The Law Society of Kenya elections began today in various parts of the country
The exercise which started early This morning is set to end at 5 pm is being conducted in all the law courts across the country.
Lawyers contesting for the LSK president post include Peter Wanyama, Faith Odhiambo, Benard Kipng’etich, Njoki Mboce and Carolyne Kamende.
various candidates and senior lawyers have urged those who are yet to vote, to make haste and do so before they run out of time.
Observing that the voting process is going on smoothly, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said it is easy to access one’s polling station and called on those who are yet to vote to do so.
“I want to encourage anyone who has not voted that they should come out and vote. There is no excuse as to why you should not vote. The LSK is a very important body,” he said.
The elected official will take over FROM Eric Theuri, whose two year term has come to an end.
Outgoing Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Vice President Faith Odhiambo urged members to be vigilant and exercise their votes freely and fairly.
She reminded them that the leaders and representatives they choose today will determine the course of the Society for the next two years.
“These next two years mean a lot for us particularly for the rule of law to ensure that the bar of the LSK raises itself back to a good standard and to ensure that we take care of the challenges that arise with the public but also the professionals,” she added.
The advocates are casting votes for eight posts including the LSK president, LSK vice-president, Council general member representative, LSK council up-country, Nairobi representative, and Coast representative.
Lawyers will cast their votes across 36 centers in Kenya, and the winner will be announced after vote tallying at LSK headquarters in Gatanga road, Nairobi.