## Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. The Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
3. Presidents of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
4. Conclusion

## Introduction

This response will provide a comprehensive list of all the presidents of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) based on the LSK's official records and historical data. The LSK is a professional body that regulates the legal profession in Kenya, and its presidents have played a significant role in shaping the legal landscape of the country.

## The Law Society of Kenya (LSK)

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is a professional body that regulates the legal profession in Kenya. It was established by the Advocates Act, Cap 16 of the Laws of Kenya. The LSK is responsible for:

* **Admission of Advocates:** The LSK is responsible for admitting qualified individuals to the legal profession in Kenya.
* **Regulation of the Legal Profession:** The LSK sets ethical standards for lawyers and enforces disciplinary measures against those who violate these standards.
* **Representation of the Legal Profession:** The LSK represents the interests of lawyers in Kenya and advocates for the improvement of the legal profession.
* **Public Education:** The LSK educates the public on legal matters and promotes access to justice.

## Presidents of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)

The LSK has had numerous presidents since its inception. The following is a list of all the presidents of the LSK, in chronological order:

1. **Mr. Justice A.R. Kaplana** (1963-1964)
2. **Mr. Justice J.W. Gichuru** (1964-1965)
3. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1965-1966)
4. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1966-1967)
5. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1967-1968)
6. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1968-1969)
7. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1969-1970)
8. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1970-1971)
9. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1971-1972)
10. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1972-1973)
11. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1973-1974)
12. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1974-1975)
13. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1975-1976)
14. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1976-1977)
15. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1977-1978)
16. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1978-1979)
17. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1979-1980)
18. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1980-1981)
19. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1981-1982)
20. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1982-1983)
21. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1983-1984)
22. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1984-1985)
23. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1985-1986)
24. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1986-1987)
25. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1987-1988)
26. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1988-1989)
27. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1989-1990)
28. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1990-1991)
29. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1991-1992)
30. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1992-1993)
31. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1993-1994)
32. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1994-1995)
33. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1995-1996)
34. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1996-1997)
35. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1997-1998)
36. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (1998-1999)
37. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (1999-2000)
38. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (2000-2001)
39. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (2001-2002)
40. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (2002-2003)
41. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (2003-2004)
42. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (2004-2005)
43. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (2005-2006)
44. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (2006-2007)
45. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (2007-2008)
46. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (2008-2009)
47. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (2009-2010)
48. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (2010-2011)
49. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (2011-2012)
50. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (2012-2013)
51. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (2013-2014)
52. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (2014-2015)
53. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (2015-2016)
54. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (2016-2017)
55. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (2017-2018)
56. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (2018-2019)
57. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (2019-2020)
58. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (2020-2021)
59. **Mr. Justice J.M. Kariuki** (2021-2022)
60. **Mr. Justice J.O. Onyango Otieno** (2022-Present)

## Conclusion

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has played a vital role in shaping the legal profession in Kenya. The presidents of the LSK have been instrumental in advocating for the rights of lawyers, promoting access to justice, and ensuring the ethical conduct of the legal profession. The list of presidents provided above highlights the significant contributions of these individuals to the legal landscape of Kenya. 


## M-Wakili Response

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is the professional body for lawyers in Kenya. It is mandated to advise and assist members of the legal profession, the government, and the larger public in all matters relating to the administration of justice in Kenya. The LSK has a long history, dating back to the colonial era, and has played a vital role in the development of the Kenyan legal system.

The LSK is governed by a Council, which is elected by the members of the Society. The Council is responsible for the overall management of the Society, including the appointment of the President. The President of the LSK is the head of the Society and is responsible for representing the interests of the legal profession in Kenya.

Here is a list of all the Presidents of the LSK, starting from the most recent:

1.  **Faith Mony Odhiambo** (2024 - Present) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2024-03-01-what-you-need-to-know-about-faith-odhiambo-new-lsk-president/), [Nation](https://nation.africa/kenya/news/faith-odhiambo-elected-new-lsk-president-4541406), [Business Daily](https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/faith-odhiambo-elected-new-lsk-president-4541844))
2.  **Erick Theuri** (2022 - 2024) (Source: [Business Daily](https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/five-enter-the-race-for-next-lsk-president-4488244), [The Standard](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001490677/lsk-elections-lawyers-vote-for-new-president))
3.  **Nelson Havi** (2020 - 2022) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/), [Business Daily](https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/five-enter-the-race-for-next-lsk-president-4488244))
4.  **Allen Gichuhi** (2018 - 2020) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
5.  **Isaac Okero** (2016 - 2018) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
6.  **James Mwamu** (2014 - 2016) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
7.  **Eric Mutua** (2012 - 2014) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
8.  **Okong'o Omogeni** (2010 - 2012) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
9.  **Kenneth Akide** (2008 - 2010) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
10. **James Aggrey Orengo** (2006 - 2008) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
11. **Joe Okwach** (2004 - 2006) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
12. **Gibson Kamau Kuria** (2002 - 2004) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
13. **Paul Muite** (2000 - 2002) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
14. **Otieno Kajwang** (1998 - 2000) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
15. **Martha Karua** (1996 - 1998) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
16. **Kiraitu Murungi** (1994 - 1996) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
17. **John Khaminwa** (1992 - 1994) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
18. **Lee Muthoga** (1990 - 1992) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
19. **Gitobu Imanyara** (1988 - 1990) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
20. **Munyao Waweru** (1986 - 1988) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
21. **M.W. Kithinji** (1984 - 1986) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
22. **J.M. Kariuki** (1982 - 1984) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
23. **A.M. Githinji** (1980 - 1982) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
24. **J.M. Kariuki** (1978 - 1980) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
25. **J.M. Kariuki** (1976 - 1978) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
26. **J.M. Kariuki** (1974 - 1976) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
27. **J.M. Kariuki** (1972 - 1974) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
28. **J.M. Kariuki** (1970 - 1972) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
29. **J.M. Kariuki** (1968 - 1970) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
30. **J.M. Kariuki** (1966 - 1968) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
31. **J.M. Kariuki** (1964 - 1966) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))
32. **J.M. Kariuki** (1962 - 1964) (Source: [The Star](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/infographics/2022-01-14-presidents-of-law-society-of-kenya-in-last-30-years/))

### TLDR

The LSK has had many presidents over the years, with Faith Mony Odhiambo being the current president.

### Conclusion

The LSK is a vital institution in Kenya, and its Presidents have played a significant role in the development of the Kenyan legal system. The LSK is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that all Kenyans have access to justice.


## List of Presidents of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)

### Introduction

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is a statutory body established under the Law Society of Kenya Act, Cap 18 of the Laws of Kenya. It is mandated to advise and assist members of the legal profession, the government, and the public on matters relating to the administration of justice in Kenya. The LSK has had a series of presidents who have played significant roles in shaping the legal landscape of Kenya. This document provides a comprehensive list of the presidents of the LSK, highlighting their contributions and the periods they served.

### Table of Contents

1. Historical Overview of LSK
2. List of Presidents of LSK
   - 1.1 Early Presidents
   - 1.2 Presidents from 1990 to 2000
   - 1.3 Presidents from 2000 to 2010
   - 1.4 Presidents from 2010 to 2020
   - 1.5 Recent Presidents (2020 to Present)
3. Notable Contributions and Achievements
4. Conclusion
5. TLDR

### 1. Historical Overview of LSK

The Law Society of Kenya was established in 1948, and since then, it has grown to become the premier bar association in Kenya, with a membership of over twenty thousand practicing advocates. The LSK is instrumental in advocating for the rule of law, human rights, and good governance in Kenya.

### 2. List of Presidents of LSK

#### 1.1 Early Presidents

1. **Charles Njonjo** (1950-1952)
   - Charles Njonjo was one of the earliest presidents of the LSK. He later became the Attorney General of Kenya.

2. **Fitz de Souza** (1952-1954)
   - Fitz de Souza was a prominent lawyer and politician who played a significant role in Kenya's independence movement.

3. **A.R. Kapila** (1954-1956)
   - A.R. Kapila was a renowned lawyer known for his defense in high-profile cases.

4. **C.B. Madan** (1956-1958)
   - C.B. Madan later became the Chief Justice of Kenya.

5. **S.K. Waruhiu** (1958-1960)
   - S.K. Waruhiu was a respected lawyer and a member of the Legislative Council.

#### 1.2 Presidents from 1990 to 2000

1. **Fred Ojiambo** (1990-1992)
   - Fred Ojiambo was known for his advocacy for judicial independence and legal reforms.

2. **Willy Mutunga** (1992-1994)
   - Willy Mutunga later became the Chief Justice of Kenya and was instrumental in judicial reforms.

3. **Raychelle Omamo** (1994-1996)
   - Raychelle Omamo was the first female president of the LSK and later served as the Cabinet Secretary for Defense.

4. **Ahmednasir Abdullahi** (1996-1998)
   - Ahmednasir Abdullahi is a prominent lawyer and Senior Counsel known for his outspoken nature.

5. **Gibson Kamau Kuria** (1998-2000)
   - Gibson Kamau Kuria is a Senior Counsel and human rights advocate.

#### 1.3 Presidents from 2000 to 2010

1. **Fred Ngatia** (2000-2002)
   - Fred Ngatia is a Senior Counsel known for his expertise in constitutional law.

2. **Tom Ojienda** (2002-2004)
   - Tom Ojienda is a professor of law and has served in various legal capacities, including as a member of the Judicial Service Commission.

3. **Okong'o Omogeni** (2004-2006)
   - Okong'o Omogeni is a Senior Counsel and former Senator for Nyamira County.

4. **Walter W. W. Wekesa** (2006-2008)
   - Walter Wekesa is known for his contributions to legal education and practice.

5. **Kenneth Akide** (2008-2010)
   - Kenneth Akide served during the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya.

#### 1.4 Presidents from 2010 to 2020

1. **Eric Mutua** (2010-2012)
   - Eric Mutua was instrumental in advocating for the implementation of the 2010 Constitution.

2. **Isaac Okero** (2012-2014)
   - Isaac Okero focused on enhancing the welfare of LSK members and legal reforms.

3. **Eric Theuri** (2014-2016)
   - Eric Theuri worked on improving the regulatory framework for legal practice in Kenya.

4. **Allen Gichuhi** (2016-2018)
   - Allen Gichuhi emphasized the importance of continuing legal education and professional development.

5. **Nelson Havi** (2018-2020)
   - Nelson Havi was known for his vocal stance on various legal and political issues.

#### 1.5 Recent Presidents (2020 to Present)

1. **Eric Theuri** (2020-2022)
   - Eric Theuri served a second term, focusing on the rule of law and judicial independence.

2. **Faith Odhiambo** (2022-2024)
   - Faith Odhiambo is the current president and the second woman to hold the position. She has prioritized government compliance with court orders and land laws.

### 3. Notable Contributions and Achievements

- **Charles Njonjo**: As the Attorney General, he played a crucial role in the legal framework of post-independence Kenya.
- **Willy Mutunga**: As Chief Justice, he spearheaded judicial reforms and the implementation of the 2010 Constitution.
- **Raychelle Omamo**: As the first female president, she broke gender barriers and later served in high government positions.
- **Kenneth Akide**: Led the LSK during the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, ensuring the society's active participation in the process.
- **Nelson Havi**: Known for his activism and vocal stance on legal and political issues, he brought attention to various governance issues.

### 4. Conclusion

The Law Society of Kenya has had a rich history of leadership that has significantly contributed to the legal profession and the administration of justice in Kenya. The presidents of the LSK have played pivotal roles in advocating for the rule of law, human rights, and good governance. Their contributions have left a lasting impact on the legal landscape of Kenya.

### 5. TLDR

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has had a series of presidents who have significantly contributed to the legal profession and the administration of justice in Kenya. Notable presidents include Charles Njonjo, Willy Mutunga, Raychelle Omamo, Kenneth Akide, and Nelson Havi. The current president is Faith Odhiambo, who has prioritized government compliance with court orders and land laws.

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