LSK members led by president Charlse Kanjama match on the streets of Nairobi to protest against the death of advocates Edward Kariuki and Esther Wairimu. [Collins Oduor, Standard]
The High Court has issued interim conservatory orders suspending the Law Society of Kenya's (LSK) nationwide boycott against Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and other targeted judges and judicial officers over allegations of gross misconduct and corruption.
In a brief ruling, Justice David Mburu of the Milimani High Court on Monday barred LSK from disrupting or interfering with court proceedings before the judges and judicial officers named in its communication dated July 20, 2026, or before any other judge or judicial officer across the country until the case is heard and determined.
"There be an interim conservatory order restraining LSK from disrupting and/or interfering with court proceedings before the judges and judicial officers mentioned in their communication dated July 20, 2026, or any other judge or judicial officer pending the hearing and determination of the application," Justice Mburu ordered.
While granting the conservatory orders, the judge observed that the court could not ignore the prevailing situation in the Judiciary, noting the complaints of intimidation and harassment directed at judges and magistrates following the boycott directive.
"The court does not operate in isolation. This court is alive to what has been going on," Justice Mburu said before adding that the interim orders were necessary to preserve order and the administration of justice pending the determination of the petition.
The orders come as a major reprieve for the Judiciary after efforts by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to resolve the dispute through negotiations failed to yield a settlement or secure the withdrawal of the boycott.