The dynamics from national politics and the need to break the Law Society of Kenya from a divisive past were the intrigues at play in the just concluded polls. Outgoing vice president Carolyne Kamende, Nairobi branch chairman Eric Theuri, lawyers Omwanza Ombati, Matthew Nyabena were running to replace Havi. Havi said he was particularly disappointed that Soweto did not win despite her track record and skills with the law. But senior counsel Philip Murgor was elated by the results saying the vote redeemed the society from its alleged bad past. “I’m glad LSK has been given another chance to play at the national stage in a non-partisan manner.

Source: The Star March 12, 2022 03:40 UTC