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Ndindi Nyoro Dumps UDA, Joins Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections

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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally severed ties with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro made the announcement on Monday at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, where he declared that he and his supporters had joined the People’s Party of Kenya. The lawmaker said the decision followed nearly a year of consultations and introspection, during which he held discussions with several opposition leaders and senior political figures. Among those he consulted were former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Fred Matiang’i, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Siaya Governor James Orengo. Nyoro said the move was informed by extensive consultations on the country’s political direction and the need to chart a new path ahead of the 2027 elections. His decision marks a major shift in his political alignment and is expected to re...
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TISA CEO Diana Gichengo Urges Kenya to Rethink AI Bill, Warns Against Premature Regulation

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 Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) Executive Director Diana Gichengo has called for a rethink of Kenya’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Bill, warning that the country risks regulating a technology that is still rapidly evolving. Speaking on the third day of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Annual General Conference, Gichengo said Kenya should first create room for innovation and develop a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence before imposing extensive legal restrictions. Gichengo, an active citizen and advocate, said the proposed legislation could duplicate existing regulatory functions, particularly those already handled under Kenya’s data protection framework. “AI is not yet developed. It is developing,” Gichengo said, arguing that lawmakers should allow the technology to mature before determining the appropriate safeguards. She questioned the proposal to establish additional institutions or structures to oversee AI, noting that artificial intellige...
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Lawyers Hub CEO Calls for Stronger AI Regulation to Safeguard Kenya’s Elections

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   Lawyers Hub founder and CEO Lindah Bonyo has called for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to safeguard the integrity, transparency and fairness of elections in Kenya. Speaking during the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Conference, Bonyo said Kenya must develop clear regulations governing the use of AI in electoral processes to ensure technology does not undermine the constitutional requirement for free and fair elections. Bonyo, whose organisation works on AI policy across Africa and globally, said emerging technologies were increasingly influencing elections, creating new risks that electoral institutions must be prepared to address. She highlighted concerns around cyber-security, data exploitation and AI-driven micro-targeting, warning that some of these technologies operate in ways that may be difficult for voters and regulators to detect. According to Bonyo, Kenya needs stronger systems to identify and address the misus...
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AI Won’t Replace Lawyers, But Lawyers Who Embrace It Will Replace Those Who Don’t — Kenneth Wilson

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Advocate Kenneth Wilson,  has urged lawyers to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), warning that practitioners who fail to adapt to emerging technologies risk being left behind. Wilson said claims that AI would replace lawyers were misplaced, arguing that the technology would instead give an advantage to legal practitioners who learn how to use it effectively. «“Lawyers who adapt to the use of artificial intelligence are the ones who will replace the lawyers who do not want to adapt to it,” Wilson said.» Speaking on the sidelines of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) conference, Wilson said AI is no longer a technology of the future but a reality that is already transforming legal practice. He noted that one of the key steps taken by LSK this year has been to sensitise its members on the growing role of AI and encourage lawyers to understand and responsibly integrate the technology into their work. Wilson also pointed to the Judiciary's adoption of AI tools, including tech...
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Lawrence Kinyanjui has urged young lawyers to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool for improving legal

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Lawrence Kinyanjui has urged young lawyers to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool for improving legal practice rather than viewing it as a threat to their jobs. Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing Law Society of Kenya conference, Kenyanjui said the conference had provided an important platform for advocates to exchange ideas, learn new technologies and understand the growing impact of AI on the legal profession. He said this year’s theme, centred on “Business Unusual” and the impact of AI on legal practice, had been particularly instructive, challenging lawyers to keep pace with technological changes and find practical ways of integrating AI into their work. “AI is here to stay and we should see it as a friend and something that we must master rather than something that we must fight against,” Kenyanjui said. He acknowledged concerns among lawyers that AI could eventually replace professionals, but argued that the technology should instead be viewed...
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Swanya Victor Ogeto Pledges Transformative Leadership and Economic Growth in Nyamira

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Swanya Victor Ogeto, who is aspiring to become the next Governor of Nyamira County, has pledged to leverage technology, skills development and the county’s agricultural potential to drive economic transformation and create jobs for residents. Speaking during the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Conference, Ogeto said modern leadership must embrace emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to improve decision-making and accelerate development. He said Nyamira County cannot operate in isolation and requires leaders with the knowledge and capacity to use modern tools to guide development and improve service delivery. Ogeto also identified corruption as a major obstacle to development, calling for stronger measures to seal financial leakages at both county and national levels. He said resources saved through fighting corruption should be redirected towards development projects, particularly infrastructure, education and programmes aimed at empowering young people...
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Ekaterina Handa Vows Transparency and Better Access to Justice in JSC Bid

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Advocate E Katerina Handa has pledged to champion transparency, accountability and better access to justice if elected as the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) female representative to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Handa, who was admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2007, said her decision to seek the position is driven by her extensive experience in legal practice and her desire to strengthen collaboration between the legal profession and the Judiciary. Speaking during a legal conference, Handa said the JSC plays a critical constitutional role in promoting access to justice, overseeing the administration of courts and managing human resources within the Judiciary. She said her experience serving in various LSK committees, including the Commercial Practice Committee, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee and Editorial Committee, had given her a deeper understanding of the challenges facing advocates. Handa identified delays in court processes and inefficienc...
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