The County Diary

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...

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses the press in Nairobi after announcing major party leadership realignments ahead of 2027. By Maximilla Wafula, Sub-Editor , The County Diary News NAIROBI, KENYA - Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) Party Leader H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled a major restructuring of the party’s leadership while taking a firm stance on the state of the nation and the country's readiness for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a media briefing in Nairobi, Dr. Musyoka announced four strategic appointments pursuant to the mandate granted to him by the WPF National Delegates Congress in October 2025. In the new line-up, former Cabinet Minister and two-term Kigumo MP Hon. Jamleck Irungu Kamau steps in as WPF Chairman, while seasoned diplomat and veteran administrator Ambassador Siyat Osman Ibrahim takes up the role of Deputy Chairperson. Nyali MP Hon. Mohamed Ali, CBS, HSC, has been appointed Deputy Party Leader Designate under Article 1...