Several courts have adjourned cases that were slated for Wednesday, July 26, 2026, following the nationwide lawyers’ strike that has been called by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in protest against corruption in the Judiciary.

Justice Margaret Muigai has adjourned the hearing of cases that were before her, releasing the court attendees who had arrived in court for a hearing of a case.

Among the cases that were set to proceed before her is that of Ethiopian national Hashim Dagane Muhumed, who is accused of a series of killings. He allegedly murdered three women between the night of October 21 and the day of October 22, 2024, before allegedly killing a fourth woman between the night of October 29 and the day of October 30, 2024.

Meanwhile, the cause list portal for the Milimani High Court and Kibera High Courts has gone down, making it difficult for the public to access the court virtually.

LSK boycott

LSK asked all the lawyers to boycott all court sessions on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, as a way of protesting against judicial officers linked with corruption.

In a statement issued by LSK president Charles Kanjama, he has informed all advocates forthwith to withdraw their services for the day as part of a lawful protest aimed at advancing greater accountability, integrity and public confidence within the judiciary.

“Accordingly, we respectfully request the court to adjourn all matters scheduled for hearing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and to allocate fresh hearing dates without adverse orders as to costs or attendance,” Kanjama stated.

“Further, where any interim or conservatory orders are presently in force, we respectfully request that such orders be extended by default until the next hearing date so as to preserve the subject matter and safeguard the rights and interests of all parties,” Kanjama added.

According to LSK, some judicial officers, including judges, obtained court orders to halt investigations into complaints against them.

However, the judiciary made social media posts on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, reminding the public that they can access court virtually through a cause list.