mwanzia
Diana Nasimiyu Wanyama
Diana Wakesho Kilillo
Dianah Njeri Igati
Dickens Osia
Dinah Esendi Kwamboka Makambi
Dinah Peter Abuka
Diran Osebe Onkangi
Dismas Orwako Ajiki
Dismus Omondi Wakla Odhiambo
Dola Athanas Indidis
Dolphine Damaris Awuor
Dominic Khafweli Lukorito
Domtila Jematia Kipkosiom
Donald Benedict Kipkorir
Donald Ochieng Omondi
Donex Juma
Donna Nafula Chemiati
Dorcas Wambui
Dorcas Ayoma Nanjero
Dorcas Chepkemei Endoo
Dorcas Jeptum Kirarei
Dorcas Nekesa Osabwa
Dorcas Shikuku Kitaa
Dorcas Wanjiru Mwae
Doreen Namagembe
Doreen Karimi Ntongai
Doreen Mwendwa Miriti
Doreen Nyakerario Onwonga
Dorence Chelangat Soy
Doris Ingahizu
Doris Wambui Macharia
Dorothy Jemator Kimengech
Dorothy Kavindu Kingoo
Douglas Justus Wabuko
Douglas Kipruto Bargorett
Duke Omwenga Okeyo
Duncan Alukhome Akhulia
Duncan Maina Kaigi
Duncan Mwiti Kinyua
Ebby Ayuma Wanjala
Ebrahim Farrah
Edel Akotchi Olumbe
Edga Sichangi Wambilianga
Edgar Alusiola Mulamula
Edith Adhiambo Onyango
Edith Bonareri Mokaya
Edith Makena Limbere
Edmond Kadima Wesonga
Edna Gaceri Muriungi
Edna Gesare Oginda
Edna Kanana Kaburu
Edna Kasichana Kabaila
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Edna Muthoni Macharia
Edna Wambui Kuria
Edward Kahuthia Murimi
Edward Kibet Kimetto
Edward Mungai Wambui
Edward Muriu Kamau
Edward Mutali Wanyama
Edward Ochieng Oyolla
Edward Onwonga Nyakeriga
Edward Wangongu Ndichu
Edward Waswa Oringe
Edwin Auka Onyango
Edwin Isaack Wathome Ndanu
Edwin Japheth Madoya
Edwin Kimatu Saluny
Edwin Kipchirchir Barmao
Edwin Miranga Nyambane
Edwin Omulama Onditi
Edwin Osiany Okuta
Edwin Warui Maina
Effie Amondi Oketch
Egert Henry Omino
Ekesa Lilian Trufosa
Elaine Mukoya Omulama
Eleanor Ochuodho Umaya
Elfas Oniango Etemesi
Elias Masika Juma
Elias Murimi Kibathi
Elijah Kyule Mwanzia
Elijah Maina Kagura
Elijah Mwangi Njeru
Elijah Njagi Ireri
Elijah Oluoch Ashers
Elijah Supeo Karei
Elijohn Njema Kiarie
Elikana Mokua Ndubi
Elina Omwoha Makungu
Eliud Maina Karanja
Eliud Ngugi Mburu
Eliud Nyongesa Onyango
Elizabeth Akinyi Ochieng
Elizabeth Atenge Ikitoo
Elizabeth Kiasyo Kyulu
Elizabeth Mbithe Munanye Mulwa
Elizabeth Mueni Musikali
Elizabeth Muthoni Karanja
Elizabeth Naliaka Nanjali
Elizabeth Nyambura Waigwa
Elizabeth Violet Amongi
Elizabeth Wangari Njuguna
Elizabeth Wangui Wanjeri
Elizabeth Wanjiru Kamuyu
Elkana Onyango Manguro
Elkanah Mangera Gekonga
Elly Omondi Ogola
Elosy Muthoni Mputhia
Elsie Agnes Awino Oyoo
Emiguard Awinja Odera
Emily Roberts
Emily Masumbuo Matano
Emily Wangui Munyungu
Emma Kageni Kimathi
Emmaculate Ndunge Ngoya
Emmanuel Kyobika
Emmanuel Mumia
Emmanuel Busu Muaka
Emmanuel Kyalo Mutinda
Emmanuel Wanaswa Nabiswa
Emmily Mmbone Mulinya
Enock Mulongo Wabwoba
Enricah Apiyo Dulo
Ephantus Njogu Njuguna
Ephantus Njora Waweru
Eric Joseph Omondi
Eric Kanui Ikusya
Eric Kibet Morusoi
Eric Kinyua Maina
Eric Kirimi Muriuki
Eric Kiroga Kuria
Eric Njeru Theuri
Eric Nyongesa Wafula
Eric Odhiambo Nyadimo
Eric Odhiambo Otonglo
Eric Ongera Onyancha
Eric Thige Muchiri
Eric Timothy Githendu
Eric Wambugu Wanjohi
Erica Akoth Lumumbah
Erick Kamau Mukuha
Erick Kariuki Mundia
Erick Kiprop Naibei
Erick Ochieng Daniel
Erick Onyango Orende
Erick Otieno Mudao
Ernest Kaka Kamau
Esther Andisi Hezekiah
Esther Bonareri Nyamongo
Esther Gathoni Kariuki
Esther Marigu Karanja
Esther Muthoni Wanyingi
Esther Mwikali Mutuku
Esther Njeri Mutitu
Esther Wachera Ndirangu
Esther Waeni Ngea
Esther Wagui Muriuki
Esther Wairimu Keige
Esther Wangari Ndirangu
Esther Wangeci Chege
Ethan Kimiricho Chege
Eugene Mweresa Sudi
Eugene Owino Wanende
Eunice Akello
Eunice Mathenge
Eunice Njeri Nganga
Eunice Rhoda Oteyo
Eunice Wangu Kariru
Eva Chebet Sawe
Evans Ondieki
Evans Ezekiel Mainga
Evans Nyarongi Monari
Evans Odhiambo Ogada
Evans Omosa Oange
Evans Ongwenyi Mirieri
Evanson Kagwima Kimani
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Evelyn Awuor Ombwegeh
Evelyn Ruth Njeri Weru
Evelyne Mbula Nzuki
Everlyn Maureen Sumba
Everlyne Dzame Mwachinda
Everlyne Monyangi Arisi
Ezekiel Oduk
Ezekiel Evans Simiyu Wafula
Ezekiel Njagi Munyua
Ezekiel O Abang
Ezra Nyariki Nyarango
Faith Concilia Were
Faith Jemutai Kipkemei
Faith Kanaga Gimaiyo
Faith Kaveza Jumba
Faith Nduta Mwangi
Faith Opisa Netia
Faith Waguthi Waigwa
Fallen Kerubo Omari
Fanuel Kakai Ngome
Fatma Muiruri Ndungu
Faustine Atieno Osewe
Felista Wavinya Mbaluka
Felix Kiprono
Felix Momanyi
Felix Matchel Kajo
Felix Midikira Ayuya
Felix Mokaya Omwoyo
Felix Muuo Mulekyo
Felix Ogechi Ombura
Felix Otieno Odhiambo
Fellicine Nyaksaria Oriri
Festus Mweu Mwangangi
Festus Nyaata Mogere
Fidelice Anyango Opany
Fidelis Limo Marabu
Fidelis Maithya Mutisya
Fiona Anyango Owino
Fiona Wanjiku Maina
Flavian Mulama
Fleming Omondi Lumumba
Flora Chebet
Florah Wairimu Gathii
Florence Achieng
Florence Muthoni
Florence Mumbi Kiawa
Florence Wairimu Muturi
Florence Wanjiru Gitau
Francis Andrew Moriasi
Francis Carrey Odhiambo
Francis Karanja Nganga
Francis Kissinger Kakai
Francis Maina Ndungu
Francis Manthi Masika
Francis Mburu Machua
Francis Njuguna Mberere
Francis Omollo Ndar
Francisca Ngina Wambua
Frank Habakkuk Nabutete
Frank Ochieng Walukwe
Franklin Cheluget Kosgei
Fred Edward Otieno Ambala
Fred Nyagaka Ongarora
Fredrick Ochwa
Fredrick Guandaru Thuita
Fredrick Kibet Rop
Fredrick Musungu Sisule
Frida Waithera Mbugua
Gabriel Keith Gathumbi
Gachoki Christopher Muriuki
Gad Gathu Kiragu
Gathii Irungu
Gatune Mbarire Lucy Njiru
Genevieve Wasonga
Geoffrey Eric Odongo
Geoffrey Mulanya Ouma
Geoffrey Ondieki Ayuka
Geoffrey Sore Monyani
Geofrey Getuma Amayio
George Gilbert Otieno
George Gitamo Onsombi
George K Onsomu Ombati
George Kalice Onduru
George King Adogo Maranya
George Luchiri Wajackoyah
George Maina Gichuru
George Mocha Oywako
George Moibi Mose
George Mugwe Njuguna
George Muriithi Muthee
George Nganga Mbugua
George Ngugi Kimotho
George Omwansa Okenyo
George Onyango Odhiambo
George Otieno Ouma
George Ruchathi Mwaniki
George Sale Lwande
George Wachira Mahugu
Georgina Ziita Wabwire
Getrude Chepngetich
Getrude Indagwa
Gibson Gisore Nyamato
Gibson Kimani Maina
Gibson Maina Kamau
Gichura Wambugu Wanja
Gideon Kiprotich Yator
Gidion Kansiime
Gikwa Patrick Kungu
Gilbert Kinyua
Gilbert Oduor Onyango
Gilbert Okero Ombachi
Gillian Chepchumba Simatwo
Gillian Tabitha Atieno Ombogo
Githaiga Jackline Njeri
Gituma Kenneth Kirimi
Gladwell Wathaiya Kamau
Gladys Njeri Ngugi
Gladys Wambui Kiamah
Gladys Wanjiru Waihiga
Gloria Atieno Okeyo
Gloria Edna Wawira
Godfrey Nathan Kitiwa
Godfrey Otenyo Makuyu
Grace Chemutai Chesang Kiptui
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Grace Mudola Masingila
Grace Njambi Muchomba
Grace Njeri Mutungu
Grace Njoki Kihungi
Grace Nyabonyi Momanyi
Grace Syombua Mulwa
Grace Wambui Mathia
Grace Waruguru Macheru
Graham Gitonga Gerry
Gregory Mutai
Gregory Karungo Ngethe
Gregory Makabila Makambo
Gustine Othuro
Guy Spencer Elms
Hadelite Kwamboka Isaac
Hannah Gathoni Njeri
Hannah Nguhi Wanyoike
Hannah Wahu Kariuki
Hannah Wambui Kinyanjui
Hannah Wangui Githuku
Hannah Wangui Ndarwa
Hannah Wanjiku Waweru
Hans Kevin Oichoe
Harold Frank Ayodo
Haron Were Olando
Harriett Chepkemboi Kosgei
Harris Kukundakwe
Harrison Nyingi Githinji
Harry Otieno Bob Mosi
Harry Stephen Ouma Arunda
Hashim Abdulkadir
Hassan Abdullahi Mohamed
Hassan Jamala Bake
Hedaya Malesi Kezzah
Helen Wangechi Munyiri
Hellen Tusiime
Hellen Agola Opile
Hellen Kerebi Onyiego
Hellen Kwamboka Ombati
Hellen Ngessa Okolla
Hellen Nkatha Ringera
Henia Samuel Ruara
Henry John Oduor
Henry Okech Tsombe
Henry Roberts Muranje
Herbert Jeremiah Ashiruma
Herbert Mburu Ndungu
Herine Akoth Kabita
Hezekiah Aseso Omollo
Hezekiah Macharia Kiruki
Hilary Mbavu Muthui
Hiram Kirimi Kathurima
Hosea Peter Mutembei
Humphrey Karatu
Humphrey Mwabebe Manyange
Humphrey Odhiambo Obach
Ian Kirimi Karwanda
Ibrahim Kitoo
Ibrahim Emali Otiende
Ibrahim Hussein Halima
Ibrahim Omolo Onyata
Idah Alyne Khaiga
Imelda Chepkogei Ruto
Imelda Ndanu Mutiso
Immaculate Pennynah Samba
Innocent Makaka
Innocent Nyagaka Muma
Innocent Odhiambo Muganda
Irene Akoth Otto
Irene Musitsa Lukoba
Irene Mwende Kiwool
Irene Wambui Thamara
Ireri Mafrick Munene
Irine Nafuna Sikuku
Isaac Kiche Adoyo
Isaac Marubu
Isaac Ngatia Wambugu
Isaac Njoroge Mwaura
Isaac Onyore Mose
Isaac Oyugi Meroka
Isaac Ratemo Mogaka
Isaac Simiyu Kuloba
Isaac Thuku Wahome
Isaiah Mudambi Mandala
Ishmael Kiragu Maingi
Ishmael Nyangara Nyaribo
Ivor Aska Nyamita
Ivy Adah Atieno
Ivy Chebet Namasaka
Ivy Mumbi Kathungu
Ivy Onundo Okeyo
Ivy Wangu Ngui
J G Kahuthu
Jacinta Kegehi Mihega
Jack Busalile Mwimali Ouma
Jack Oronga Odhiambo
Jackline Muthoni
Jackline Muthoni Kiramana
Jackline Muthoni Mwangi
Jackson Awele Onyango
Jackson Bwonwonga Omwenga
Jackson Irungu Nduati
Jackson Kaibunga Kaberia
Jackson Kiroko Ndegwa
Jackson Mwangi Kamenju
Jackson Reuben Karuga
Jacob Mwendwa Malelu
Jacob Punga Mkala
Jacqueline Akinyi Okeyo
Jacqueline Ann Akhalemesi Anam
Jacqueline Atieno Omol
Jacqueline Chelagat Talel
Jairus Stephen Otieno
Jalson Makori Nyaega Ondieki
James Anyanzwa
James Kingara
James Okao
James Gachiri Ndungo
James Gichuru Gikunda
James Gitau Mwara
James Githaka Nginya
James Githinji Kihumba
James Githongo Kimani
James Ivia Kitonga
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James Juguna Joroge
James Kamau Njeri
James Kibe Kangethe
James Kiptalam Kipkemei
James Mbugua Mburu
James Mbugua Njenga
James Mungai Ndabi
James Ndungu Njuguna
James Njoroge Ruiru
James Njuguna Muri
James Odhiambo Nyegenye
James Oduol Ochieng
Jane Cheptoo Masai
Jane Ndaisi Kwinga
Jane Njeri Onyango Njoki
Jane Njoki Kimathi
Jane Wambui Mbugua
Janet Nduku
Janet Amollo Othero
Janet Kemunto Okari
Janet Nasimiyu Wekesa
Janet Wambere Mwangi
Japheth Sang Kiprotich
Jared Juma Ongeta
Jared Sagwe Mecha
Jared Silvester Odhiambo
Jason Allen Nambalu Namasake
Jason Kiambi Mungania
Jasper Odhiambo Lubeto
Jayant Chunilal Rach
Jean Pamela Ndede Manasseh
Jean Wanjiku Mwaura
Jeanette Frances Amito
Jeff Kimata Mukui
Jeffrey Mwenda Muriungi
Jemimah Moragwa Ogango
Jemimah Wanza Keli
Jenipher Catherine Ombonya
Jennifer Watiri Munenge
Jeremiah Mungai Njoroge
Jeremiah Ongeri Samba
Jeremy Mbugua Njenga
Jesse David Oduor
Jessica Gatakaa Mutegi
Jessica Njeri Mmbetsa
Jethro Kibet Cheboi
Jewel Gori Ondari
Jill Obuchunju Barasa
Jimmy Mwangangi Ounga
Jimmy Sausi Ochoki
Jimmy Simiyu Wafula
Jinaani Nzioki Mbiuva
Joan Kariuki
Joan Apuun Atim
Joan Chemutai Kiget
Joanne Njambi Karanja
Job Nyasimi Momanyi
Jockbed Muthoni Ngongu
Joel Muthuki Kabaiku
Joel Okerosi Ochako
Joel Ondieki Nyamumbo
Joha Khalid Kabanda
John Kariuki
John Gikenye Mbugua
John Kiarie Njuguna
John Macharia Njuguna
John Manasses Obetto
John Mburu Nganga
John Mwariri Warui
John Ngugi Njuguna
John Njoroge Thiongo
John Ochang Ajigo
John Odera Were
John Odhiambo Ochola
John Otieno Abwuor
John Otieno Maurice Omuga
John Rose Mutete
John-Lewis Onkendi
Johnson Braun Anyasi
Johnson Chet Isiji
Johnson Ongonga Udoto
Johnson Otieno Adera
Johnson Waihura Gichohi
Johnstone Morgan Omusundi
Jonathan Mwambonu Mwakughu
Joseph Dondo
Joseph Agutu Omolo
Joseph Braimoh Ndungu Mburu
Joseph Gichungu Mbogo
Joseph Gitonga Riungu
Joseph Karuru Muchemi
Joseph Makumi Kamau
Joseph Mugo Gachambi
Joseph Mugo Kamau
Joseph Musomba Ngumbau
Joseph Muthini Nzioki
Joseph Nganga Karanja
Joseph Njenga Njihia
Joseph Nyamao Angwenyi
Joseph Oduor Otieno
Joseph Okari Agwata
Joseph Thiro Kiano
Joseph Waema Kavoi
Joseph Wanganga Wakaba
Josephine Achunga Oyombe
Josephine Chepkoech Koskei
Josephine Kemunto Omwenga
Josephine Mokaya Yasmin
Joshua Mwiti
Joshua Amunga Jevugwe
Joshua Kembero Ogega
Joshua Mariga Orangi
Josphat Thuo Njoroge
Journey John
Joy Katunge Matheka
Joy Nancy Wakarema
Joy Ochieng Othieno
Joyce Kirunga
Joyce Chepkoech Siror
Joyce Miguda Majiwa
Joyce Mihadia Afanda
Joyce Wangari Kagai
Judah Kiio Kioko
Judith Murungi
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Judith Adhiambo Otieno Oduge
Judith Adongo Oloo
Judith Apiyo Orengo
Judith Chebet Koech
Judith Yatich Kaimogul
Judy Chebet Ngeny
Judy Nyawira Guandaru
Judy Wanjiku Njoroge
Juliana Wamaitha Njiriri
Julie Wahonya
Julie Kavoche Misole
Julie Kemunto Matoke
Julie Soweto Aullo
Juliet Obaga Nyangai
Julius Kerry Job Ngeresa Omuga
Julius Maruja Kiboen
Julius Mbaabu Inoti
Julius Muchene Njoroge
Julius Mwangangi Kitheka
Jully Adhiambo Kamollo
June Audrey Kathoni Gachui
June Nyambura Wandia
Justice Kipyego Kirui
Justine Asiago Amoro
Justine Bosire Oyunge
Justus Ambutsi Wabuyabo
Justus Jeffery Olaka
Justus Kiprop Kisabit
Justus Maithya Munyithya
Justus Maronga Omagwa
Justus Mutisya Mutia
Kairu Linet Wamuyu
Kamadi Kevin Akidiva
Kamau Lillian Wanjiru
Kanini Alex Mutua
Karanja Maureen Waithira
Karen Muthoni Mate
Kaur Virdee Samrita
Kazuri Wanjiku Ndunyu Lumen
Keith Wesonga Onjoro
Kelvin Arnold Mutua
Kelvin Kihoro Kimani
Kelvin Kinyanjui Maina
Kelvin Koome Murithi
Kelvin Maina Gathara
Kelvin Mutuma Mbaabu
Kelvin Njoroge Nganga
Kelvin Oduor Mbogo
Kelvin Wainaina Kinyanjui
Ken Mathangani Wachira
Kennedy Adipo Okello Godrick
Kennedy Kenaz Bwomote
Kennedy Kiprop Kilele
Kennedy Koome Marete
Kennedy Marete Mutembei
Kennedy Matotse Chadianya
Kennedy Musa Mugo
Kennedy Mutiso Ngyema
Kennedy Oduor Wanyanga
Kennedy Onserio Mogire
Kennedy Orangi Ondieki
Kennedy Osoro Omwoyo
Kennedy Otieno Ochieng
Kenneth Kiplagat
Kenneth Dan Ameyo
Kenneth Kangiri Gichuhi
Kenneth Karanja Kibathi
Kenneth Kirimi Mbobua
Kenneth Mwaniki Gachomo
Kepher Kiche Ojijoh
Kerubo Nyamongo
Keter Sharon Jerotich
Kevin Gitau Mwangi
Kevin Kinengo Katisya
Kevin Odhiambo Kokebe
Kevin Omondi Mwalo
Kevin Robert Onyango
Kevin Sunday Oloo
Kevin Turunga Ithagi
Kevin Wakwaya Onyango
Khabakha Allan Otsyeno
Khadija Kassim Farheen
Kibaba Nanjala Phylis
Kihara Nicole Wanjiru
Kihenjo Ruth Wacuka
Kilenyet Leonard Olowuaru
Kimani Muhoro
Kimani Rucuiya
Kimani Waweru
Kimanzi Clinton Benard
Kimathi Charles Ncooro
Kinyanjui Shadrack Wambui
Kinyua Agnes Kirigo
Kipkemboi Bartuos
Kipkorir Amos Rotich
Kipkorir Hillary
Kiruja Caroline Miriko
Kithinji Gitonga Muriuki
Kofuna Ogwire Lawi
Korir Ellone Kiprotich
Laura Mbithe Mwadime
Laura Mtingu Luvisi
Laura Wairimu Muriithi
Laura Wanjiru Gacho
Laureen Achieng Wadegu
Lavinia Karambu Anampio
Lawi Richard Ogutu
Lawrence Kimondo Mutuaruhiu
Lawrence Nganga Kiongo
Lawrence Njoroge Mugo
Lawrence Odero Madialo
Lawrence Oigoro Nyangito
Lawrence Rurige Mwangi
Leaky Kamau Wanjau
Lee Mutunga
Lemmy Regau Nyawade
Lena Chepkosgei
Lenah Karwitha Mugambi
Leo Masore Nyangau
Leonard Bett Sigey
Leonard Gethoi Kamweti
Leonard Katunga Mbuvi
Leonard Kibet Rono
Leonard Nzioka Ngolya
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Leonard Otieno Omogo
Leornard Mugusa Katuga
Levi Nagwere
Lilian Amere Machio
Lilian Atuo Opondo
Lilian Kache Gona
Lilian Ndinda Francis
Lilian Nyaboke Obiye
Lilian Nyambura Kariuki
Lilian Wakarura Irungu
Lillian Ndanu Kiswili
Lillian Wanjiru Muiru
Lily Musinga Kaloo Mbeve
Lincoln Waicigo Kamau
Linda Beatrice Akinyi Olweny
Linda Isabel Ngesa
Linda Mutheu Nguni
Linda Mwaiki Nzioka
Linda Nyangasi Wanjala
Linda Syomiti Mwanza
Lindah Gakii Kiome
Linus Mwangi Irungu
Lisa Wairimu Wanjohi
Lisper Njeri Kaaria
Lista Kemunto Peter
Lois Mwende Musikali
Loise Awuor Otieno
Loise Mumbi Njuguna Gikandi
Lorna Akinyi Nyandat
Lorraine Adoli Oyombe
Lorraine Naswa Barasa
Loserian Tukei Lodupo
Louisa Besty Nafula
Louise Njeri Waithaka
Lucas Taracisio Murage
Lucy Akinyi Onam
Lucy Auma Radoli
Lucy Isabellah Wanyama
Lucy Muthoni Kambuni
Lucy Njeri Gathua
Lucy Sereu Moinket
Lucy Wangari Kamau
Lucy Wanja Gitari
Lucy Wanjiru Murigi Wangombe
Lumili Javier Munzala
Luyali Mbalilwa Suzanne Khadambi
Lydia Wanja
Lydia Akinyi Owuor
Lydia Munyiva Muthiani
Lydia Nyambura Musyimi
Lydia Wanjiku Gitaka
Lydia Wanjiru Mwangi
Lydiah Bochere Oyaro
Lynda Kemunto Mokaya
Lynette Akinyi Oyugi
Lynn Mbeti Michuki
Lyyn-Loice Alenga Azenga
M Kimani Mwangi
Macharia Njeru
Macharia Lydia Njoki
Madhav Naval Kishore Bhalla
Magdaline Nyambura Mwangi
Magdeline Filah Martins
Mageka Vivian Nyabeta
Maina James Karanja
Maina Miriam Wanjiku
Mamo Huka Abudho
Manacha Nyabuto Oonge
Manasseh Kiplagat Tunen
Manvinder Kaur Sehmi
Marcelino Simon Lesaigor
Margaret Adhiambo Mugenya
Margaret Muthoni Mutai
Margaret Njeri Kinyanjui
Margaret Wambui Miringu
Margaret Wanjiru Kamau
Margarita Adhiambo Adongo
Maria Mbeneka Mutua
Maria-Goretti Nyariki
Marianyi Eliud Senteu
Marietta Hajilo Mkala
Marietta Hajilo Mkala
Marion Jebet Rotich
Mark Mukuha Wanjohi
Mark Mutua James Makau
Mark Ndumia Ndungu
Mark Ngatia Mwau
Mark Steve Ouso Kotonya
Mark Waziri Omollo
Marshel Samora
Martha Nafula Chika
Martha Wambui Waweru
Martha Wanjiru Nderitu
Martin Chege Gakuhi
Martin Gichovi Mwaniki
Martin Machira Ngati
Martin Muchoki Maina
Martin Mutisya Muthengi
Martin Mwangi Maina
Mary Akinyi Rebecca Olotch
Mary Asha Mikinyango
Mary Flavia Aciro
Mary Gathoni Kamau
Mary Kanini Kitoo
Mary Muthoni Morrison
Mary Mwathi Kitonga
Mary Nyambeki Onkundi
Mary Nyambura Kamau
Mary Wairimu Cuna
Mary Wambui Njogu
Mary Wangari Wanjiru
Mary Wanjiku Kinyanjui
Mary Wanjiru Muhuhu
Maryanne Mwihaki Wanyoike
Maryanne Wambui Karani
Maryanne Wanjiru Murimi
Maryconcepter N Nzakuva
Marygoretti Tororey Cheruto
Marykaren Chesang Kigen -
Marypauline Katumbi Mailu
Masai Mutune
Masitsa Musambayi Nardine
Mati Job Mwendwa
Matildah Norah Kisengese
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Maureen Awuor Okoth
Maureen Chepkemoi Cheruiyot
Maureen Mbwetha Shaba
Maureen Santa Uchi Munga
Maureen Wairimu Mwangi
Maurice Gichuhi
Maurice Masangya Muema
Maurice Nzuki Munywoki
Mbinda Dominic Muinde
Mbuthia Samson Kinyanjui
Meeta Kanubhai Patel
Meja Munene Mutuma
Melanie Majuma Munyori
Melissa Ngania
Mercy Cherotich
Mercy Muthuuri
Mercy Achieng Nyabenge
Mercy Akeyo Okiro
Mercy Chebet Cherongis
Mercy Chelangat Ngeno
Mercy Dorcas Epiche
Mercy Kalondu Wambua
Mercy Kareji Kisanya
Mercy Lozi Taura
Mercy Mataa Maina
Mercy Mawia Mwinzi
Mercy Moraa Nyambane
Mercy Nduta Mwangi
Mercy Nkirote Kaima
Mercy Obado Ochieng
Mercy Otieno Aoko
Mercy Wairimu Maina
Mercy Wambui Gitau
Mercy Wangari Mwaniki
Mercy Wanjiru Mathai
Meshack Asino Kwaka
Meshack Musau Kathyaka
Metrin Mmboga Esialila
Mical Athic Awuor
Michael Goa
Michael Gakuria Mathini
Michael Gakuria Mathini
Michael Gatuhi Nderitu
Michael Gichinga Kahare
Michael Kamau Kinga
Michael Kitili Asiyo
Michael Mainye Manyara
Michael Muasya Ndunda
Michael Muchemi Ndegwa
Michael Mwaura Kiruti
Michael Wangila Maruti
Michelle Anyango Oindo
Migwe Kimemia
Milcah Gathoni Mugo
Mildred Awinja Okwomi
Milka Wambui Ngige
Milkah Wahu Kuria
Miller Kiptoo Tenai Mworia
Miller Obare Ateka
Millian Egehiza Aligula
Millicent Nyabando Oseko
Millycent Achieng Okello
Mimi Aldrine Amulyoto
Miriam Akala Maina
Miriam Chepchirchir Metto
Miriam Chepchumba Bomett
Miriam Nzilani Mweu
Miriam Wambui Gaituri
Mirriam Mutanu Kimondiu
Miya Bell Achieng
Mogiri Ruth Masiko
Mohamed Abdi Hashim
Mohamed Daud Adan
Mohamed Zainab Jirma
Mohamud Sheikh Muhumed
Mongare Gekonga
Monica Muthuri Karambu
Monica Njeri Murigi
Monica Ordril Orao
Morris Jamhuri Kisia
Morris Mutunga Mbulo
Morris Peter Kinyanjui
Moses Alutalala Mukhwana
Moses Amwata Angaya
Moses Asiimwe Manzi
Moses Gatitu Wangoo
Moses Kenyanchui Nyagetari
Moses Kipngetich Kurgat
Moses Loveto Masolia
Moses Njoroge Muchiri
Moses Njoroge Mugo
Moses Osano Osoro
Moses Sitati Munoko
Moses Wachira Githinji
Mubiike David Bangi
Muchui Eva Wambui
Muendo Muasa Uvyu
Mueni-Nyokabi Musyimi
Muganda Wendy Faith
Muge Bishop Lawson Ondieki
Muhanda Sylvia Ashitsa
Muinde Kaluu
Muinde Cosmas Njoroge
Mukeli Daniel Mwendwa
Mumbe Daudi
Munene Martin Micheni
Mungai Macharia Migui
Murgor Christopher Kiprop
Murithi Mwenda Jamlick
Musa Juma
Musinde Peter Nasubo
Musoga Josephine Imali
Musonera Kent Kori
Mutanda Moses Musau
Mutea Michael Muthuri
Mwangi Kariuki
Mwasaria Mbatia
Mwaura Kabata
Mwende Chemba
Nadya Atieno Ogwonyo
Naftali Okwanyo Masara
Nancy Chepchumba Rop
Nancy Chepkemoi Rotich
Nancy Gathoni Murage
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Nancy Kinya Kinoti
Nancy Nyanchama Matoke
Nancy Shephard Arunga
Nancy Waruguru Mwangi
Nanda Nasra
Nandi Mugambi
Nangalwe Mwenya Muniafu
Naomi Laureen Ongayo
Naomi Moraa Ombongi
Naomi Nafula Muliro
Naomi Njeri Mungai
Naomi Nyambura Wagereka
Narasha Winnie Molonko
Nathan Muhatia Pala
Ndirangu Muriithi
Nduta Christine Wamaitha
Neala Kagai Wanjala
Neddie Eve Akello
Nelius Njoki Macharia
Nelly Kasiso Ngovi
Nelly Muthoni Kiragu
Nelson Ogeto
Nelson Andayi Havi
Nelson Arwanda Misoga
Nelson Kipruto Tunoi
Nelson Muturi Harun Dumbeyia
Nelson Odongo Nyaduwa
Nerima Akinyi Were
Newson Collins Wambua Mulei
Newton Muthumbi Mwangi
Ngati Nganga Munene
Ngene Sylvia Mbaire
Ngigi Ann Wanjiku
Ngila Reynard Kilonzo
Ngugi Lynn Waithera
Nicholas Kokita
Nicholas Kamande Thagichu
Nicholas Kamuya Ngarua
Nicholas Karanja Mungai
Nicholas Musyoka Malonza
Nicholus K Wilson Bichanga
Nicholus Owino Peter Abidha
Nick Biketi Malenya
Nick Githinji Ndichu
Nick Mairura Momanyi
Nick Otieno Osoro
Nicodemus Jesse Odhiambo Ouma
Nimrod Matunda Odongo
Njeri Kangethe
Njeri Lynne Muchira
Njeri Mary Kimani
Njonjo Waringa
Noel Musee Musya
Noel Mwende Kitonga
Noreen Waithira Kago
Nyabuto Rister Nyambeki
Nyaga Mugo
Nyaga Everlyne Mukami
Nyakeri Boaz Amoro
Nyambura Kinyanjui
Nyamweya Jackson Omwanza
Nyandwaro Hannah Boyani
Nyangara Dorothy Nyakiana
Nyipolo Edwin Omondi
Nyuguto Monica Muthoni
Obade Sharon Atieno
Ochanyo Brian Onyango
Oduor Emma Odindo
Ogato Everline Nyanchama
Okeiga Bernadette Shirley
Okuku David Sewe
Oliver Kipchumba Mutai
Olivia Gakenia Ngige
Olivia Sinana Chege
Ombori Rogers Monda
Omtole Rebecca Okayana
Onganga Edna Kwamboka
Onsare Doreen Moraa
Onsomu Hosea Manwa
Onwonga Ogeto
Oriema Marvin Joel Okoth
Oscar Litoro
Oscar Kinyua Wakina
Oscar Ogilo Odindo
Oscar Yegon Sang
Osiemo Illa Leackey
Otieno Allan Muga
Otsyula Pauline Makokha
Owino Samwel Nyauke
Owuocha Alphonce Omondi
Owuor Ajwang Maurice
Oyuchi Sharon Nechesa
Pamela Opiyo
Pamela A. Olotch
Pamela Wikhala Khayemba
Pamphil Matsekhe Oundo
Parnwel Murimi Murango
Patricia Lukamba Waliaula
Patricia Munyiva Musyoka
Patricia Njeri Thuku
Patrick Barasa
Patrick Arnold Otieno
Patrick Blasius Owiny
Patrick Murimi Nthiga
Patrick Nyamu Kanyi
Patrick Ochume Otinga
Patrick Owino Mulaku
Patterson Munene Kamaara
Paul Wafula
Paul Chepkwony Elkington
Paul E. Otieno Ogunde
Paul Iluvya Mutunga
Paul Kimani Mwangi
Paul Maingi Musyimi
Paul Mirito Bosire
Paul Murithi Muthaura
Paul Musungu Makokha
Paul Ngigi Karomo
Paul Noberts Wanga
Paul Omondi Ogendi
Paul Otieno Aol
Paul Wanyoike Thuo
Paula Atukunda
Pauline Achieng Kenyatta
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Pauline K Kitenge
Pauline Kanyaa Mbuthu
Pauline Makena Meme
Pauline Mudeshi Muhanda
Pauline Njoki Karanja
Pauline Wanjiku Kamunya
Pauline Wanjiru Wambugu
Paurvi Ramesh Rawal
Peace Mwende Mavindu
Peninah Motabori Masore
Peninah Wambui Gitau
Peninah Wanjiku Kinyua
Perister Kwamboka Omwenga
Perlyne Chiema Edel Omamo
Perpetua Njeri Mwangi
Peter Evans Omondi Kwaro
Peter Gacheru Nganga
Peter Gachuhi Wainaina
Peter Gicheha Kamau
Peter Gitahi Munyi
Peter Irachu Kamero
Peter Kamura Karongo
Peter Kimani Ndichu
Peter Kimathi Mwiti
Peter Makumi Mwangi
Peter Mathenge Gitonga
Peter Mutisya Nyamu
Peter Mwangi Muchira
Peter Mwangi Muthoni
Peter Mwania Mbithi
Peter Mwaura Kamau
Peter Ngola Makau
Peter Odiwuor Ngoge
Peter Okundi Ogonji
Peter Otieno Pete
Peter Wafula Barasa
Peter Wafula Simiyu
Peter Waititu Macharia
Peter Walela Mugalo
Peter Wanyama Manyonge
Petersons Angwenyi
Phanice Iyapa Odeo
Philemon Lemein
Philip Nyamori Mose
Philip Odhiambo Malanga
Philip Ongondi Omoro
Philip Seje Obado
Phillip Karanja Wachira
Phillip Parsaloi Karasha
Philly Janet Anyango
Philomena Nafula Makokha
Phoebe Wamukore Mwaniki
Phylis Njeri Karanja
Phylis Wanjiku Muguro
Phyllis Kathini Mueke
Phyllis Wanjiru Waruhiu
Phyls Muthoni Waithira
Polycarp Kuchio Tindi
Polycarp Lisievi Agoi
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Priscah Wambui Chege
Priscilla Mawia Musikali
Priscilla Moraa Swanya
Priscilla Nduru Njuguna
Priscilla Wamuyu Kagucia
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Racheal Mbithe Nzuki
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Rachel Omukatia Shibalira
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Rahab Njoki Kimani
Rahab Wambui Muchai
Rajab Sumba Odongo
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Raphael Edmund Warui
Raphael Nzuki Nzioka
Ray Omondi Onoka Aboge
Raymond Ekutu Nyongesa
Raymond Saya Molenje
Rebecca Kiprono
Rebeccah Waithera Ndungu
Redempta Akoth Okwany
Reginald Nguto Kimeu
Rehema Mwikali Mutunga
Renee Nyaguthii Ngamau
Ribin Nyarangi Ondwari
Richard Omwela
Richard Momanyi Magare
Richard Ngari Wanjohi
Richard Wambua Masavi
Rindley Nyagami Nyambane
Rispah Muthoni Mwangi
Rita Achola
Rita Asekenye
Rita Muthoni Kariuki
Rita Wanene Mukundi
Rita Wangui Waruingi
Rixon Ochieng Shikuku
Robert Gacuca Gathungu
Robert Kaniu Gitonga
Robert Kevin Muthuri Kiriinya
Robert Moses Tombe
Robert Mungathiah Matano
Robert Muriuki Mbogori
Robert Muya Karanja
Robert Nyagwansa Miruka
Robert Omondi Owino
Robert Ondieki Birundu
Robert Otegino Ojou
Robert Wanyonyi Mwangale
Robi Chacha Mosenda
Rodah Kemunto Muriungi
Rodgers Isaboke Atunga
Rodgers Otieno Odhiambo
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Rodgers Ruthugua Karumpu
Roger Lewis Kanyoko
Rogers Ngoo Shako
Ronald Bakasa Webale
Ronald Khavagali Museve
Ronald Kipkoech Kibet
Ronald Morara Ngisa
Ronald Mullomi Godwin Okello
Ronnie Gonahasa
Rose Kamau Kawira
Rose Moraa Onsare
Rose Nanjala Wangasa
Rose Nyamoita Nyaswenta
Rose Wanjiru Kinyati
Rose Wavinya Wanjala
Roseann Gathoni Kibera
Roselida Atieno Achar
Roselynn Ambunya Oronga Esonga
Rosemary Atieno Okumu
Rosemary Gaceri Mutema
Rosemary Wamuyu Mwangi
Rosemary Wanjiku Thiongo
Roy Inzoberi Mwenesi
Rukiya Akinyi Otieno
Ruth Chepkemei Lemlem
Ruth Kerubo Ayunga
Ruth Mukami Mwika
Ruth Nanjala Bikambo
Ruth Wangari Mbiri
Sabina Wanjiku Njogo
Saeed Minaxi Samnakay
Saeeda Najmudeen Al-Harazi
Salim Ali Mwadumbo
Salome Atieno Odero
Samali Kukundakwe
Samantha Mukoya Masengeli
Sammy Wekesa
Samson Alexander Mwicigi
Samson Kivati Musesya
Samson Onyango Alosa
Samson Samuel Akhwale
Samuel Kandere
Samuel Abuga Mogusu
Samuel Gichoya B. Ngigi
Samuel Gichuki Waigwa
Samuel Kabugi Njuguna
Samuel Karanja Muthondio
Samuel Kioko Musyimi
Samuel Maina Karanja
Samuel Mbiriri Nderitu
Samuel Michael Onyango
Samuel Mwangi Thuo
Samuel Mwaniki Kariuki
Samuel Njuguna Kariuki
Samuel Omwenga Aunga
Samuel Otieno Kuyoh
Samuel Owade Muga
Samuel Wahome Kimani
Samwel Ooko Augustine Owino
Sandra Kemuma Otuke
Sarah Amondi Jumma
Sarah Bochere Omariba
Sarah Kemunto Mose
Sarah Mutheu Mutune
Sarah Nanyama Kitui
Sarah Njeri Ndwiga
Sarah Njoki Mwangi
Sarah Wakiugu Mwangi
Seeraj-U-Din Ayub Essak Dada
Selina Musungu Okwisya
Serah Njoki Mungai
Serah Wairimu Njenga
Seraphine Sabina Ndala
Serunjogi Joshua
Seth Joel Ongiri
Sethna Isabwa Atonga
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Shadrack Mutua Mulanga
Shadrack Mwendwa Mwinzi
Shadrack Njuguna Gichuki
Shako Florence Karimi Gakungi
Shariff Ibrahim Feisal
Sharon Wairimu
Sharon Akinyi Awandu
Sharon Jepkosgei Olbara
Sharon Musimbi Chahale
Sheila Amani Kambita
Sheila Anyango Nyayieka
Sheila Endekwa Rashid
Sheila Indata Okumu
Sheila Murugi Mugo
Sheila Ngithi Mbogo
Sheila Ondiso Obiayo
Sheilla Salome Oriwo
Shellomith Wangare Irungu
Shiyukah Lamech Jumah
Sikuta Moses
Simon Gakuu Waithaka
Simon Kirimon Romo
Simon Macharia Chomba
Simon Matiri Njuguna
Simon Mungunu Mburu
Simon Ngatia Kiriba
Simon Njege Nyakio
Simon Peter Leibor
Simon Soi Kingoo
Simon Waweru Ngugi
Singh Davinderpal Virdee
Skitter Koki Nthuli
Solomon Lempere
Solomon Awino Okeyo
Solomon Gatobu M'inoti
Solomon Kioko Kivuva
Solomon Mwangi Mugo
Sonia Stephanie Nyambura
Sophie Akello Ochieng
Sophie Chebet Chirchir
Stacey Katile Sammy
Stallone Akanga
Stanley Muluvi Kiima
Stanley Mutinda Nthiwa
Stanley Ndungu Kinyanjui
Stanley Thiongo Nduati
Stella Amisi Orengo
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Stella Kalunde Kyengo
Stella Katulu Muendo
Stellar Njeri Wawira
Stephanie Adhiambo Okoth
Stephen Gakonyo Wanyoike
Stephen Gitonga Mureithi
Stephen Juma Saenyi
Stephen Kipchumba Kiptinness
Stephen Koria Sikolia
Stephen Musili Muli
Stephen Musyoki Mogaka
Stephen Mwaura Muhia
Stephen Njoroge Wachira
Stephen Ochieng Ogolla
Stephen Okena Mabachi
Stephen Ouma Kedera
Steve Agong Ochola
Steve Mwaniki Nyamu
Steven Maluki Musili
Steven Maluki Musili
Steven Ruphinus Adere
Susan Flavia Kalande
Susan Kalondu Maingi
Susan Wambui Kagwe Maira
Susan Wamucii Mbumbuya
Susan Wangui Kariuki
Susan Wanjiru Njau
Suzanne Gacheri Muthaura
Sylvester Mbithi Muli
Sylvia Amamu Chitechi
Sylvia Wabaiya Muchira
Sylvia Wanjiku Kimathi
Tabitha Griffith Saoyo
Tabitha Mbei Kimotho
Taquyudin Haithar Abdi
Tawana Kenda Miheso
Teddy Johana Otieno Musiga
Teresia Mwongeli Nzyuko
Teresia Wavinya Nicholas
Teresiah Wanja Mwaura
Terry Chebet Ronoh
Terry Nyambura Irungu
Theresia Gathoni Mukira
Thomas Obel
Thomas Kbahati Otieno
Thomas Kerongo Maatwa
Thomas Kimutai Rotich
Thomas Mbaria Kuria
Thomas Mwita Marwah
Thomas Odhiambo Atego
Thomas Otieno Oriwa
Thomas Oyugi Moindi
Thuku Peter Wanyoike
Timothy Mukungu
Timothy Got Ondego
Timothy Kamau Njenga
Timothy Ochieng' Omondi
Titus Lameck Omondi Ochich
Titus Mungai Kinyanjui
Titus Wanjohi Mundui
Tom Maina Kabau
Tom Ochieng Ndalo
Tom Odhiambo Ojienda
Tom Odhiambo Onyango
Tom Oduo Kopere
Tom Oigara Oganda
Tom Okoth Ogola
Tonny Urangu Mzame
Tracy Mammu Adoo
Valentine Jepkemei
Valentine Nyokabi Njogu
Valerio Mwathi Njue
Vanessa Jepchirchir
Verah Kemuma Momanyi
Veralucy Awuor Odhiambo
Victor Augustus Onyango
Victor Hezekiah Awuor
Victor Khayesi Mulindi
Victor Kimani Mungai
Victor Munai Olao
Victor Ngechu Maina
Victor Odhiambo Adundo
Victor Okonda Akanga
Victor Omboto Sabula
Victor Omondi Obondi
Victor Onyambu Ondieki
Victor Thairu Nganga
Victor Tito Kilonzi
Victoria Nthenya Muya
Victoria Patricia Wahu
Vincent Alexander Oloo Adiado
Vincent Anyona Onyancha
Vincent Kaunda Borura Akarah
Vincent Mulondo Watako
Vincent Suyianka Lempaa
Vinecensia Akoth Juma
Viola Akinyi Ochola
Viola Ayoo Odipo
Violet Avoga Oyangi
Violet Grace Maranga
Violet Landa Wekesa
Virginiah Nduta Gichuhi
Vivian Atieno Ofwa
Vivian Mwende Wambua
Vivian Namachanja Wambulwa
Wachira Karuku
Wachuka Mirriam Maina
Waguma Christine Adhiambo
Walter Achieng Obonyo Amoko
Walters Jacques Omondi
Wambeti Catherine Muriuki
Wanga Angela Amboko
Wangai George Kogi
Wangui Wambui Mwariri
Wanjiku Mucheru
Wanjiru Ngige
Wanyoike Waikwa
Wanyoike Noreen Gatiti
Wanyonyi Anthony Simiyu
Ware Dullo Dullo Adan
Wilfred Ngunjiri Nderitu
Wilfred Nyaga Mutuamwari
Wilfred Obegi Maranga
Wilkins Ochoki Mogaka
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Wilkistar Mumbi Oluoch
Wilkister Nyangito
William Aluoch Ongoro
William Kimutai Keitany
William Silas Aluku
Willies Oloo Misare
Willis Evans Otieno Kochieng
Wilson Luyali Alumasa
Wilson Murigi Kamande
Wilson Mwihuri Ndungu
Wilson Okweh Achiando
Wilson Omondi Kombwayo
Winfred Osimbo Lichuma
Winnie Chemutai Songok
Winnie Wangari Kimachia
Winny Cheptoo
Winny Chepngetich Rop
Winrose Njuguna
Wislay Orenge Kiyondi
Wycliff Omayio Mogaka
Wycliffe Akuma Swanya
Wycliffe Jaketch Okinyi
Yvonne Atieno Otieno
Yvonne Boyani Manyaga
Yvonne Brenda Ogera
Yvonne Kwamboka Maragia
Zachariah Mwambi Omweri
Zachary Ichaura James Wachira
Zacky Odegi Opiyo
Zahid Aamir
Zakayo Musungu Alakonya
Zaphida Wangari Chege
Zebida Wangari Mwangi
Zena Atetwe Rashid
Zeus Ombeva Mitto
Zipporah Kinanga Mogaka
Zipporah Nyakairu Ndegwa
Zubeda Yussuf Mucheke
Moses Asiimwe Manzi
Patricia Lukamba Waliaula
Rael Moraa Osiemo
Manvinder Kaur
Pauline Brenda Karanja
John Robert Anuro Wananda
Domiziano Mchokera Ratanya
Byron Menezes
Munioh John Mukuna
Caroline Wanjiru Ngechu
Evans Thiga Gaturu
Leila Waithira Muriithia
Stephen Ambrose Lulalire
Morris Mutwiri Kaburu
Harry Onyango Odondi
Josephine Mokeira Onyiego
Teresa Muthoni Mwangi
Martin Ray Taban Mavenjina
Allen Waiyaki Gichuhi
Chiggai Harriette
Maria Mbeneka Mutua
Josephine Wayua Wambua
Joseph Nyaberi Osoro
IN ATTENDANCE
1. Mr. Julien Kavaruganda - President, Rwanda Bar Association
2. Mr. Simon Peter Kinobe - President, Uganda Law Society
3. Mr. Pascal Runyange - Senior Advocate, Burundi Bar Association
ABSENT WITH APOLOGIES
1. Ms. Roseline Odede - Council Member
2. Mr. Rautta Athiambo
3. Mr. Antony F. Gross
4. Ms. Lillian Renee Omondi
5. Ms. Mercy Ndeche
6. Ms. Betty Nyabuto
AGENDA
1. Constitution of the Meeting.
2. Secretary to Read the Notice Convening the Meeting.
3. Adoption of the Agenda.
4. Silence in Tribute to Members Departed.
5. Confirmation of Minutes of the Ordinary General Meeting (AGM) held on 24th March 2018 at the
Auditorium, Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi.
6. Matters Arising.
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7. Report of the Council pursuant to Section 26 of the Law Society of Kenya Act.
8. Presentation of the Accounts and Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 31st December 2018, pursuant to Section
25(2) of the Law Society of Kenya Act and Appointment of Auditors.
9. Consideration and Adoption of the Council’s Decision to have the Independent Electoral and Boundaries
Commission (IEBC) Appointed as the Body to Undertake Elections for the Position of Membership to the
Council pursuant to Section 20 of the Law Society of Kenya Act, in the Year 2020.
10. Notice of Motion by members given to the Secretary (if any).
Notice of Motion 1 by Aoko Otieno
Notice of Motion 2 by Aoko Otieno
Notice of Motion 3 by Evans Ogada
Notice of Motion 4 by Mary Kanini Kitoo
Notice of Motion 5 by Sylvester Mbithi Muli
Notice of Motion 6 by Brian Christopher Odongo
Notice of Motion 7 by Justus Mutia & Charles Kanjama
Notice of Motion 8 by Justus Mutia & Charles Kanjama
Notice of Motion 9 by Lempaa Suyianka
Notice of Motion 10 by Lempaa Suyianka
Notice of Motion 11 by Majimbo A. Georgiadis
Notice of Motion 12 by Wangila Waliaula
11. Any Other Business which may be admitted in Accordance with the Provisions of Regulation 35.
12. Closing of the Meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
The President of the Law Society of Kenya, Mr. Allen Waiyaki Gichuhi called the meeting to order at 11.05a.m. The
meeting begun with the playing of the National Anthem and the East African Community Anthem and thereafter,
opening prayers by Mr. Julius Kitheka and Mr. Abdulkadir Hashim Advocates.
MIN. AGM 01/2019: READING OF THE NOTICE
The LSK Secretary/CEO, Ms. Mercy Wambua, read the Notice dated 27th February, 2019, pursuant to Section 30(1),
Section 32 of the Law Society of Kenya Act and Regulation 32(1) the Law Society of Kenya General Regulations 1962,
convening the Ordinary General Meeting and the Agenda, which included twelve (12) notices of motion from
members.
MIN. AGM 02/2019: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted after the proposal by Mr. Steven Adere was seconded by Mr. Nathan Kitiwa.
MIN. AGM 03/2019: SILENCE IN TRIBUTE TO MEMBERS DEPARTED
Members observed a minute of silence in tribute to twenty-eight (28) departed members of the Society, whose names
were listed on page 155 of the Annual Report for the year 2018.
MIN. AGM 04/2019: CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING (AGM) HELD ON
24TH MARCH 2018
The President invited members to go through the minutes of the previous Ordinary General Meeting held on 24th
March 2018 at the Intercontinental Nairobi and notified members that the minutes commenced from page 1 to page
57, with pages 1 to 20, containing the list of members who were present and registered biometrically.
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Mr. Wilfred Nderitu pointed out that he was present at the previous AGM and noted that his name had been omitted
from the list. The President indicated that probably he had been registered biometrically. He assured him that the
same had been noted and would be corrected.
Mr. Charles Khamala sought a clarification on the minutes on whether, index 1 were Advocates Benevolent
Association (ABA) minutes, whilst those in small prints, were minutes of the LSK Ordinary General Meeting. The
President confirmed that he was indeed reading from that which had been typed in big print. Mr. Charles Khamala
later suggested that the President uses the small print, as the page numbers would tally with what the President was
reading. The President confirmed that he was at page 25 in the small print document.
Minutes of the Ordinary General Meeting held 24th March, 2018 were adopted and confirmed as a true record of
the deliberations. Mr. Mugambi Nandi proposed while Ms. Dorcas Kitaa seconded.
MIN. AGM 05/2019: MATTERS ARISING
The Secretary took members through the matters arising and highlighted the following items:
a) Coast Branch of the Law Society of Kenya
It was noted that among the issues that arose from the last AGM, was the need for the formation of LSK Coast
Branch. It was reported that through the Council Devolution Committee, the Council held several meetings between
Mombasa Law Society and Malindi Law Society, which led to an inaugural Annual General Meeting of the Coast
Branch, which was held on 25th January, 2019. The Secretary reported that during the General Meeting, interim
Branch officials were elected, with Mr. Matthew Nyabena being elected as the Chairperson. In addition, the Coast
Branch Charter was adopted. The matter has since been settled.
b) Enhancing Public Interest Incentivize
From the previous meeting, it was agreed that there was need to enhance public interest, especially to create and
establish incentives to reward pro bono work, including the use of surplus LSK funds. The Secreatry reported that the
Council had reviewed the current disbursements given to advocates on pro-bono from Kshs.50,000 to Kshs.100,000
to apply on a case to case basis, depending on the complexity of the matter. She further reported that the Council
had enrolled additional advocates on the pro-bono database, setting out their areas of specialty. She also appreciated
all the members who expressed interest to be included on the database and those who have continued to offer their
services on pro-bono basis not only to walk-in clients in search of legal aid at the LSK Secretariat but also those who
take up public interest litigation cases on behalf of the Society.
c) Election of the Society’s Representative to the Rules Committee
Members were informed that during the year, the LSK Representatives to the Rules Committee, Mr. Kevin McCourt
and Ms. Noel Adegi, the Coast Branch Representative; had made proposals to have the rules of the Rules Committee
and the Civil Procedure Act amended, to allow more representation to the Rules Committee. It was reported that
pursuant to the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2018, LSK had 8 slots and not 2, as it were. The eight
slots were to be filled from nominations from each of the LSK Branches. Branches were therefore requested to forward
their nominees for representation to the Rules Committee.
d) LSK General Regulations
The Secretary reported that the LSK General Regulations were considered at the Special General Meeting held on the
15th of September 2018, during which members passed the Regulations with amendments. Members were informed
that the changes were made pursuant to members’ decision and subsequently the Regulations were forwarded to
Parliament for consideration.
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e) Legal Education Standards
The Secretary informed members that an Ad-hoc Committee had been established by the Council but it was resolved
during the previous Annual General Meeting the Committee membership be expanded to include representation
from stakeholders. The Secretary reported that the Adhoc Committee had been re-constituted and is chaired by Ms.
Esther Wangeci. Further the Secretary informed members that membership of the Committee was drawn from various
stakeholders including Council of Legal Education and Kenya School of Law amongst others. She further stated that
the Adhoc Committee had undertaken an online survey and was in the process of analyzing statistics and survey
results with a view to developing a report to be shared with members. She thanked members for participating in the
online survey.
f) Refund of Monies paid towards the International Arbitration Centre (IAC)
It was brought to the attention of members that the process of refunding monies paid towards the IAC Project had
been ongoing and the LSK Council had set up a structure to facilitate the refund to the members who had paid for
the same. It was further reported that more than Kenya Shillings Seventeen Million (Kshs.17,000,000.00) had been
claimed and refunded or utilized by members for practicing certificates. She informed members that all those who
had applied for refund albeit a few delays, had received the refund.
g) Regional and Devolution Fund
The Secretary reported that this had already been implemented enabling Branches to be stronger, more vibrant and
actively engaged in various activities as indicated in the Annual Report.
h) Furnishing of the Advocates’ Lounge in Malindi
The Secretary informed members that the furnishing of the Lounge at the Malindi High Court was complete and was
launched on the 8th of July 2018 during the Council’s Coast Branch Visit.
i) Review of Various Statutes
The Council had been mandated to petition Parliament to review Section. 18 of the Law Society of Kenya Act and
provisions of the Constitution touching on qualifications for one to vie for a position in the Judicial Service
Commission (JSC). The Secretary reported that on 18th
May 2018, the Society petitioned Parliament on the same. She
further informed members that in October 2018, she appeared before Parliament and made oral presentations of the
petitions. Subsequently, in December 2018, the Society received a report from the National Assembly, forwarding
the Report of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Constitutional Affairs, with the recommendations. The
petition had been rejected. The decision had already been shared with members via email.
j) Revise and Review Electoral Code of Conduct by Deleting Rule 14 of the Electoral Code
Members were informed that the revision had since been done and the Code of Conduct subsequently circulated to
members.
k) Recruitment of a Welfare Officer- Advocates Benevolent Association
It was noted that a Welfare Officer who was also an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, had been recruited under
the Advocates Benevolent Association.
l) Periodic Report
Members were informed that the Council had been very proactive in engaging them through various strategies. These
included issuance of periodic reports, committee progress reports, Council goals and activities. All these reports were
shared with members via email. In addition, the Society had obtained reports from the LSK representatives, which
reports had been included in the Annual Report.
m) Provision of Lunch during the LSK AGM
The Secretary informed members that lunch was to be provided to all members during the Ordinary General Meeting.
However, she cautioned members on the cost implications and the need to review the same.
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Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. thanked the Council for the report. He however noted that there was a misconception that
when documents were forwarded to Parliament, they have also been forwarded to the Senate. He indicated that he
together with colleagues that serve in the Senate were yet to receive the Regulations. The President noted that there
would be a follow up to ensure that the Regulations are forwarded to the Senate.
Mr. Brian Odongo proposed that the motion be brought back to members. He indicated that at the SGM, it had
been agreed that first the Regulations be passed, secondly be passed with amendments and thirdly upon amendments,
the Regulations be returned to members to have a look at them and confirm the changes before being forwarded to
Parliament.
The President in response corrected Mr. Odongo, stating that there was no resolution to the effect that the
Regulations would be returned to the members. He noted that what members agreed upon was that once
amendments had been effected, the Regulations would be forwarded to Parliament.
Mr. Sylvester Mbithi reiterated what Mr. Odongo had presented and requested that the minutes of the SGM and the
revised Regulations be circulated to members via email.
The President indicated that the minutes as well as the final Regulations would be circulated to the members.
Resolution: The Minutes of the SGM held on 15
th September 2018 and the amended Regulations be circulated to
members.
MIN. AGM 06/2019: REPORT OF THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO SECTION 26 OF THE LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA
ACT
The President called upon the Secretary to present the Report of the Council, on behalf on the Vice President, Ms.
Harriette Chiggai. The Secretary noted that the report had been circulated in advance. In addition, it was reported
that the Council had issued an interim report of the activities undertaken in the the previous year. The report
highlighted the following achievements and progress that the Council had made in the past twelve months (12) on
behalf of the Society:
Council Retreat, Meeting with Branch Chairpersons and the ABA Board
The Secretary reported that the Council had held a retreat from the 17th to 22
nd of April 2018 where corporate
governance and strategic planning training was undertaken. The retreat incorporated all the Branch Chairpersons
and ABA Board members. Further during the retreat, the Council held its inaugural meeting and made various
resolutions touching on the mandate of the Society specifically, on practice and welfare of members. This included
granting of a six (6) month’s waiver for payment of practicing certificate back fees, pursuant to Section 25(1) (a) of
the Advocates Act. This decision had been made with an aim of encouraging advocates who had not taken out
practicing certificates for a period of more than twelve (12) months, to renew their certificates. During the retreat,
the Council additionally held a consultative forum with Branch Chairpersons, to discuss various issues among them
practice issues, welfare matters, Branch operations, set-up and shared experiences
Strengthening of Governance Structures of the Law Society of Kenya
In order to strengthen the governance structures, the Council reconstituted the Committees of the Law Society of
Kenya. Pursuant to Section 40 of the Law Society of Kenya Act, the Council undertook a detailed analysis of the
Society’s Committees, with a view to ensuring that upon reconstitution, they would work effectively and efficiently.
Towards this end, the Council reconstituted the Committees by:
Merging Committees with similar mandate with a view to creating synergy and efficiency, i.e the Devolution
and County Legislation Committee was merged with Law Reform Constitutional Implementation Committee;
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Establishing new committees in line with Section 4 of the Law Society of Kenya Act for instance the Tax
Committee;
Several committees were also devolved to the Branches with a view of strengthening Branches;
Co-opting Branch Chairpersons to serve in Society’s committees with each Branch Chairperson being
incorporated to serve in at least one of the Society’s committee of their choice, based on their area of
expertise. This was necessitated by the need to incorporate Branch Officials in the policy making process of
the Society, to bring input from members of the various regions;
Capacity building to various committee members in partnerships especially with Business Advocacy Fund
(BAF). Various committee members were trained on various issues for instance, members of the Law Reform
Committee and Public Interest Litigation Committee were trained on effective and strategic advocacy
strategies;
Other Committees: Committee on Advocates Office Manual which developed the office Manual. Advocates
Review Remuneration Order, an ad-hoc another committee set up to review the Remuneration Order,
Communications Committee whose aim is to increase the visibility of the Society through strategic brand
promotion and continuous relevance in the media and the public. The Committee is currently working on a
communication manual and strata. The Court of Appeal Rules 2010 and the Supreme Court Rules 2012 in
matters pertaining to taxation and costs.
Strengthening of LSK Branches
a) Enhanced Funding
It was reported that in order to strengthen Branches to undertake their core mandate of handling practice and welfare
matters, the Council enhanced funding to the Branches. The Council implemented members’ resolution of March
2018, providing for a Devolution Fund, in addition to the Annual Grant of Kenya Shillings One Million
(Kshs.1,000,000.00) given to each Branch. It was reported that the Council introduced quarterly meetings between
the Council Members and the Branch Chairpersons with a view to ensuring constant consultations on matters
touching on management and affairs of the Society.
b) Enhanced engagement engagements through Council and Branch Chairperson Caucus
c) Council Branch Visit
Through the consultative sessions with members, several issues were raised, for instance backlog of cases leading to
early closure of court diaries, the Secretary informed members that the Council had raised the same with the Chief
Justice and continues to pursue the matter with the Office of the Chief Justice. In addition, members raised a concern
on inadequate number of judges of the Environment and Land Court. The Secretary reported that after several
discussions with the LSK Representatives to the JSC, the Judiciary had advertised for positions. Members further raised
concern on operations of the Land Registry. The Secretary reported that the Council had engaged the Cabinet
Secretary Ministry of Lands severally and that there was a taskforce established, to prepare regulations to guide
electronic conveyancing, pursuant to a public interest matter filed by LSK.
The Council noted that there was inadequate court infrastructure and that land belonging to the Judiciary had been
grabbed. It was reported that the Council had taken steps towards assisting the Judiciary to recover this land, by
requesting for a report of a Committee that was established in 2016 and chaired by retired Justice John Mwera.
On the need to operationalization various tribunals, the Council noted that several tribunals were not efficiently
operating or in operational, due to various challenges. The Secretary reported that the Council wrote to the Chief
Justice with a view to ensuring that these tribunals, are operationalized.
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d) Formation of the Coast Branch
It was reported that the Council through the Devolution Committee brought together Mombasa Law Society and
Malindi Law Society, to aid in the formation of the Coast Branch.
Adoption of the LSK (General) Regulations 2018
It was reported that the Council had initiated the process of developing the LSK (General) Regulations with the
formation of a Regulations Committee comprising of members with expertise in policy and legislative drafting. The
Secretary informed members that during the process of developing the General Regulations, the Committee had
engaged members, through stakeholder forums held in various regions in the Country. The Draft Regulations were
then submitted to members during a Special General Meeting held on the 15th September, 2018. The Draft regulations
were considered and passed with amendments.
Colloquium to Consider the Supreme Court Decision in Presidential Petitions
In partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ford Foundation, it was reported
that the Society held a successful one-day colloquium to dissect the 2017 Presidential Election Petitions at the Hilton
Nairobi Hotel, on Monday 22nd
January 2018. The Colloquium convened key stakeholders to analyze and discuss
the Supreme Court’s decisions, to draw lessons for future consideration and to suggest policy and legal reform
recommendations. Guests present included Bar leaders from the East Africa Region. Retired Justice Krieger delivered
a key note speech titled “Building Judicial Resilience and Stable Jurisprudence on Presidential Election Disputes.”
More than 150 advocates participated. The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Kihara Kariuki represented the
Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya.
Consultative Sessions with Members through Branch Visits
To enable the Council, meet its mandate under the Law Society of Kenya Act, it was reported that the Council
organized and held interactive consultative sessions with members throughout the eight Branches of the Law Society
of Kenya. Through the interactive sessions, members were able to provide feedback to the Council and concerns for
Council’s action with a view to improving conditions of practice and members’ welfare. The Council took the
opportunity to hold meetings with the Branch Executives with a view to deliberating on matters touching on practice
and the welfare of members. Members were sensitized on the various programs under the Advocates Benevolent
Association (ABA) and how to benefit from the said programs. During the Branch visits, the Council paid courtesy
call meetings on the members of the Bench in the various stations and held deliberations on challenges facing
administration of justice and the need to strengthen Bar-Bench relations and other joint initiatives. The interactive
sessions through Branch visits availed members the opportunity to input on the work of the Council.
Council Bonding Retreat
In order to build synergy and improve working relationship amongst the Council Members, the Council organized
and held a Council Bonding Retreat at the side-lines of the Continuous Professional Development Committee Annual
Retreat held on 12th November 2018 at the Enashipai Resort in Naivasha. The Council bonding retreat undertook
situational and functional analysis and future dreaming exercise encapsulated in the “walls of greatness” which
included looking at how the LSK had performed six months since the Council got into office, keeping in mind the
internal and external environmental factors facing the Society.
Practice and Welfare Matters
It was reported that:
The Council through the Branches continued to handle matters touching on practice with a view to representing,
protecting and assisting members of the legal profession in Kenya, on matters relating to the conditions of practice
and welfare. The LSK is mandated to ensure that advocates maintain professionalism in legal practice and ascertain
that consumers of legal services are protected. Towards this end, it was noted that the Council undertook various
activities including the following:
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a) Development and Launch of Law Society of Kenya Law Firm Management Manual (2018)
Through an Ad hoc Committee, the Council developed a Law Firm Management Manual which covered various
aspects of practice and operation of law firms. The manual was launched by the Honorable Chief Justice during the
LSK Annual Conference held in August 2018. Copies of the Law Firm Manual were made available at the LSK
Secretariat at a minimum fee to cater for production cost. The manual is intended to be used as a guide or template
to be adopted by law firms, with necessary modifications, alterations, qualifications and exclusions.
b) Development of Bar-Bench Practice Guidelines
Members were informed that with the support of the Branch Chairpersons, the Council developed Bar-Bench Practice
Guidelines to be used as a guide by the Bar-Bench Committee. The Guidelines launched at the same time with the
Law Firm Management Manual are aimed at ensuring efficiency in the operations of the Bar –Bench Committees.
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide information and guidance to members of the Bar and members of the
Bench, on how to conduct Bar-Bench meetings.
c) Establishment of Young Lawyers Mentorship Program
It was also reported that the Council in its fulfillment of the functions and objectives of the Law Society as stipulated
in Section 4 of the Law Society of Kenya Act, established a Mentorship Board with a view of bridging the gap between
the senior and young advocates and to provide an environment where professional skills are passed on by seasoned
advocates to younger advocates.
d) Handling of Concerns on Harassment, Arbitrary Arrests and Victimization of Advocates
It was noted that the Society had and was engaging with the law enforcement agencies, with a view to develop
guidelines on police-advocate engagements to reduce instances of abuse and harassment of advocates by the police.
e) Establishment of Council and Judiciary Quarterly Meetings
The same was aimed at strengthening the Bar and Bench relations and deal with any matters arising. In order to assist
the Judiciary in matters relating to legislation, the administration of justice and the practice of law in Kenya, the
Council had established strong working relationships with the Chief Justice and other heads of specialized divisions.
f) Anti-Corruption & Economic Crime Division Practice Directions Gazette Notice 7262
It was reported that on 24th July 2018, the Council petitioned the Hon. Chief Justice to consider suspending the
implementation of Direction No. 3 contained in the Practice Direction Gazette Notice No. 7262, as the same led to
delays in hearing and determination of cases, increased cost of litigation by litigants and witnesses, thus denying
litigants the right of choice of counsel to appear in their matter and/or subsequently, denying our members equal
opportunities to practice outside Nairobi and to appear in matters touching on anti-corruption.
g) Council Bar-Bench Luncheon
The Law Society of Kenya held a Bar-Bench luncheon on 31st October, 2018 at the Nairobi Serena Hotel, with a view
of holding deliberations aimed at enhancing the cooperation of the Bench and the Bar, towards the overall objective
of fostering the administration of justice and the rule of law. The forum drew participation from the Judiciary, Senior
Counsel and Law Society of Kenya Council Members, who agreed to meet frequently to achieve the said objective,
of fostering the administration of justice and the rule of law in the Country.
h) Online Processing of Land Transactions
In addressing the challenges being faced by advocates and the public on matters land administration and registration
exercise, a taskforce was set up. Through the Land and Conveyancing Committee of the LSK, the Society is represented
by Mr. Charles Wamae, Ms. Paullete Achieng and Ms. Lucy Moinket. In addition, there was a Public Interest case
pending in court.
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i) Member Group Medical Cover
It was reported that the Law Society of Kenya had negotiated a medical cover for its members. The scheme had been
enhanced to ensure that more Branches were involved.
j) Other Activities Undertaken
The Secretary informed members that the Society was in the process of reviewing the Advocates Remuneration
Order. A joint working committee between the Council and the Office of the AG was set up to address various issues.
Further, a report had been forwarded to the AG and awaited its adoption for purposes of implementation. The
Secretary reported that through the Practice, Ethics and Standards Committee, the Council had addressed a concern
on robing by advocates as it had been reported that some subordinate courts demanded that advocates robe. In
addition, through the same Committee the LSK had developed the Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines. Further, a
Committee had been set up to assist with the formulation of the Supreme Court practice directions. Mr. Nzamba
Kitonga, SC was the LSK Representative.
Courtesy Calls by the Council of the Law Society of Kenya
a) Chief Justice
The Council paid a courtesy call on the Chief Justice, Hon. David Maraga at his chambers at the Supreme Court on
14th May 2018. The Council presented a memorandum to the Hon. Chief Justice on their priority areas and on
matters requiring the Hon Chief Justice’s prompt intervention.
b) Attorney General
The Council also paid a courtesy call on the Attorney General (AG) Hon. Justice Kihara Kariuki at his office on 11th
June 2018 and presented a memorandum to the AG on their priority areas and on areas that sought his intervention.
c) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
The Council called on the Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Archbishop (Rtd.) Eliud
Wabukala and the CEO, Mr. Halakhe Waqo, Commissioners; Rose Macharia, Paul Mwaniki and Dr. Dabar Maalim
and Mr. Abdi Mohammed, Director Investigations and Mr. David Too, Director Legal services. The meeting explored
areas of collaboration and strategic engagement to create synergies.
d) Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
The Council paid a courtesy call on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson, Mr.
Wafula Chebukati and the Commissioners. The Council raised concerns on unpaid legal fees to many advocates who
had provided and continue to provide legal services to the IEBC. The Chairperson assured the LSK Council that he
was following up on the concern to ensure no further delays, although he explained as having had challenges of
limited funding from the Treasury.
e) Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP)
The Council paid a courtesy call on the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mr. Noordin Haji at his offices at the
NSSF Building on 21st May 2018. The Council led by the LSK President, Mr. Allen Waiyaki Gichuhi, presented a
memorandum to the DPP on areas of intervention.
f) Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights
The Council paid a courtesy call on the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights at the
Parliament Building, Nairobi. The Council presented a memorandum to the Committee on areas of collaboration
and those that needed the Committee’s prompt intervention.
g) Kenya Law Reform Commission
The Council paid a courtesy call on the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC) on the 21st June 2018, during which
meeting, various issues touching on the LSK’s key mandate and areas of collaboration where discussed.
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Engagement with the Senior Counsel and Representatives of the Young Lawyers Committee
The Council hosted the Senior Counsel to a Luncheon on the 27th June, 2018 at the Nairobi Serena Hotel. The forum
brought together Senior Counsel, the LSK Council and representatives of the Young Lawyers Committee convened
by Council Member, Ms. Aluso Ingati. Deliberations were held on how to strengthen the legal profession, through
inclusivity by exploring the role of Senior Counsel in reinvigorating the legal profession, by ensuring that Senior
Counsel were brought on board, to continue supporting the younger advocates and to bridge the gap between the
young and the seniors.
Induction of the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal
In order to strengthen the Advocates’ Disciplinary Tribunal, the Council supported an induction course which saw
the participation of newly elected Tribunal members and Council Members, who are often required to sit in the
Tribunal, whenever there lacks quorum.
Inaugural In-House Caucus
The LSK Council through the In-House Counsel Committee chaired by Council Member, Ms. Ndinda Kinyili,
organized the inaugural In-House Counsel Caucus at Safaricom’s Michael Joseph Centre in Nairobi. The forum held
under the theme, ‘Governance as the Epitome of Successful Organizations - the Role of the 21st Century In - House
Counsel’ saw main speakers who included Ms. Joy Mdivo, Executive Director - East Africa Center for Law and Justice
and Mr. Paul Muthaura, CEO Capital Markets Authority amongst others, interact with in-house counsel, on various
issues.
Advocacy and Public Policy Engagements
The Secretary reported that the Society had engaged with the government and non-governmental sectors, the private
sector, including APSEA and the Institute of Economic Affairs. In addition, the Society had signed an engagement
with Kenya Alliance of Residential Association. It was further reported that the Society was in the in the process of
reviewing the Statutory Instruments Act through the Law Reform Committee with the support of Business Advocacy
Fund.
Delegations, Projects, Partnership and Engagements with other Organizations
The Society hosted various delegations with a view of building strong partnerships. The Council hosted a delegation
from Malawi. Engagements with IDLO, consultative forum with FIDA Kenya and ICJ, with a view to deliberating on
the need to have the Constitution reviewed, Retirements Benefits Authority to train lawyers on the need to save and
plan for retirement, KRA, East Africa Law Society, Advocates for International Development, UNDP, Capital Markets,
IBA and GIZ among other institutions.
Through the Canadian Bar Association, the Society is implementing a project - Supporting Inclusive Resource
Development projects aimed at capacity building of advocates in resource development, formulation of policy as
well as undertake capacity building of the communities within the East Africa Region. Lastly, the Society is
implementing a project on access to justice for women, vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, where pro-bono
advocates supported this project.
Other Activities: The Society held the LSK Annual Conference hosting over 800 delegates. The Society participated
in the East Africa Law Society Annual Conference, the International Bar Association Conference, the first Biannual
Forum for Gender and Extractives, the Pan African Lawyers Union Annual Conference. Other activivities organized
by the Society include the Legal Awareness Week, the Yellow Ribbon Memorandum Campaign to Protest against
Impunity and Corporate Social Responsibility at the Born Again Children's Home among other key activities.
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Strengthening of the Secretariat
The Secretary informed members that the Council had undertaken measures towards strengthening the Secretariat
with a view to ensuring that there was efficiency. The Council established Research and Member Services units. This
was in addition to the following existing Departments; Communication Department, Audit Department, Compliance
and Ethics Department, Information Communication and Technology, Continuing Professional Development, Public
Interest and Litigation, Finance, Parliamentary and Legislative Affairs Departments.
The President thanked the Secretary for the presentation and added that a pension scheme for lawyers had been
developed and indicated that the same would be rolled out in due time. He later invited members to react to the
report of the Council as presented.
Prof. Ben Sihanya indicated that the report was comprehensive and good, however he requested that in future, if
hard copies would not be availed, advocates be requested to carry their own copies prior to the Annual General
Meeting for ease of reference. He was of the view that the Council needed to strengthen the public interest lawyering:
with litigation being a major component for two major reasons which were the main mandate of LSK in dealing with
administration of justice and public interest issues in line with Section 4 and Section 6 of the Law Society of Kenya
Act, 2014. He further pointed out two main areas of focus, the advocate-police relations and independence and
accountability of the Judiciary. He pointed the many issues ailing the Judiciary including, corruption, and
incompetence. He concluded by indicating that the Council needed to fight for the independence of the Judiciary.
Mr. Khamala Charles also commended the Council for the comprehensive report mentioning that he tried to tally
what the Secretary had reported with what was on the ground. He noted that the Advocate Magazine and LSK
Journal were not made available to members during the current AGM as has been the norm. He requested to know
the reasons why, noting that members gave in articles to be published. He requested the President to explain, in
order to assure members that nothing was a miss.
The President while responding, indicated that journals had been sent out to members early in the year by post, as
for the Advocates Magazine, he apologized to members citing challenges with the printer and indicated that the same
would be distributed in the course of the day. He however indicated that all the publications had been sent to
members in soft copy.
Mr. Evans Monari made a request to the Council to initiate the process of encouraging international and regional
practice by creating a specialized committee to deal with cross-border practice. He pledged his support to the
Committee when established.
The President noted that there was a proposal to convert the East Africa Law Society (EALS) from the status of a
company limited by guarantee to an Act of Parliament which would facilitate cross-border and regional practice. He
thanked Mr. Monari for volunteering and indicated that he would call upon members to deliberate on the same and
come up with a draft, which could be studied at the EALS Council and thereafter, presented to the East African
Legislative Assembly for adoption. He assured members that emerging issues of cross-border practice, ethics and
standards, would be addressed in the Act of Parliament, for the entire region of East Africa.
Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. submitted that the Council needed to work closely with the Nairobi International
Arbitration Centre in regard proposed amendments to various legislations for example the Petroleum and Energy
Bill, where standard contracts were now part of law as arbitration clauses. He further added that LSK should consider
either setting aside funds or composing panels of lawyers to address cases of national importance e.g. rape cases,
amongst others.
Mr. Charles Kanjama commended the Council for the engagement with the Branches in the year 2018. He noted
that there have been regular meetings to discuss Branch issues and increased funding. He appealed to the Council to
help the Branches on matters practice and welfare by providing CPD points.
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Mr. Cohen Amanya echoed the sentiments raised by Mr. Monari on cross-border legal practice. He indicated that
Ugandans practicing in Kenya had filed a suit to allow any person who had done law in a Commonwealth Country,
practice in Uganda. He noted that the President of the Uganda Law Society and the Attorney General had appealed
against the decision. He urged the Uganda Law Society President through the LSK President, to intervene and take
up the matter to enable all advocates, including those from Rwanda and Burundi practice in Uganda. He emphasized
that the President of the Uganda Law Society and his Council should treat the matter with urgency.
Mr. Simon Peter Kinobe, President, Uganda Law Society responded and informed members that there were two
major concerns. One was that the law practiced in Rwanda was civil law, whereas Uganda practiced a different form
of law in turn the two do not correlate. The President noted that to incorporate advocates from Rwanda, the Society
was trying to work out how to streamline trainings, so that once an advocate attends their bar training, there are
similar aspects to enable them practice in Uganda. The second concern was on Kenyan advocates. He indicated that
those that have gone to Law School were not barred from practicing in Uganda. He noted that this was due to
different modes of training particularly on pupilage which takes two years in Uganda. He informed members that
the issue was being addressed.
Mr. Cohen Amanya indicated that he wrote a letter of complaint and addressed all the issues in the case, to the
Secretary of the Uganda Law Society. He noted that the Uganda Law Society was not keen as they had not filed to
be enjoined in the matter. The President of the Uganda Law Society responded by noting that every Bar had given
its position on the Mutual Recognition Agreement. He indicated that there was need to lobby the Attorney Generals
of all said countries to sign the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).
The LSK President requested Mr. Evans Monari and Mr. Cohen Amanya to draft the East Africa Law Society Act, to
be presented to the East Africa Law Society Council in June 2019. Mr. Evans Monari agreed to undertake the duty
and seconded the President’s proposal to have the draft in four weeks. He also requested Mr. Wilfred Nderitu to
work with them.
Resolution: It was resolved that the draft East Africa Law Society Act be prepared by Mr. Evans Monari and Mr.
Cohen Amanya and be submitted to the Council by 15th of May, 2019.
Ms. Lucy Kambuni. SC, congratulated the Council for the good job and urged them to continue with the same spirit.
Her concern was on public interest litigation and requested the Council to intervene on matters relating to
governance of counties. She noted that there were Chapters in every county and there was need to engage at the
county level and ensure that governance was streamlined. She was of the view that this could be achieved by testing
these matters in court.
The President assured support in areas pointed out by members and invited members to raise issues touching on
public interest litigation direct with the Council whenever they occur.
Mr. Luka Buddho pointed out that the objects of the Law Society of Kenya included to promote justice and facilitate
access. He however noted that the Society had not been doing so in the larger Upper Eastern areas of Marsabit,
Moyale, North Horr, Laisamis and Isiolo. He noted that these areas had no single court. He further pointed out that
areas like North Horr had no magistrates Courts or High Courts yet cases of defilement, human right violation in
these areas were prevalent. He further submitted that LSK was not visible and vibrant in that region and even
recommended that perhaps there was need to create an additional Branch of the Law Society of Kenya. He also
pointed out the need to carry out legal aid to enlighten citizens on their rights and freedoms to avoid the continued
marginalization in terms of access to justice.
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The President informed members that the young lawyers had sent mediators to Garissa to assist in clearing the backlog
of cases. He further reported that the Society had increased the capacity of the number of mediators especially young
lawyers, a service the Council intended to continue providing.
Mr. Evans Monari suggested that if 1% of the CPD funds were dedicated to legal aid in every constituency, then
employment would be created for advocates and legal services would be provided at constituency level.
Adoption of the Council Report
The report of the Council was adopted after a proposal of adoption was made by Mr. Evans Monari and seconded
by Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.
MIN. AGM 07/2019: PRESENTATION OF THE ACCOUNTS AND BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST
DECEMBER 2018 PURSUANT TO SECTION 25(2) OF THE LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA ACT AND APPOINTMENT
OF THE SOCIETY’S AUDITORS
The report was presented by Ms. Maria Mbeneka, Treasurer, Law Society Kenya and Mr. Evanson Nga’ng’a, a Partner
at Mazars Kenya.
Ms. Maria Mbeneka took members through the 2018 Accounts prepared by the LSK Council and audited by Mazars
Kenya, who gave an unqualified opinion and pointed out the following:
Ms. Maria Mbeneka took members through the 2018 Accounts prepared by the LSK Council and audited by Mazars
Kenya, who gave an unqualified opinion and pointed out the following:
a) That there was an increase in the practicing certificate fees by about 3 million, membership fees by 4.8
million and an increment in the CPD income.
b) There has been an increment of about 20 million in annual conference income.
c) There was a reduction on the international and regional conferences and primarily the EALS Conference.
This is attributable to the fact that LSK was not offering travel and accommodation packages to members.
Members made their bookings directly and the conference fees were paid directly to EALS. This saw the
reduction of revenue from 10 million in 2017 to 2 million in 2018.
d) The Society had an interest income of 7.5million and the total surplus for the year at 2million.
e) The Treasurer noted that the expenses had increased starting with the CPD expenses. This was attributable
to the high number of CPD seminars held in the year, as well as the implementation of the biometric
registration, which required the engagement of more staff members at these CPD seminars.
f) Increase on the administration expenses due to a 30% increment of the staff basic salary.
g) The Society incurred Project expenses, primarily the SIRD Project.
h) The Treasurer further noted that the total comprehensive income was recorded at 167,867,908 shillings.
This had been primarily because of the gain on re-evaluation of property and equipment, which is
required to be carried out after every three years. this was done to capture the exact value of the property
and equipment.
i) Ms. Mbeneka gave a brief on the capital i.e. members’ funds which were represented by non-current
assets, current assets, current liabilities and the net current assets. (page 8 of the Financial Statement). She
noted that funds were disbursed to the Branches and commended them for updating the National Office
on a regular basis, on how the funds were spent.
j) Note 26 on page 30, Council expenses went up because of the Council Branch visits, Council Induction
Retreat, amongst other activities.
Mr. Evanson Ng’ang’a, presented the independent audit reports. He made the following highlights regarding the
Financial Statement as reflected in pages 5 & 6 of the Financial Report:
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a) He commenced by confirming that the company’s financial statements as presented by Council, had
indeed been audited. He stated that the Financial Statement comprised of the statement of the financial
position as at 31st December 2018, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in
accumulated cash flow for the year then ended including notes and summaries of significant accounting
policies.
b) He noted that having done the audit, in their opinion, the Financial Statements of the LSK do give a true
and fair view of the financial position of the Society as at 31st December 2018 and of its financial
performance and cash flows for the year then ended, in accordance with the International Financial
Reporting Standards and the LSK Act, 2014.
c) He further noted that they conducted the audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing
(ISAs) and adhered to the Professional Accountants’ Code of Ethics. He further indicated that he believed
that the audit evidence obtained was sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for their opinion. He
explained that their role was to go through the financial information or other reports and identify if the
report supplied by the Council, materially misstates or contradicts, the financial reports that they had
audited and to that extent, they did not note any exception that was reportable.
d) He noted that the Council was responsible for the financial statements and the preparation of the financial
statements. Further, the Council was mandated to ensure that there were proper controls in place to
ensure that the process of preparing financial statements, would result in fair financial statements and
lastly, the Council was responsible in ensuring that there were proper controls and safeguard the assets of
the Society.
e) He further informed members that it was the responsibility of the auditors, Mazars Kenya, to audit
financial statements and to get assurance that the financial statements were free from material
misstatements, whether due to error or fraud.
f) He concluded by indicating that the auditors were required to give an audit opinion, which they had
issued. He informed members that they were required to exercise judgment and maintain professional
skeptic throughout their audit work. He explained that audit work requires risk assessment of material
misstatements on the financial statements given to them for auditing, perhaps because of fraud or error.
Auditors ensure that there are designs and controls in place, in the event such risks exist, to enable them
be detected and addressed early enough.
g) He further reported that auditors were required to check and understand internal controls of an entity
and the accounting policies, which were the foundation of each figure. Moreover, it was for the auditors
to check whether they were reasonable, and that they comply with International Financial Reporting
Standards. Auditors should further check on the going concern basically, whether the Society specifically
was going to be there tomorrow.
The President invited members for interactions and interrogation of the Audit Report.
Mr. Maurice Ajwang Owuor indicated that his concern was on the Income and Expenditure Statement which
indicated a deficit. He stated that he was worried about the Society’s state of affairs. Mr. Owuor further noted that
the CPD income and expenses were almost equal. He further noted that the income from international conferences
and the expenditure could be much better. He concluded by noting that there should be prudence in balancing
income and expenditure.
Mr. Patrick Owino pointed out that there was an increase in the administrative expenses (page 22) on the aspect of
salaries and wages, increasing from Kshs.38, 000,000.00 to Kshs.51, 000,000.00. He noted that the Society had
embraced technology and further pointed out that the governance expenses had increased from 5million in 2017 to
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14million in 2018 and requested for a justification on the same. Lastly, the member sought for the distinction between
committee expenses and Council expenses given that the former had increased from 3million to 3.3million.
Dr. Jack Mwimali raised a concern with regards to CPD (page 21) and the expenditures arising there from. He sought
an explanation on specifically salary and wages and whether these salaries and wages were distinct from regular
salaries given to the employees of the Secretariat. He went ahead to seek interpretation of travelling expenses and
transport allowances amongst other issues such as amortization of software and software expenses, hiring of
equipment expenses and printing and stationery and other expenses. He pointed out that CPD should be treated as
a source of revenue for the Secretariat and therefore part of its income may assist to allay other expenses such as
administrative costs. The expectation thus was that CPD income was not entirely consumed by the CPD program.
Mr. Charles Kanjama raised the following concerns;
On page 5, apart from excluding page 31 in the audit opinion, noted that there was no paragraph on key
audit matters. He therefore called on the auditor to explain on the need for him to give an opinion on
key audit matters, in line with the new financial reporting standards for LSK.
On page 7 on the Statement of Income and Expenditure, Mr. Kanjama noted that LSK had performed
quite well in the area of project funds, since there had been an increase from 9.2million to 16.7million.
He proposed that in future, there should be a note of project funds, to identify the main sponsors or
donors or partners and the projects funded.
On the administration expenses, Mr. Kanjama noted there had been a significant increase of over 30%,
while the income had not increased in a commensurate manner and therefore sought to know what the
Council had put in place, to monitor the rapid rise in expenses and to ensure the same does not recur in
2019.
On page 21 under CPD expenses, he noted that there was a breakdown of expenses that were not clearly
connected to CPD activities, like general repairs, annual conference among others. He noted that the
Council had tried to apportion the general expenses relating to CPD to CPD Committee. He sought
clarification on the formula or a percentage that was used to apportion the general expenses and not the
direct expenses for travel, accommodation and facilitators’ expenses.
On page 24, he sought clarification on land and buildings, property and equipment arising from the
balance sheets. He sought clarification from the first and the third quantitative columns on page 24, both
in reference to land given that it has been reported that there had been a substantial valuation of land.
He requested that the same be made clear, if it was Gitanga Road or the South C property.
On page 30, Mr. Kanjama requested to know the breakdown of Council’s subsistence expenses, noting
that the Council’s expenses had increased substantially since 2017. He inquired on subsistence expenses
which appeared under the Council related costs, Council and Branches corporate induction and on page
31, under Commonwealth Law Conference and other conference expenses. He further requested
clarification on the sitting allowance or reimbursement for Council sittings, in line with good corporate
governance, the amount the council receives. In addition, he requested for the disclosure of other
allowances apart from the aforementioned. He requested that the disclosure of this information may be
made a practice to know when there was a change.
Mr. Ribin Ondwari sought clarification indicating that on page 22, in the year 2017 and 2018, there had been an
amortization of the amount due from Chase Bank and how the amount had been arrived at and in view of the fact
that these amounts were recoverable to a certain percentage, he inquired on how the adjustments had been made
to cater for amounts which had been amortized previously. He further went ahead to seek clarification from page
17, noting that the auditors had indicated that the Society did not hedge against any risks and having recognized
three critical risks that the Society’s financials were exposed to. He inquired on whether it was a deliberate action by
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the Society not to hedge against any risk and in view of this identification. He further sought to know the
commitments made towards the protection of these funds.
Mr. Charles Khamala noted that the essence of most questions would have been answerable if there was a budget
indicating the expected items of expenditure and compare the same to what had been expended. He therefore
requested to know whether there was any budget for the coming year and whether the Treasurer would furnish
members with the projected expenditure and the timelines within which to supply the information to avoid reasons
of unforeseen expenditure.
The Treasurer, Ms. Maria Mbeneka responded as follows:
a) On the issue of reducing the expenditure, so as to match and make a saving on the income, the Treasurer
noted that indeed there had been increased CPD expenses, due to an increase in the number of CPD seminars.
This translated to certain costs being incurred for instance, venue and hotels, and in order to enhance
accountability, the use of biometrics which required the engagement of additional staff. She further noted
that since the Council had invested in this particular activity, the same was not expected to arise again.
b) On the issue of international conferences income and expenditure, it was noted that the Society had been
receiving monies from members in the past. However, in 2018 members paid for their accommodation
expenses directly to the hotels. The same could not be treated as expenditure. She further noted that the
expenses for the same had reduced significantly from 20million in 2017 to 2million.
c) On the question of salaries and wages, there was an implementation of a Council decision to increase the
staff wages by 30% to match best practice and market rates. In addition, there was additional staff
recruitment to cater for the growing membership.
d) On governance expenses and Council expenses, specifically on the concerns raised by Mr. Kanjama, she
explained that the subsistence expenses as captured in note 26(3) included monthly Council Meetings
allowances and the second subsistence expenses were expenses apportioned to the Council and Branch
corporate governance functions i.e. induction which were different from the Council monthly meetings. She
indicated that the sitting allowance for Council was Kshs.10,000/- per sitting and an out of office/night out
allowance of Kshs. 5,000/- per night.
e) Under the committee expenses, she explained that these were committees constituted by the Council and not
the regular committee meetings and hence should be treated separately.
f) The Treasurer indicated that salaries and wages under CPD were expenses incurred directly because of
supporting CPD seminars. She further indicated that the Secretariat handles the CPD activities hence the costs
were apportioned to CPD expenses at 30%.
g) On land valuation as indicated on page 25, on freehold land and prepaid operating lease rental, the Treasurer
indicated that that this applied to both the Gitanga Road and South C properties. She clarified that the land
evaluation was for both properties.
h) On the issue of cautioning against risk, members were informed that there was a Risk and Audit Committee
that had been put in place and also a Risk Committee which had risk champions appointed to look into the
risks identified by the Auditors.
i) On the concern raised about there being a budget in place, the Treasurer noted the need to have a budget in
place and reported that there was a Budget and Finance Committee comprised of Council and LSK members.
She indicated that there would be a budget formulation to increase transparency in expending resources
provided by members.
j) On the question of Chase Bank, it was noted that there was a commitment from Central Bank to refund 75%
of the deposits. However, no commitment had been made on the remaining 25%. She further reported that
the Council continues to pursue the same since it will be amortized for over five years. She indicated that the
Council had opened an account with SBM Bank expecting to receive 75% of the deposits.
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Mr. Evanson Ng’ang’a responded to the question on hedging against any risk.
a) He noted that the Society does not have any assets that required hedging, therefore the same would not be
applicable.
b) On apportionment, he stated that going forward, there should be an appendix providing the totals of how
apportionment had been done as a mode of providing further information. He explained that the appendix
would be additional information outside the main financial components which the Council feels was necessary
to provide. He went on to explain that the appendix was not among the auditor’s opinion. However, the
auditor is to counter check to confirm it does not materially misstate financial statements.
c) He noted that key audit matters are a requirement for international standards on Accounting No. 701 which
came into force to address the risks in the listed entities and which is a good practice for auditors when
disclosing their work.
d) Voluntary adoption: The Council had the mandate to determine if the same needs to be applied but as an
auditor and according to the international standards on auditing, it may not apply until one is given the
authority to do so.
Resolution: Mr. Mugambi Nandi proposed the adoption of the audited financial statement while Mr. Charles
Khamala seconded. The financial statement were adopted
APPOINTMENT OF THE SOCIETY’S AUDITORS
The LSK President requested the representatives of Mazars Kenya to step out of the meeting, to allow members to
discuss the agenda of the appointment of auditors for the next financial year. He noted that the auditors had been
with the Society for the past two years and that there was an Audit and Finance Committee in place which had
commenced the process of identifying an audit firm and what was being sought was leave to adopt the
recommendations of the Audit and Finance Committee once it made recommendations. He went on to explain that
what was needed was leave to have the Council appoint the next year’s auditors after guidance and
recommendations from the Audit and Finance Committee. He called on for a proposer.
Mr. Charles Kanjama noted the quality of accounting done to the audited reports had improved from previous years.
He proposed that the current auditors be appointed for a further year.
The President called for the adoption of Mr. Kanjama’s proposal to reappoint the auditors. Mr. Julius Kitheka
seconded the proposal by Mr. Charles Kanjama. The motion was then put to vote and by a majority through a show
of hands the motion was unanimously adopted.
Resolution: It was unanimously resolved that M/s. Mazars Kenya Auditors be reappointed for another year.
MIN. AGM 08/2019: CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE COUNCIL’S DECISION TO HAVE THE
INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION (IEBC) APPOINTED AS THE BODY TO
UNDERTAKE ELECTIONS FOR THE POSITION OF MEMBERSHIP TO THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO SECTION 20
OF THE LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA ACT, IN THE YEAR 2020.
The President reported that the Council had already contacted the IEBC with a request to undertake the elections for
the position of membership to the Council. The Commission had accepted, however it was mandatory to bring the
same to members under Section 20 of the Law Society of Kenya Act, for the AGM to approve that the IEBC conducts
next year’s election. He called for a proposer.
Ms. Jacqueline Manani proposed the appointment of the IEBC as the body to undertake elections for the position
of membership to the Council while Mr. George Okenyo seconded.
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Resolution: The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was unanimously appointed as the body
to undertake elections for the position of membership to the Council pursuant to Section 20 of the Law Society of
Kenya Act in the year 2020.
MIN. AGM 09/2019: NOTICES OF MOTION BY MEMBERS
The President confirmed that there were twelve (12) motions and commenced by inquiring if there were any movers
who were willing to withdraw their motions.
NOTICE OF MOTION BY MARY KITOO DATED 6TH MARCH 2019
An amendment and or an inclusion into the LSK General Regulations/LSK Code of Elections in respect of the Coast
Representative. The motion provided as follows:
1. A resolution be and is hereby passed by members of the Society that Coast Representatives shall be elected
in pursuant to Section 13 of the LSK Act, from among members actively practicing and being members of the
Coast Branch.
2. A resolution be and is hereby passed by members of the Society that the Coast Representative shall be voted
into Council strictly by members duly registered as members of the Coast Branch.
The motion was based on the following grounds:
That, hitherto, the Coast Branch Representative represents the constituent issues of Coast Branch members,
and it is therefore not representative for the said representatives to be voted in by the general LSK
membership.
Ms. Mary Kitoo indicated that she wished to withdraw her motion (motion number 5), for the reason that since she
had sought advice from her seniors in Mombasa, who informed her that the same motion had been passed in 2016.
The motion had been proposed by Mr. Eric Nyongesa. He however noted that there have been no amendments to
the LSK Act yet. She sought to know what would become of the Mombasa elections come 2020, given that in 2018,
Mr. Nyongesa was unopposed. She sought a clarification on how Mombasa Branch would conduct their elections,
and how far the Council had gone with the issue.
While responding, the President indicated that the Council was in the process of amending the LSK Act. The Council
sent out a request to members last year in May, whereby after a month and a half, they had received only one
proposal on the amendments to the Act. He further explained that a reminder was thereafter sent and got a paltry
response. The President suggested that the same would be returned to the Committee with the directive that the
process be fast-tracked. He encouraged members to send their views within a month. He was hopeful that by the
end of the month of May, the necessary and requisite amendments would be circulated to all Branches and members
for public participation. Thereafter the same will be presented before Parliament perhaps in the month of June.
Prof. Berhand Sihanya noted that on the particular matter, the same had been a unanimous decision. He added that
in the event there would be no comments from members, the same be forwarded it having been a resolution at the
AGM, amounted to public participation. He recommended that the same should be undertaken in a month and that
in the event that the amendment was not effected, the AGM shall have determined that the elections be conducted
according to that rule, as it was passed before.
Ms. Jacqueline Manani noted that the motion was moved in 2016, by Mr. Nyongesa and herself and the same was
passed. She noted that there was no need for additional comments, the same could be a miscellaneous amendment
and be forwarded to the Attorney General.
Resolution: By a unanimous resolution the motion was marked as withdrawn.
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NOTICE OF MOTION BY AOKO OTIENO DATED 6TH MARCH 2019
The motion provided as follows:
That there be a vote of no confidence on the President of the Law Society of Kenya, Mr. Allen W. Gichuhi, for talking
down to members in Kisumu and generally bringing disrepute to the Law Society of Kenya.
Ms. Aoko noted that she had moved motion number 2. She noted that the President had a keen interest in practice
matters and welfare. She explained that she had brought the motion as it had seemed that the Society lacked proper
leadership. She indicated that after soul searching and seeing that there was too much division both in the Society
and the Council, she noted that her motion had the potential to cause further divisions within the profession. She
therefore sought to withdraw her motion for the sake of unity and an inclusive Society and urged the Council to
work in unity. She noted that the President had already issued an apology.
Mr. Lempaa Suyianka opposed the withdrawal by Ms. Aoko indicating that the matter had been moved in public
interest. He explained that when the interest of the mover was no longer a public interest, the same does not
dissipate, drawing comparison from public interest litigation. He noted that the nature of the apology by the
President had not been explained to the membership. Mr. Lempaa indicated that he was willing to adopt the motion
and move it forward.
Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. raised a procedural point of order. He noted that once the mover has withdrawn a motion,
then the same ceases to exist.
Resolution: By a unanimous resolution, motion number 2 was considered as withdrawn.
Mr. James Oduol Ochieng noted that there were a lot of motions that could be dispensed off expeditiously.
Considering Section 30 of the Law Society of Kenya Act, he noted that there were several resolutions which sought
to alter or amend resolutions passed recently. He indicated that these were caught up by the time bar, noting that
once a statute prescribes that one can not amend or alter a Resolution within a specific time, then it would be a
wastage of time to consider them. He proposed the motions be classified based on the ones that could be deliberated
on and those that failed the test.
The President noted that some motions sought to amend the Regulations that were passed during the Special General
Meeting (SGM) held in September 2018. He noted that Section. 36 of the Law Society of Kenya Act provides that a
Resolution passed at a General Meeting, shall, not be altered or rescinded within nine months of the passage of the
resolution, without a special resolution of the Society. He noted that there had been no special resolution brought
to the attention of the Society, to depart from the resolutions passed during the SGM.
Mr. Odongo Brian on a point of order noted that neither the minutes of the Special General Meeting nor the
Regulations with the proposed amendments were circulated to members and therefore the motions touching on the
Regulations arose from apprehension by members not having the two documents. He indicated that until the minutes
and the Regulations were circulated, the motions could not be dispensed with. He noted that members were not
aware of the documents that had been tabled before Parliament. He further submitted that the President having
indicated that during the SGM members did not agree that the Regulations upon amendment be brought back to
members to look at them before going to Parliament. Mr. Odongo indicated that he wished to submit what members
had agreed at the SGM, that the Regulations would first come back to members who would check the documents
and confirm that those were indeed the amendments. Noting that this was the trouble of different positions, and
that minutes of the SGM would have solved the stalemate. He held the opinion that the motions that touched on
the Regulations, must be deliberated upon and that the minutes of the SGM be circulated to members, for members
to peruse and endorse them.
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Ms. Jacqueline Manani sought to know which Regulations were being amended noting that once the Regulations
were passed, the Statutory Instruments Act requires that they go through Parliament and be published. She was of
the view that there were no Regulations in place since they have not gone through the due process.
Mr. Paul Ogendi raised a concern that the Council was forwarding matters to Parliament before consulting members.
He cited an instance where the Council forwarded what he considered to be a very ambiguous proposal to Parliament
on age limit. He suggested that the Regulations needed to be first brought back to members for confirmation and
that they indeed reflected the true position before submission to Parliament.
Mr. Cohen Amanya noted that under minute 12 from page 25, the issue was deliberated upon and on page 26, by
a majority vote, the Agenda to adopt the general regulations was adjourned for discussion at the SGM. This was a
resolution at the previous year’s AGM. Thereafter, an SGM was called to deliberate on issues of the Regulations. He
noted that under S.36, deliberations on motions likely to amend the previous resolutions could not be undertaken.
The majority decision resolution at the AGM was binding, lest a wrong precedence be set.
Prof. Sihanya noted that Section 36 of the Act allows the Annual General Meeting to revisit issues of concern and
indicated that the questions being raised, were due to lack of records on matters that were passed by members. He
submitted that the AGM was the final authority. He insisted that even if the minutes were presented at this meeting,
the AGM could still resolve to discuss the issues therein. He proposed that the motions be discussed, as they were
properly filed and accepted.
The President stated that Section 36 dealt with a special resolution. For one to alter any resolution, there is need to
bring a special resolution. The special resolution was defined under section 33 (1) (2)),
” except for any purpose for which especially resolution is expressly required by this Act or by any regulation made
under this Act, all resolutions of the Society in general meeting shall be by simple majority vote.
In this Act a "special resolution" means a resolution passed by not less than two-thirds of such members of the Society
as may be present and vote thereon at a general meeting of the Society, duly convened with notice of the intention
to propose such resolution.”
He went on to explain to members that the regulations were passed in September and had been passed onto
Parliament with the amendments, there was no resolution that required those regulations to be brought back to
members for further amendments.
The President ruled that pursuant to Section 36, any motion that sought to set aside the Regulations passed on 15th
September 2018 was inadmissible. Further, he clarified that any motion that had additional sections not touching on
the Regulations, the movers would be allowed to move those other sections of the motions.
Mr. Mwaura Kabata noted that the meeting was a constituent assembly noting that members who filed their motions
on time had the unfettered right to have their motions debated, observing that nothing limited the authority of the
Assembly to amend the Regulations. Mr. Kabata suggested that the debate be placed under a poll for the members
to determine.
The President noted that a poll was not envisaged under S. 36 or S.33. He further noted that rule 43 was clear in
case of a dispute, difficulty arising out of matters of procedure or order, the diction of the Chair shall be final and
conclusive.
Ms. Jacqueline Manani noted that she did not support any motions being discussed given that there were no
Regulations in place, however, a poll must be conducted when called for.
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Mr. Charles Kanjama pointed out that under regulation 40 and 43 of the 1962 Regulations, the President had the
powers to determine to have a poll or determine as per Regulation 43 then the meeting proceeds. Regulation 40
provides that;
” At any general meeting every question shall be decided in the first instance by a show of hands, when every member
present in person shall be entitled to one vote; and unless a poll be (on or before the declaration of the result of the
show of hands) directed by the chairman or demanded by at least three members, a declaration by the chairman
that a resolution or decision has been adopted or not adopted, or adopted or not adopted….”
Regulation 41 explains how a poll shall take effect, while Regulation 43 provides that in all cases of dispute, doubt
or difficulty, arising out of matters of procedure of order, the decision of the Chair would be final and definitive. He
indicated that the question of whether the matter shall be put to a vote was a matter of procedure. Drawing
comparison from legislative or deliberative bodies, Mr. Kanjama indicated that the speaker or a person presiding had
the first and ultimate decision on matters procedure.
The President noted that the apprehension arose due to the Minutes and Regulations not being presented to the
members. He proposed that the minutes and Regulations be sent out to members within the next 21 days and
thereafter, the Council to consider calling for a Special General Meeting, to consider the motions touching on the
Regulations. He further proposed that all motions touching on the Regulations be deferred to a future date (SGM),
to be called by the Council.
Resolution: It was resolved that the minutes of the SGM meeting held on 15th September 2018 together with the
Final Regulations shall be forwarded to members within the next 21 days and the Council to call for a Special General
Meeting, within the year.
The President called upon Ms. Mercy Atieno to move her motion:
NOTICE OF MOTION BY MERCY AOKO DATED 26TH FEBRUARY 2018
The motion provided that:
1. The annual subscription to the Advocates Benevolent Association be reduced to Kshs. 1000/- per annum for
members who are childless and/or with adult children who have completed school as from 1st January 2019.
2. Members who have school going children be compelled to take out Education Insurance Cover for their
children to complement the ABA Fund.
Ms. Aoko proposed that membership to the ABA be made voluntary for members who were childless or those with
adult children who have completed school or in the alternative, the ABA Fund be abolished altogether and instead,
a retirement benefit scheme fund be created. She cited the following as her reasons; most members did not benefit
from the ABA fund because they were either childless or their children had already completed school. Secondly, ABA
as is structured was not sustainable, the same will result to the addition of subscription fees. Transforming the fund
to a retirement benefit fund would benefit every member. She noted that administrative expenses for the year 2017-
2018 were 3.7million and 6.5million respectively, questioning whether the same was sustainable. She noted that at
the commencement of the ABA fund, there were only about 100 members and thus the idea was sustainable then.
Mr. Stephen Ongaro seconded the motion.
The President brought to the attention of the members, minutes of the ABA meeting held on 24th of March 2018,
Minute 7 B/ ABS/AGM/ 2018, where Ms. Aoko moved the motion of the annual subscription be reduced to Kshs.
1000/- per annum. It was noted that Ms. Aoko had introduced a second motion to have members with school going
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children be compelled to take out an education insurance cover to complement the fund. The President noted that
members had rejected the said motion.
Mr. Evans Monari submitted that the ABA Meeting was held on that day at 9:00am and was closed. The issues raised
by Ms. Aoko should have been raised in the ABA meeting and the same should not be discussed at the LSK General
Meeting. He therefore proposed that Ms. Aoko’s proposals be forwarded to the officials of the ABA.
The President put the matter to a vote by show of hands starting with those in favor of the motion. Subsequently,
those who were not in favor preferred that the motion be addressed by ABA.
Resolution: By a majority decision the motion failed.
The President noted that motion number three (3) touching on East Africa Law Society and the Devolution Fund,
which are captured by the Regulations. He indicated that this had already been discussed and the same be deferred
to the SGM to be called upon.
NOTICE OF MOTION BY EVANS O. OGADA DATED 7TH
MARCH 2019 CONSOLIDATED WITH NOTICE OF
MOTION BY MAJIMBO GEORGIADIS DATED 8TH
MARCH 2019
NOTICE OF MOTION BY EVANS O. OGADA
The motion provided as follows:
To seek for the repeal and/ or amendments of Regulation 6 of the LSK Electoral Code of Conduct, 2015 as well as
Section 25 (1) b, Section 25 (3), Sections 25 (4), Section 25 (5), Section 25 (6), Section 25 (7), Section 25 (8) and
Section 27 (5) d of the Law Society of Kenya (General) Regulations, 2018 and all other provisions dealing with
electronic voting.
1. That the Annual General Meeting considers the repeal and/ or amendments of regulation number 6 of
the LSK Electoral Code of Conduct, 2015 for being unconstitutional.
2. That the Annual General Meeting considers the repeal and/ or amendment of section 25 (1) b, Section 25
(3), Sections 25 (4), Section 25 (5), Section 25 (6), Section 25 (7), Section 25 (8) and Section 27 (5) d of
the Law Society of Kenya (General) Regulations, 2018 for being unconstitutional.
The President called upon Mr. Evans Ogada to move part 1 of the motion noting that part 2 touched on the
Regulations which was agreed to be discussed during a Special General Meeting.
Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. pointed out that matters of constitutionality were a preserve of the High Court hence, the
motion could not be debated upon.
Mr. Evans Ogada pointed out that the High Court only sanctions the decision or determinations of unconstitutionality
and therefore he proposed to move the motion.
Ms. Jacqueline Manani noted on a point of order that the motion was not clear and the notice should have indicated
which specific sections were unconstitutional. She noted that the motion could not be debated upon.
The President on a point of information, reported to members that part one of the motion that required the AGM
to consider the repeal under the amendment of Regulation six of the LSK Electoral code of conduct 2015, for being
unconstitutional was actually sub-judice as it was the subject of pending Constitutional petitions and a Judicial Review
Application.
Ms. Faith Waigwa noted that members had not been furnished with the Law Society of Kenya Electoral Code.
Mr. Lempaa Suyianka requested to have the microphones distributed evenly and not on one side.
Mr. Evans Ogada disagreed with the reactions from other members who opposed the motion from being moved
based on sub-judice.
The President called upon Mr. Evans Ogada to move his motion.
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Mr. Evans Ogada noted that Regulation 6 of the LSK Electoral code of Conduct, 2015 required members of the
Society going for an elective position to have several clearance certificates. He was of the view that this was
unconstitutional quoting the case of International Centre for Policy Vs. A.G, 2013, noting that an LSK representative
to the JSC was supposed to be vetted by the IEBC and thus, the LSK cannot put handles for its member, beyond what
was declared in the case. He indicated that what an LSK member needed was a certificate of good standing. He
pointed out some of the requirements were just unnecessary bureaucracies.
The President sought members’ opinion on whether the motion should be considered and the following were the
interventions:
Mr. Majimbo Georgiadis noted that he had filed a Judicial Review Number 172 of 2018 where the Court ruled that
members’ matters concerning issues of the Society, should be left to the Society to address them. The said decision
had never been challenged to date. He believed the Society could decide and inform the Court of the decision
reached upon.
Mr. Ribin Ondwari and Mr. Zack Alakonya inquired on whether there was an existent electoral code of conduct.
Mr. Alakonya further indicated that the motion could be discussed and decided upon drawing comparison from
other professional bodies where the requirements were unnecessary.
The President confirmed that there was a Code and the same was subject of a court case.
Mr. Harris Steve Arunda pointed out that the issues raised were pertinent matters. He inquired on the Articles of the
Constitution as the Articles Mr. Ogada was referring to were too general. He was of the view that the issues be
addressed in the right forum which was a Constitutional Court.
Mr. Paul Ogendi indicated that he supported leadership and integrity and members who presented themselves for
elective positions needed to demonstrate the same. He indicated that putting the requirements as they were exposed
members’ to mechanization of the executive who may decide to manipulate administrative procedures to deny
members authority to elect whoever they want. He went on to explain that good human rights standards demand
when that subjecting people to administrative requirements, there should be judicial oversight. He submitted that
one can not peg members’ right to vote and political participation on an administrative certificate which could be
denied or issued at will. He called on members to be reasonable and provide for a criterion that was fair.
Mr. Sylvester Mbithi indicated that all matters relating to LSK members should be left to the Annual General Meeting
and its common practice provided there was no court order barring any discussions.
Mr. Cohen Amanya sought two clarifications. He inquired whether an Electoral Code of Conduct existed given there
was an LSK Code of Conduct. Further, he inquired on what would happen if a resolution was passed and thereafter,
the court stated otherwise. He therefore proposed that the LSK Electoral Code be moved to the SGM as members
await the court process to terminate. Further he submitted that motion number 13 was similar to the current motion
and that the two could be debated simultaneously.
Mr. Areba Omwoyo sought to know if there was an Electoral Code of Conduct and when members adopted it.
Mr. Alex Gatundu attested to the fact he was party to three petitions in the High Court. He indicated to members
that the cases in Court would be prejudiced if the discussions continued. He therefore requested the motion to be
dropped.
The President affirmed that there was indeed an LSK Electoral Code of Conduct, 2015, revised in 2018. He further
indicated that the Law Society of Kenya and the Council Members were either respondents or interested parties in
the petitions. He proposed that the consideration of the motion be deferred to the SGM as members await the
outcome of the court.
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Mr. Nelson Havi submitted that there should be no unilateral decisions and members should be allowed to deliberate
and make decisions.
The President indicated that the assembly had already agreed that anything touching on the Electoral Code be
deferred to the coming SGM. Secondly, he indicated that parties have expressed concern that the matter was still in
court and had asked that the matters be deferred until the court decides.
Mr. Nelson Havi indicated that the motion was presented to LSK on 7th March 2019 prior to the filing of the claims.
He indicated that courts have determined severally that an individual’s quest before a court should not curtail the
public interest of the entire membership. He submitted that there was no determination by courts and thus sub-judice
could not be invoked. Further, he indicated that sub-judice was a legal question to be determined by courts. He
concluded by seconding the motion by Mr. Evans Ogada.
At this point, the President put the motion to a vote by asking members on whether they should wait for the
determination of the court case or not. Voting was done by show of hands but the outcome was not clear.
Mr. Mwaura Kabata requested the Council to call for another vote.
Mr. Eric Theuri indicated that the members’ views were very clear and it was an equivocal no. However, he urged
the President to call for another vote if he was in doubt.
The President called for interventions from members.
Mr. Ogada Meso requested the President to let young advocates voice their concerns.
Mr. Harry Steve Arunda stated that the motion was defective since it did not clearly state which section was
unconstitutional. In addition, the Annual General Meeting did not have the same jurisdiction as the High Court to
determine what was unconstitutional.
Ms. Faith Waigwa indicated that Regulation 6 was hinged on Chapter 6 of the Constitution. She noted that when
going for elective seats, more so state and public officers, everyone was bound by Chapter 6. She further submitted
that clearances were purely under Chapter 6. She sought clarity on which particular provision of the Constitution
was being breached. She further noted that it was not clear how people voted and thus the need to call for a poll.
Mr. Manwa Hosea urged the President to listen to all members.
Ms. Jacqueline Manani noted that the motion did not indicate the provisions of the Constitution alleged to have
been violated by the provisions of the Code. She noted that matters before Court were between LSK members and
the Council and thus discussions could continue.
Ms. Rose Wanjala noted that the Code of Conduct has since been revised and was of the view that the motion be
deferred to make the amendment to clearly reflect the Electoral Code of Conduct 2018 and not 2015. She indicated
that there was no subject matter to discuss.
The President called for a fresh vote on Motion 4 Part 1 to bring the matter to a close. The subject matter of the vote
being: members who did not want to admit the motion on account of it being a subject matter in Court and those
in favor of the motion being admitted. He called upon the Secretary to count the votes. 190 members voted that the
Annual General Meeting should not discuss the motion while 287 members voted that the motion was admissible
and the Annual General Meeting should proceed to deliberate on the motion.
The President proceeded to request if motion number 4 part 1 and motion number 13, could be combined.
Unanimously, it was agreed that both motions be combined and deliberated together.
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The President proposed that motion number 13 (a motion moved Mr. Majimbo Georgiadis) be discussed together
with the motion moved by Mr. Evans Ogada. In addition, he indicated that there was a proposal to amend the
motion to refer to the 2018 revised Electoral Code. Mr. Evans Ogada was invited to move part 1 of his motion.
Mr. Evans Ogada moved his motion by stating that he acknowledged that there had been a further amendment to
the LSK Electoral Code of Conduct 2015, revised in 2018. He specifically cited provisions that dealt with the
requirements to provide tax clearance and all other necessary documents, relating to integrity. His motion was
predicated on the unconstitutionality of the data requirements. He submitted that elections of the commissioner of
any Commission are superintendent by the IEBC, under A. 88(4). He quoted the International Centre for Policy
versus. A.G 2013.
“In our view, the key question is whether this Court is the right forum, in the first instance, to undertake an assessment
of the integrity of persons presenting themselves for public office. The court ideally operates in an environment of
competing legal claims founded on evidence.”
He further submitted that the question of integrity or lack thereof on the part of the advocate should go through
the processes of the Advocates Complaints Commission and the Disciplinary Tribunal. The only document that
to be presented by an applicant should be a certificate of good standing and that other criterion which could
be subject to interference do not form the basis of an integrity test.
Mr. Majimbo Georgardis seconded the motion and noted that since his motion had been combined with Mr.
Ogada’s, he be accorded time to make comments.
NOTICE OF MOTION BY MAJIMBO GEORGIADIS
Amendment of the LSK Electoral Code of Conduct and evaluation of electronic voting.
1. A special resolution be and is hereby passed by members of the Society, by way of an amendment to
section 6 (1) and 6 (2) of the revised Law Society of Kenya Electoral Code of Conduct 2015,
deleting/removing the mandatory requirements of clearance by the Higher Education Loans Board and
Kenya Revenue Authority and produce a clearance certificate from the two bodies as proof of the same.
2. A special resolution be and is hereby passed by members of the Society that electronic voting shall only
be introduced/adopted by the Society upon sufficient proof that the system has been thoroughly
scrutinized by members of the Society and is not prone to manipulation and that the same is simple,
accurate, verifiable, secure and accountable.
He noted that most members were young advocates who were ambitious to run for elective positions but were still
repaying i.e. HELB loans. These advocates, he went on to explain, have integrity but are not cleared by HELB. Mr.
Majimbo referred members to the case of Luka Logway Versus Gerald Otieno Kajwang, where Justice Lenaola ruled
that for elected positions the criteria should ensure that they were free and fair.
Mr. Omwanza Nyamwea seconded the motion.
Mr. Derek Mwangi noted that appointment to the JSC was not purely elective as some members were appointed.
He noted that Section. 12 of the Leadership and Integrity Act requires a person who intends to be appointed to any
state and public office must present compliance certificates. He submitted that in as much as these considerations
wanted to be removed from members of the Society, the decision ought to be left with the IEBC or EACC to
determine. He was of the view that the motion should fail to enable members elect persons with integrity in turn
once elected, no other institution could challenge the position.
Mr. Charles Kanjama sought to clarify and indicated that Regulation 6 had four parts. Part one was on HELB
Clearance.
The President indicated that the other part was on one having never been convicted of any act of professional
misconduct before the Disciplinary Tribunal in the three years immediately preceding the elections. The other part
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was on signing the LSK candidate declaration of compliance. The President clarified that the motion only dealt with
part 6(1) and 6(2), specifically Tax and HELB Clearances. He indicated that members could only vote on 6(1) and
6(2) and not Part 6(3) and 6(4), which dealt with professional misconduct.
Resolution: By a majority vote, members voted in favor of amending the Electoral Code of Conduct by removing
the requirements for clearance from Higher Education Loans Board and Kenya Revenue Authority.
NOTICE OF MOTION BY SYLVESTER MBITHI DATED 7TH MARCH 2019
Revision of subscription fees for young advocates. The motion provided:
A special resolution to be and is hereby passed that the total annual subscription fees, including practicing
certificate fee, all other subscriptions and levies, advocates benevolent association and or any other, shall not
be more than Kenya shillings five thousand (KES 5000/-) for advocates of between 0 to 3 years and not be
more than Kenya shillings ten thousand (KES 10000/-) for advocates between 3 to 5 years.
The President pointed out that motion number 6 and motion number 14 should be deferred, as the issues of
subscription were set out in the Regulations. Motion number 14 provided for the subscription fee be revised
downwards regardless of the year of practice, sex, status, ability or inability to pay. The President directed that
motions number 6 and 14 be deferred to the SGM and proceeded to motion number seven.
Mr. Sylvester Mbithi objected to the motion being deferred.
The President reminded members that it had been resolved earlier in the meeting that any motion touching on the
Regulations, be deferred to SGM.
Mr. Sylvester Mbithi pointed out that many members had come to deliberate on the motion and objected to its
connection to the Regulations, which had been cited as the reason for deferment. Additionally, he pointed out that
either section 42 or 43 of the LSK Act gave the Council authority to propose subscriptions. He stated that his position
was that section 16 of the LSK Act gave the forum, or any forum of members meaning the Special General Meeting
and by it being the supreme organ of the Society, the power to pass the resolution and thus, the motion was properly
before the forum. He emphasized that his motion was essentially to reduce the subscription fee for young advocates
of 0 – 5 years.
The President reminded members that the motion affects Regulation 9 of the LSK Regulations, which provides for
annual subscription fees. Additionally, the fees were tabulated in the schedule of the Regulations.
After consultation, Mr. Sylvester Mbithi agreed to defer his motion.
The President enquired from Mr. Wangila whether he had agreed to his motion and that of Mr. Mbithi being
deferred. Mr. Wangila indicated that he had no objection and thanked the President for giving him an opportunity
to comment on his motion.
Mr. Brian Odongo reminded the President that motion number 7 had been deferred to the SGM.
Resolution: Motion number 6, motion number 7 and motion number 14 be deferred to the SGM.
The President invited Mr. Charles Kanjama to move his motion. He indicated that the mover of the motion was Mr.
Justus Mutia though he would second the motion. He further noted that motions 9 and 10 were related therefore,
would be discussed together.
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Mr. Omwanza Nyamweya on a point of order sought a clarification noting that the issue in the motion had been
deliberated under the Regulations and Branches had been denied powers to conduct CPDs at the Special General
Meeting.
The President confirmed that it was indeed true a motion having been moved by Mr. Kanjama and the same had
failed. He proposed that Mr. Mutia moves his motion after which it would be put to a vote.
NOTICE OF MOTION BY JUSTUS MUTIA AND CHARLES KANJAMA DATED 8TH MARCH 2019 CONSOLIDATED
WITH NOTICE OF MOTION BY JUSTUS MUTIA AND CHARLES KANJAMA DATED 8TH MARCH 2019
NOTICE OF MOTION BY JUSTUS MUTIA AND CHARLES KANJAMA
The motion provided:
1. That this motion be considered and voted on during consideration of the Advocates (Continuing
Professional Development) Rules, 2014.
2. That the LSK Branches had been given the mandate to address practice and welfare issues within the
Branches. In actualizing their mandate, Branches had been conducting trainings and events while still
generating revenue for LSK. Accordingly, Branches be and are hereby allowed to act as agents of LSK in
such trainings and offer CPD Points as accredited providers which would ensure that members engage
wholesomely with Branches and have maximum impact.
NOTICE OF MOTION BY JUSTUS MUTIA AND CHARLES KANJAMA
The motion provided:
1. That this motion be considered and voted on during the aforementioned AGM and that in keeping with
legislative practice, each amendment be considered and put to vote separately.
2. That LSK Branches have been vested with practice and welfare mandate which mandate extends to
dealing with the welfare of members and increasing member participation in Branch activities.
Accordingly, Branches have engaged the CPD Committee in a bid to be accredited CPD providers but
have been turned away on the grounds that their accreditation requires amendment of Advocates (CPD)
rules, 2014 to allow Branches to be accredited providers.
3. That upon benchmarking with other jurisdictions, it was noted that other Law Societies have allowed
their Branches to be CPD providers.
4. That should Branches be accredited, they shall limit their activities to one hundred (100) or less participants
and the total number of accredited CPD points to three per members per year.
5. That the following proposed amendments shall strengthen the efficacy effectiveness and operation of the
LSK Branches, and to secure the operational autonomy and services delivery mandate of the Branches, be
and are hereby incorporated via amendment into the Advocates (CPD) Rules, 2014.
6. The proposed amendments are as follows (Justification given in brackets where necessary):
a. Amend rule 2 by adding to the definition of “accredited provider” the following: ‘accredited provider’ means
an institution or an individual approved by the Council, and includes each of the LSK Branches.
(Justification: The LSK Branches may not be understood under the general bracket of an institution.)
b. Amend rule 2 by adding the definition of Branch as follows: Branch means a Branch of the Law Society of
Kenya as provided for under the Schedule to the Law Society of Kenya Act, 2014.
(Justification: To harmonize with the LSK Act)
c. Amend the Rules by inserting rule (8A) (a) as follows:
8(A) (a) The LSK Branches as accredited providers shall provide any of the approved CPD activities under these rules
and shall award a maximum of 3 CPD points per members per year for Advocates who attend the CPD activities.
8(A)(b) The CPD Committee shall determine the number of CPD points to be awarded in a specific activity at the
LSK Branch within two weeks of notification from the LSK Branches provided that if the CPD committee does not
respond, the following schedule shall be followed in determining the CPD points to be awarded;
I. A two-hour activity shall accrue a half CPD point;
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II. A half day activity shall accrue one CPD point;
III. A full day activity shall accrue two CPD points;
IV. A two days’ activity shall accrue three CPD points;
8(A)(c) the Branches shall not be required to pay any fee for accreditation and if any processing is required, a fee is
required for attendance by members at CPD events, it shall not exceed Kenya Shillings Five hundred (Kshs. 500.00)
Justification: It is not possible for a Branch to effectively deal with practice and welfare matters of its members unless
it is recognized as an accredited provider, and allowed to offer courses- like numerous other accredited providers-
to its members. Like the other accredited providers, it will be limited to a maximum of three out of the five available
CPD points
d. Amend rule 14 by adding rule 14(3) as follows;
14(3) this regulation shall not apply to LSK Branches.
Justification: The mandates of the Branches have already been provided for under the LSK Act 2014.
7. Pursuant to the proposed amendments and any other amendments to be carried upon procedural
determination by members;
a) The Secretary be and is hereby allowed to adjust the numbering of the various sub-paragraphs in the
regulations to take into account the additions and deletions herein so as to ensure consecutive numbering
of all sub paragraphs.
b) The amendments herein to take effect immediately upon adoption and approval by the general meeting.
c) The Secretary and President of the Law Society of Kenya be and are hereby directed to discharge all duties
required to ensure full and immediate legal recognition and validity of the adopted amendments.
Mr. Justus Mutia the Chairperson of the South Eastern Branch of the Law Society of Kenya indicated that Branches
should be given the mandate to offer CPDs as an organ of the LSK. He submitted that when CPD rules were being
promulgated, the drafters did not intend to stop the organs of the LSK from offering CPD seminars. Further he
pointed out that given that LSK Act gave the Branches the mandate to handle practice and welfare matters, they
should be allowed to conduct some CPD Seminars. Branch Chairpersons further moved the motion that CPD Rules
be amended to allow Branches conduct CPD Seminars.
Mr. Charles Kanjama seconded the motion and reminded members that at the SGM, Branch Chairpersons were
informed that the Advocate CPD Rules were in a different statute and thus improper to introduce CPD matters in
the LSK Regulations. The matter was not considered substantively. He indicated that at the present AGM, the matter
would be considered substantively and it was for members to decide whether CPD Rules should be amended or
applied in such a manner as to allow Branches to be in the same category as other accredited institutions that offer
CPDs, under the supervision of the CPD Committee. He noted that the Rules were enacted way before the formation
of Branches thus the denial of accreditation, citing that CPD Rules do not provide for Branches. He pointed out that
Branches should be recognized as units that could and should offer CPDs and added that the intention was to mobilize
members to benefit from the trainings organized by Branches and not to take away profit from the LSK National
Office. Mr. Kanjama argued that the motion was in favor of the eight (8) LSK Branches.
Mr. Eric Theuri informed members that the motion had been deliberated upon in a previous AGM and had failed.
He proposed that that the same motion should not be reintroduced.
Mr. Ribin Ondwari supported the motion and indicated that there was need to empower Branches. He further
pointed out that the same was an issue of capacity building and just like devolving funds to the Branches; the National
Office should allow and enable more growth of Branches by allowing them carry out CPD Seminars.
Prof. Tom Ojienda thanked the Council for organizing the AGM noting that certain monumental motions had been
passed. While contributing to the motion, he indicated that the CPD Rules were drafted prior to the formation of
the Branches. In addition, the intention of the Rules was to enable the LSK to provide continuous legal education.
He echoed Mr. Kanjama’s sentiments on the need to empower Branches and any further details on the same be
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worked out between the LSK National Office and the Branches. He proposed that the Branches administer two and
a half points with the rest of the points being secured from CPDs organized by the National Office.
Mr. Okello opposed the motion stating that some Branches were still inactive and they would be unable to take up
the proposed mandate. Further, he indicated that holding CPDs in various areas gave advocates an opportunity to
traverse the Country. Lastly, he was of the view that some Branches would offer substandard seminars.
Mr. Charles Kanyango supported the motion and indicated that it was the right time and a worthy move to give
Branches power to organize CPDs.
Dr. Jack Mwimali also supported the motion but cautioned that while offering the trainings by the Branches, there
should be quality control so that activities adhere to quality standards since that was the essence of the training.
Ms. Mercy Okiro supported the motion by indicating that if the Council was willing to devolve funds to the Branches,
the Council ought to devolve some responsibilities too such as trainings. She pointed out that the cost of travelling
to attend CPD for members was high. In conclusion, she suggested that there was need to have quality control which
could be done by the CPD Committee and the National Office.
Mr. Wangila Waliaula commenced by pointing out that he sat in the CPD Committee and was a Council Member of
the Nairobi Branch. He informed members that time was ripe for the Branches to provide CPDs given that other
bodies had been accredited. He proposed that quality control be carried out by the CPD Committee.
Mr. Kipchuma Oliver supported the motion with certain modifications. He explained that since quality control
needed to be maintained, Branches be allowed to organize the seminars while the CPD Committee retains the
capacity to choose the trainers.
Ms. Lindah Kiome (Chairperson-Mt. Kenya Branch) also supported the motion indicating that having devolved funds
to the Branches, accreditation should also be devolved for the betterment of members.
Mr. Enock Mulongo noted that Branches and other accredited institutions were under the CPD Rules. They were
thus allowed to offer CPD events, given that the definition of accreditation had been properly provided for under
the Regulations. He believed Branches could seek for accreditation from the CPD Committee. He sought clarification
from Mr. Kanjama on what exactly the Branches were unable to offer under the Regulations, in terms of providing
CPD trainings since the Rules allowed them.
Ms. Faith Waigwa opposed the motion on the grounds that the Regulations passed in 2018 had a formula for revenue
sharing and in the event that the particular motion would be passed, then Branches would conduct CPD seminars as
accredited institutions. She explained that accredited institutions levy a fee in seminars they hold and all that goes to
the LSK was Kshs.1,000/-. In view of that, she noted that this would alter the revenue sharing formula that was
proposed and passed in the Regulations. She proposed that the motion be deferred to the SGM and thereafter the
matter can be dealt with in totality looking at the revenue sharing formula.
The President pointed out that this was a money motion and if Branches were to be given three (3) out of five (5)
CPD points, then service delivery and sustainability of the National Office would be interfered with greatly. He
explained that giving CPD points as suggest would see Branches allotted 65% of the revenue, acquired through CPD,
that runs the National Office. He inquired on whether a scientific study of what the cost benefit analysis is to the
National Office had been undertaken. In summary, Branches would be getting more funds than the National Office
yet some Branches do not have a Secretariat. He cautioned members against passing the motion without investigating
the financial implications.
Mr. Tom K’opere began by disclosing that he sits in the CPD Committee and that there were Regulations relating to
the motion including the issue of revenue sharing. He went ahead to indicate that devolution as proposed in the
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motion may be counter-productive in terms of revenue and quality assurance. He also noted that the Committee
involved the Branches in various seminars. He concluded by indicating that the motion would only be actualized
when a Branch had capacity to deliver and had certain structures. He noted that CPD had a directorate and inquired
if Branches had the capacity to run similar directorates. He proposed that Branches could be accommodated under
accredited institutions. In addition, the issuance of CPD Seminars by Branches should be treated progressively,
similarly to devolution and revenue sharing, noting which Branches have the capacity to run CPDs.
The President acknowledged that the core issue was how to deal with empowering Branches progressively. He also
noted that another concern was the lack of a proper scientific study to know the impact on quality of the CPD
seminars and financial impact on the National Office. He noted that the Regulations as passed provided for revenue
sharing formula but not for CPDs. He proposed that a committee be formed to investigate the matter scientifically
and the implications therewith. The Committee to involve the Branches, the CPD Committee and Council. Further,
the Committee would report back to members during the scheduled SGM.
Mr. Julius Kitheka indicated that he also sat in the CPD Committee and supported the proposal that a sub-committee
be formed which would look at the issues from the Branch, CPD Committee and the Council perceptively and
extensively, and come up with a comprehensive report to the AGM or SGM. He noted that Mombasa had conducted
CPDs on their own and had been given points.
Mr. Charles Kanjama responded to the various issues indicating that the proposal was reached after a lengthy and
sufficient deliberation by the Branch Chairs and the CPD Committee. He indicated that having attended a meeting
with the CPD Committee, he had categorically explained that all that Branches needed was accreditation to undertake
CPDs like other organizations. However, the CPD Committee in response indicated that under the CPD Rules,
Branches could not be accredited, unless the Rules were amended. While responding to Mr. Theuri’s concern that
the motion had been dealt with in the Regulations, Mr. Kanjama noted that there was never a motion to amend the
CPD Rules because the rules were under the Advocates Act while the LSK Regulations are under the LSK Act. He
indicated that it was the first-time members were being requested to consider Branches to offer CPDs. On the need
for Branches to develop capacity, he indicated that they just wanted accreditation, whereas the CPD Committee
would review the quality. He also noted that they were not asking for exclusive CPD points but instead be treated
like other accredited institutions. Lastly, he proposed that while the Committee was being formed to deliberate on
these issues, Branches should be allowed to be accredited providers.
Prof. Sihanya commended the President on the way he was conducting the meeting and supported the proposal to
have a sub-committee.
Mr. Eric Theuri indicated that so far as the motion sought to give the Branches accreditation, the same should be
allowed to that extent. He pointed out that there was a similar motion (motion number 10) and if adopted, then
there would be no need to form a sub-committee to look into the issues of how financing would be affected because
Branches would then apply for accreditation. He proposed that the motion passes allowing Branches to be accredited
institutions that can apply for accreditation and with motion number 10, allow for amendment to include them as
accreditation institutions.
Ms. Corinne Lusigi opposed the motion for the reason that if it was allowed the CPD would not be regularized and
standardized.
The President noted members’ contributions but cautioned against passing a motion without analyzing the quality
and financial impact. He further noted that the jurisdiction bestowed on Branches was matters practice and welfare.
Mr. Julius Kitheka proposed that the AGM forms a Committee to investigate issues and come up with a
comprehensive and scientific report to be tabled before the General Meeting.
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Resolution: By a unanimous decision, the Council to form a Committee comprising of representatives of the Council,
CPD Committee and the Branch chairpersons to look into the matter and report back to the General Meeting.
NOTICE OF MOTION BY LEMPAA SUYIANKA DATED 8TH MARCH 2019
The motion provided that;
1. A Special Resolution be and is hereby passed by members of the meeting for the Law Society barring
representative of the Law Society Commissioners from appearing before and or addressing judges and judicial
officers in contentious matters in court.
2. A resolution is hereby passed that there is reasonable perception that when a commissioner appears before a
judicial officer or a judge, the said judge or judicial officer may not be able to discharge his or her duties
independently which has direct effect on the judge\ judicial officer the reputation of administration of justice.
The Motion was based on the following grounds;
That the judicial officer feels, perceive or become cognizance of the presence of the appointment officer who also
doubles up as disciplinary and promotion master before him or her.
3. That the aforementioned factors have direct impact on the fortune of judicial officer or judge and therefore
there is a reasonable, legitimate and honest apprehension that the obscure and/ or extirpate the doctrine of
equality of arms amongst litigants.
4. That the fact that Law Society Kenya Judicial Service Commissioners occupy an office or position over the
judge and judicial officer further suppresses the notion of independence of the judicial and sanctity of
administration of justice.
5. That there is reasonable perception that the judicial officer in question or judge may not be able to discharge
his duties independently and that this has direct effect on the judge/judicial officer and the reputation of
administration of justice.
6. That there is a likelihood that some of the judges or judicial officer may be appearing before the Law Society
of Kenya Commissioners together with other commission members of the Judicial Service Commission for
new appointments, promotion or subjects of disciplinary action by the Commissioners who appear before
them.
7. That JSC representative is remunerated by the public for participating in activities of the Judicial Service
Commission and therefore there is abundance of public interest in limiting the right of audience of
commissioners before judges and judicial officer.
8. That if this motion passes the commissioners will still have the benefit of maintaining and running their law
practices/consultancies with the only provision that they shall not appear before the judicial officers while
still in office.
9. That there is a great public interest in maintaining the independence and perception of judges and judicial
officer outweighs the personal interest to appear before the judges and magistrates or judicial to urge matters.
10. That Law Society of Kenya enjoys both constitution and statutory monopoly and therefore must lead by
example in promoting the rule of law, independence of the Judiciary and the nobility of the administration
of justice.
11. Those members of the Society were aware of the how some Law Society of Kenya representatives in the
Judicial Service Commission use their officers and position of authority to intimated Judges and Judicial
Officers.
Mr. Lempaa Suyinka explained that the motion sought to bar representatives of the JSC from appearing before the
magistrates they discipline; they vet and they transfer because the rule of law must not only be done but seem to be
done. He noted that the JSC was a constitutional office which was mandated to promote constitutionality. He
submitted that a member appearing before the very Commission and while applying the objective test blurred the
public perception.
Mr. Kiprono Felix opposed the motion indicating that the motion was nebulously drafted.
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The motion was seconded by Mr. Wahome Thuku who pointed out that every member has a right to move a motion
no matter how much emotions it evokes or handouts received to oppose the motion.
Mr. Tom K’opere proposed that considering the mood of the meeting, that the motion be put to a vote.
Members opposed the proposal and the President called for members’ interventions.
The President asked members to observe respect and consider dignity and decorum of the profession and for one
another despite having different opinions. He asked members to ensure that there was sobriety in the debates.
Mr. Frank Walukwe opposed the motion by noting that it was not in order to decide that by the mere fact that a
member was going to represent LSK that they are supposed to stop earning a living even though it is known that at
the JSC they earn allowance and salaries.
The President inquired on whether there were members who supported the motion to be given an opportunity to
make their contributions.
Mr. Maurice Kinyanjui supported the motion primarily as a matter of honor. He submitted that, once elected as a
member of JSC, one should not appear before the courts that they oversee.
Ms. Janet Wekesa opposed the motion.
Ms. Martha Waweru urged members to exercise moral authority since they also mirror the Society. She noted the
conflict of interest that arises when an individual appears before the said magistrate. She submitted that it was only
human nature to be intimidated.
Prof. Tom Ojienda began by stating that his character had been called to question and thus the need for his response.
He explained that the role of the Judicial Service Commission as set out in Article. 171. He went on to explain that
the elections of a male or female member to the JSC as premised on the Constitution called for a practicing advocate.
Therefore, there was need to amend the Constitution to discuss the motion. He also noted that the JSC quorum was
made of six(6) members and did not understand how one member would sway decisions made by the quorum. On
the issue of conflict of interest, he stated the same was a question of law. He noted that the motion casted doubt on
the independence of judicial officers.
Mr. Lempaa Suyianka responded by noting that there was a misconception on the meaning of practice. While
responding to Prof. Ojienda’s submission, he stated that Section 16 of the Advocates’ Act defined a ‘practicing
advocate’ to include even those who do not go to court. He pointed out that having had radical judicial surgery
which saw many judicial officers leave the Bench, it was not enough to claim that judicial officers could not be
intimidated. While responding to the concerns on conflict of interest, Mr. Lempaa indicated it was about the public
perception given that the test was that of a reasonable man rather the test ought to be objective.
Resolution: The President put the motion to vote and by majority vote in opposition of the same, the motion failed.
NOTICE OF MOTION BY LEMPAA SUYIANKA DATED 8TH MARCH 2019
The motion provided as below;
1. That the current section 4 reads that if an advocate accrues more than five units, the excess number of units
shall not be carried over to the next CPD year by that advocate.
2. That knowledge gained by an advocate who accrues more points does not expire with the effluxion of time
as human brain is always processing knowledge.
3. That Section 4 (d) allows advocates who fail to accrue five units to make up the difference in the period
between the 1st January and 31st January of the next CPD year.
4. That professional development is not a function of a calendar year and once knowledge is gained and used
it is continuous and sustainable.
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5. That units gained by advocate cost money and that the constitution of Kenya 2010 guarantees the right to
property and once the excess accrued units are lost the advocates right to property is seriously engaged.
6. That Law Society Kenya enjoys both constitution and statutory monopoly and therefore lead by example in
being fair to members and safeguarding the right to property.
7. That the current rule only takes continuously learning as a capital good and not a consumer good and hence
trying to a calendar year.
The President suggested that since there was a Committee dealing with the CPD matters, the motion be deferred too
and then be referred to the said Committee, which would also give members a comprehensive report on
how/whether CPD points could be carried forward to the next year.
Mr. Lempaa Suiyanka stated that he had no objection to the President’s suggestion.
The President proposed that the Committee to be constituted to also consider motion 12 on whether CPD points
would be carried over to the following year.
Resolution: Members resolved that the motion be deferred and be referred to the Committee which would give
members a comprehensive report on how/whether CPD points could be carried forward to the next year.
MIN. AGM 10/2019: ANY OTHER BUSINESS
The President inquired on any other business that would be required to be admitted in accordance with Regulation
35.
Mr. Mwaura Kabata indicated that he had filed his motion. The President inquired on whether it was the motion
filed on the 11th of March, to which Mr. Kabata affirmed. The President while responding noted that the said motion
had been filed out of time and pursuant to Regulation 32, could not be admitted.
Mr. Kabata inquired whether the said motion could be brought before the floor of the house for members to decide,
as it sought to include members who had been structurally and statutorily excluded from membership.
The President however denied the request pointing out the Council had ruled that motions were out of time, thus
could not be admitted. It was also imperative to note that the agenda had already been adopted.
Mr. Cohen Amanya noted that the Rule cited by the President did not give the Council powers and mandate to
decide on admissibility of motions given that under the Act, there is no provision as to when a motion should be
filed.
In response, the President noted that the Regulations provide that motions must be presented twenty one(21) days
before the date fixed for the AGM; hence the motion did not fall within that timeline.
Mr. Cohen Amanya urged the President to reconsider his decision as the motion was being made on behalf of
colleagues working as state officers at the DPP and AG, for them to be also in active practice.
The President clarified that on the issue the Law Society of Kenya had engaged the AG and the DPP. He reported
that there was a taskforce set up between the state law office and the Council to deliberate and pass
recommendations. Further, the taskforce had written to the AG and the DPP to enable advocates in these offices, be
active members. He suggested that members await the taskforce report in order to move forward.
Mr. Cohen suggested that the motion be pushed to the SGM. However, the President directed that the Agenda had
been adopted as it was.
Prof. Ben Sihanya indicated that there were issues that were taken for granted but was glad that the meeting had
been conducted well and professionally. He thanked all in attendance for ensuring that important resolutions were
passed.
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Mr. Areba Omwoyo echoed the sentiments of Prof. Sihanya and expressed that there were instances when members
were filled with emotions and noted they need not wash dirty linen in public. He thanked members and reminded
them that the Society was more important and they would still need it even after 30 years.
Mr. Ribin Ondwari thanked the President and made his observation that there was a tendency of interpreting
provisions selectively even in previous AGMs. He requested that the same be looked into and proposed that where
the Council does not agree with the interpretation of a member, the same should go on record as a member’s
interpretation regardless of whether they agree or disagree.
Mr. Dennis Wambua indicated that it was his first time to attend the LSK AGM after admission and that he was
inspired by the robust engagements between members and the Council and wished everyone well in their endeavors.
The President appreciated the sentiments from members and reiterated that even though members had engaged in
heated debates, it was prudent to always remember that everyone was given a fair chance to speak as had been
witnessed during the meeting.
He thanked members for exercising patience and informed them that lunch had been served. He also reminded
members to collect the Annual Report on their way out and invited them to attend the Annual Dinner which had
been scheduled for the same day from 6.30pm at the Intercontinental Nairobi.
There being no further business the Annual General Meeting ended at 6.30pm, with a word of prayer from the
Secretary.
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