The County Diary

Hon. Swanya Victor Ogeto championing sustainable economic development, innovation, and unity for a brighter future. A new Nyamira is possible By Maximilla Wafula - Sub Editor The County Diary News Speaking on the sidelines of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Annual Conference in Mombasa held under the theme "Business Unusual: Legal Practice in the Era of AI" Advocate Swanya Victor Ogeto called for visionary leadership, institutional consensus, and transformative local governance. Addressing broader political dynamics and presidential leadership, Advocate Swanya emphasized the critical need for political party leaders to unite behind a single candidate through consensus, mediation, and structured negotiation. Highlighting the experience and national stature of veteran leaders, he noted that diplomatic issue resolution remain central to achieving political stability and effective governance in Kenya. Shifting focus to local development and his gubernatorial ambitions for ...

Delegates follow engaging presentations during Day One of the LSK Annual Conference, exploring legal practice in the AI era. By Maximilla Wafula- The County Diary News Sub - Editor  The Annual Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Conference kicked off its first day with a high-stakes focus on the future of the legal profession, bringing together members of the Africa Bar Association (ABA) Board to deliberate on technology, governance, and the rule of law. Centered around the timely theme, "Business Unusual: Legal Practice in the Era of Artificial Intelligence," day one established a compelling narrative on how rapidly advancing technology is redefining traditional legal frameworks across the continent. Legal practitioners and industry leaders engaged in deep discussions regarding the integration of AI tools, automation in legal research, and the evolving ethical responsibilities facing modern advocates. Beyond technological disruption, pivotal conversations throughout the openi...

E Katerina Handa Enters Race for LSK Representative to Judicial Service Commission By Maximilla Wafula ,  Sub-Editor, The County Diary News Advocate E Katerina Handa has officially announced her candidacy for the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) female representative seat to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), pledging to champion integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of justice. Handa, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2007, brings a wealth of expertise to the race. As a Partner at Gitonga, Kinyanjui & Co. Advocates, a legal scholar, lecturer, and certified mediator and arbitrator, her multifaceted career spans legal practice, academia, and alternative dispute resolution. Speaking during a legal conference, Handa highlighted her active service across key LSK structures including the Commercial Practice, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and Editorial Committees. She noted that these roles h...

  BHigh Court advocate Phylis Wangui addresses journalists on key legal reforms during the 2026 Law Society of Kenya Annual Conference.y Maximilla Wafula The County Diary News Sub - Editor  NAIROBI, KENYA -  Legal practitioners from across the country have gathered for the annual Law Society of Kenya (LSK) conference to confront emerging practice trends and address the nation's political and legal direction. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Phyllis Wangui , an advocate of the High Court and 2027 Kiambu County Woman Representative aspirant under the Democratic Congress Party (DCP), underscored the relevance of this year’s assembly. Key discussions focused heavily on artificial intelligence, evaluating its ethical boundaries, court submission standards, and the future implications of AI-assisted judicial decisions. “We are interrogating the impact of technology on our practice,” Wanjiku stated. “From managing ethical issues when drafting court documents to questionin...

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Gentlemen’s Breakfast Addresses Legal Profession's Private Cost Speakers and guests pose at the LSK Gentlemen’s Breakfast during the 2026 Annual Conference in Kwale County. Kwale, Kenya — Members of the legal fraternity convened today at the Leisure Golf Club during the LSK Annual Conference 2026 for a Gentlemen’s Breakfast discussion themed “Winning Cases, Losing Homes? A Conversation on Modern Responsibility, Provision & Masculine Leadership.” Delivering key perspectives during the moderated session, Prof. Githu Muigai, SC, challenged male advocates to re-examine the balance between professional success and domestic presence. The conversation addressed the paradox facing many practitioners: securing victories in courtrooms while experiencing breakdown in personal and family life. Prof. Muigai noted that the skills defining effective advocacy—relentless argument, cross-examination, and refusal to concede—are often destructive when importe...

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka leaves Muthaiga Police Station after securing the release of activist Urbanus Wambua on Friday evening. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-Editor, The County Diary News Friday, August 7, 2026 NAIROBI, KENYA - Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja Coalition Party Leader, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, on Friday evening led a delegation of opposition leaders to Muthaiga Police Station in Nairobi, successfully securing the immediate release of political activist Urbanus Wambua, popularly known as Kanzala Kana . The intervention followed what leaders termed an arbitrary crackdown on political opponents. Wambua was reportedly abducted on Thursday night in Matiliku by unidentified individuals operating six unmarked Subaru vehicles a operational tactic that opposition figures have repeatedly raised alarms over. Despite being presented in court earlier on Friday, authorities failed to bring formal charges against Wambua, prompting his subsequent detention a...