Caption for the landscape image: How the Njonjo factor shaped LSK, but Muthoga takeover shifted tide Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Scroll down to read the article By John Kamau Summary Article Related What you need to know: Njonjo allies took control of LSK and the critics, who included Lee Muthoga, had to wait longer to lead it.By backing the Bar and the Bench to retain its whiteness, Njonjo’s role as AG would face no handicaps. It was a classic gatekeeping strategy. In case you missed the first part of this #LSKDecides2026 series, start here: Lawyers, power and protest: How LSK learned to speak—or stay silent ------ PREMIUM Lawyers, power and protest: How LSK learned to speak—or stay silent LSK has always struggled between silence and eloquence. PREMIUM Encounters that defined crucial role of law society An emerging trend is that membership of the council is a platform for contesting JSC posts PREMIUM How State finally captured Kenya’s legal profession The book 'Black Bar' traces the history of legal practice in the country from the colonial days through its 10 chapters. PREMIUM A look at the days when LSK led from the front Last week, the Law Society of Kenya held elections to pick its president and council members. PREMIUM How Dar es Salaam University shaped Kenya’s top lawyers Francis Okomo Okello revisits the exciting days of students’ activism and intellectual debates at Dar es Salaam University. Recommended for you PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
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PREMIUM How State finally captured Kenya’s legal profession The book 'Black Bar' traces the history of legal practice in the country from the colonial days through its 10 chapters.
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