LSK unveils first report on advocate reforms, calls for member input
By Kiprono Keileb, July 28, 2025The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has officially unveiled the first report from a consortium of consultants tasked with reviewing policies and legal frameworks governing advocates in the country, and is now inviting its members to submit feedback by August 25, 2025.
In a public statement released via the LSK president’s official X account on Monday, July 28, 2025, LSK described the report as a milestone in ongoing efforts to modernise and strengthen the legal profession.
The document addresses wide-ranging reforms aimed at aligning the legal sector with evolving professional demands, constitutional requirements, and international standards.
“This is an important moment for the legal fraternity. We are asking all our members to actively engage and share their views on the proposed changes, so that the reforms reflect the realities and expectations of those in practice,” the statement read.
The circular, titled “Notice for Comments on the First Report on Policy and Legal Reforms of Various Acts and Regulations Concerning Advocates in Kenya,” provides a link to the full report, which is now available on the LSK website.
Legal experts see this initiative as a significant step in enhancing the credibility, efficiency, and responsiveness of the profession.
Speaking to members of the press, LSK President Faith Odhiambo emphasised the importance of participatory reform. “If we want to build a legal system that works for both the advocate and the public, then we must build it together. This is the time to speak, to critique, to suggest because policy crafted in silence never serves justice.”
The legal sector has undergone immense shifts in recent years, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated the digitisation of court processes and altered how legal services are delivered. These realities, LSK noted, demand a responsive legal framework.
Practising lawyers and stakeholders now have less than a month to read the report, analyse the recommendations, and submit their input via the platform provided by LSK.
The final report, informed by this feedback, will serve as a blueprint for legislative proposals to Parliament and regulatory frameworks for professional conduct.
As the deadline draws closer, LSK has urged advocates across Kenya to prioritise reviewing the report and ensure their voices are heard in shaping the future of the profession.