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Publications, legislation, LSK Gazette issues, policy submissions, and case law digests — the authoritative resource hub for the Kenyan legal profession.
Publications
Journals, practice guides, handbooks, and reports produced by the Law Society of Kenya and its committees.
LSK Law Journal — Volume 12, 2026
The flagship annual journal of the Law Society of Kenya. Volume 12 covers constitutional litigation trends, land law reforms, digital evidence in commercial disputes, and a retrospective on the Legal Aid Act.
LSK Law Journal — Vol. 11, 2025
Conveyancing Practice Guide — 4th Edition
Advocate's Handbook on Professional Conduct 2023
Employment Law Practice Guide — 2nd Edition
State of the Legal Profession in Kenya 2025
Legal Aid Practitioners' Handbook 2024
LSK Law Journal — Vol. 10, 2024
Criminal Litigation Practice Guide — 3rd Edition
Access to Justice Index — Kenya 2024
Members have access to 200+ additional publications including all practice guides, specialist handbooks, and committee reports. Log in with your advocate account to access the full library.
Log in for full accessLegislation library
Key statutes and statutory instruments relevant to legal practice in Kenya, with LSK annotations where available. Full text is hosted on Kenya Law.
Advocates Act, Cap. 16 (as amended)
The primary statute governing the legal profession — admission, discipline, practising certificates, and offences.
Law Society of Kenya Act, 2014
Establishes LSK as a statutory body, sets out its objects, governance structure, and membership obligations.
Advocates (Remuneration) Order 2009 (as amended 2026)
Sets minimum fee scales for contentious and non-contentious legal work. Revised version effective 1 September 2026.
Legal Aid Act, 2016
Provides for the provision of legal aid to indigent persons and establishes the National Legal Aid Service.
Land Registration Act, 2012 (as amended)
Governs land titles and registration — essential for conveyancing practice. Includes 2024 digital registry amendments.
Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009
Imposes AML obligations on advocates including customer due diligence and suspicious activity reporting.
Arbitration Act, 1995 (as amended)
Governs domestic and international arbitration. Essential reference for commercial dispute practitioners.
Employment Act, 2007 (as amended 2023)
Regulates employment contracts, termination, leave, and dispute resolution. Includes 2023 remote work amendments.
LSK Gazette
The official publication of the Law Society of Kenya — circulars, disciplinary notices, fee changes, and membership announcements.
July 2026
Circular 15/2026 · Remuneration Order update · CPD calendar Q4June 2026
Circular 14/2026 · Legal aid referral procedures · Disciplinary noticesMay 2026
AGM notice · Council standing orders update · New member noticesApril 2026
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Research & policy
LSK's formal submissions to Parliament and government, position papers, task force reports, and research on matters affecting the legal profession and the rule of law.
LSK Submission on the Legal Aid Amendment Bill 2026
LSK's formal submission to the National Assembly Committee on Justice addressing eligibility thresholds, county funding mechanisms, and legal aid provider accreditation.
LSK Position Paper on Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice
A considered position on the use of AI tools in legal practice, including ethical obligations, client disclosure requirements, and the professional liability framework.
Task Force Report: Digital Courts and e-Filing in Kenya
Recommendations of the LSK–Judiciary joint task force on the rollout of e-filing and digital court proceedings, including infrastructure gaps and transitional guidance for practitioners.
LSK Submission on the Finance Bill 2025
LSK's submission to Parliament on the tax implications of the Finance Bill 2025 for the legal profession, including proposed changes to stamp duty on legal instruments.
LSK Position Paper on Judicial Independence 2025
LSK's formal position on threats to judicial independence in Kenya, including executive interference, budget allocation, and security of tenure for judicial officers.
Case law digest
Summaries of significant court decisions affecting legal practice in Kenya, curated by the LSK Law Reform & Legislation Committee. Full judgments are available on Kenya Law.
Ochieng & 2 others v Attorney General & another [2026] eKLR
The Court of Appeal upheld that a practising certificate is a property right under Article 40 of the Constitution. Suspension without a fair hearing was held to be unconstitutional, setting an important procedural precedent for LSK disciplinary proceedings.
Waweru v Equity Bank Kenya Limited [2026] eKLR
The High Court found that digital signatures on loan agreements met the requirements of the Kenya Information and Communications Act and were enforceable. Significant for banking and commercial practitioners dealing with e-contracts.
Kariuki v County Government of Nakuru & 3 others [2026] eKLR
The Environment and Land Court ruled that county governments may not revoke title deeds issued under a national government programme without following the Land Registration Act procedure. Critical authority for conveyancing practitioners in devolved land disputes.
Republic v Mwenda & 4 others [2026] eKLR
The High Court (Criminal Division) held that WhatsApp messages obtained without a court order were inadmissible as evidence, affirming the constitutional right to privacy under Article 31 and raising standards for digital evidence collection in criminal proceedings.
Otieno v Nairobi City County [2025] eKLR
The ELRC affirmed that casual employees engaged continuously for more than 12 months must be treated as permanent employees and are entitled to statutory benefits, clarifying the enforcement of the Employment Act for practitioners in labour disputes.
Kimani & another v Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd [2025] eKLR
The Court of Appeal held that a bank's failure to disclose all charges at the point of loan agreement constituted a breach of the Consumer Protection Act and the Banking Act, entitling the borrower to rescind the agreement.
LSK members access the full case law digest with 200+ annotated decisions, organised by practice area and updated monthly by the Law Reform Committee.
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