Faith Odhiambo hands over LSK presidency to Kanjama

The ceremony, which drew members from across the country, saw Kanjama and the incoming 2026–2028 Council sworn in before Odhiambo surrendered the instruments of the presidency, making Kanjama the 52nd president of the Society.

In an appreciation letter to members ahead of the handover, Odhiambo recalled how, two years ago, she had engaged thousands of lawyers across Kenya seeking the mandate to serve as the 51st president.

She said members had overwhelmingly endorsed her PSP Agenda, which rested on three main pillars — making decisive progress in restoring the dignity of the premier bar, asserting LSK's position as an indispensable voice for the rule of law, and creating sustainable stability within the Society.

"Two rapid years later, I can report with confidence that I have been faithful to these guiding beacons," she wrote.

Odhiambo was unreserved in her gratitude, noting that members' support had not stopped at the ballot but extended into material contributions towards enriching the Society's discharge of its mandate under Section 4 of the LSK Act.

She reflected on three distinct privileges she said had characterised her interactions with members during her presidency.

She noted that she was comforted by some outspoken support at a time when Kenya's rule of law space was particularly turbulent. She noted that on several occasions the Constitution was on test, and that duty as purveyors of justice demanded that the Society place its head and heart in the line of fire.

"The defiant courage required to do this would not be possible without the safety of having a 20,000-strong membership, firmly behind the work we do and ready to defend us against all adversity that came our way," she said.

Faith praised the membership's indomitable sense of sacrifice, a willingness to navigate a lot of obstacles in pursuit of the Society's collective goals.

She acknowledged that none of the successes of the past two years would have been achievable without members' readiness to set aside personal views, resources, and comfort for the good of the Society.

She commended the wise counsel she received from members throughout her tenure. Beyond the divergence of views that naturally exists within a body of professionals, Odhiambo said she found a wealth of ingenuity, innovation, vision, and strategy she could always rely on.

"Every difficult challenge we met was overcome through what came as natural solutions from the many of you who always offered your assistance and advice," she said.

Reflecting on the legacy of her administration, Odhiambo said the bar now stood more united than ever, on a clear trajectory of growth, shared ambition, and assured success.

She urged members to guard that unity jealously and to use it to support Kanjama and his team in the next phase of the Society's journey.

"It has been my life's greatest honour to serve you, and it is one I will hold dear for as long as I live. I thank you all for what we have achieved, the lessons we have learnt, the time we have shared, and most importantly, the relationships we have built," she wrote, signing off with a blessing for members and for the Law Society of Kenya.

Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama takes over from Faith Odhiambo. Kanjama was elected President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) after garnering 3,728 votes in a competitive race that attracted nationwide attention within the legal fraternity in February 2026.