[PHOTOS] Lawyers cast their votes as LSK elections underway

The upcoming president, once elected, will be the 51st individual to assume the role.

In Summary

• The exercise which started early morning and is set to end at 5 pm is being conducted in all the law courts across the country.

• The LSK presidency, with a non-renewable two-year term, holds a critical role in steering the society's direction.

Former Chief Justice David Maraga casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024.
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More than 15,000 lawyers across the country on Thursday are participating in elections to elect a new president of the Law Society of Kenya and a Judicial Service Commission (JSC) representative. 

The race for the presidency is between five candidates: Peter Wanyama, Carolyne Kamende, Faith Odhiambo, Harriet Mboche and Kipkoech Bernhard Ngetich

Odhiambo and Kamende are vying to become the second female president of the LSK.

The LSK presidency, with a non-renewable two-year term, holds a critical role in steering the society's direction.

Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024.
Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024.
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LSK presidential candidate Njoki Mboce casting her vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024.
LSK presidential candidate Njoki Mboce casting her vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024.
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Lawyer Apollo Mboya casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024
Lawyer Apollo Mboya casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024
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Lawyer Assa Nyakundi casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024./
Lawyer Assa Nyakundi casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024./
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Also to be elected is the society’s vice president and LSK male representative to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

The exercise which started early morning and is set to end at 5 pm is being conducted in all the law courts across the country.

The upcoming president, once elected, will be the 51st individual to assume the role since the society’s inception.

Former AG Githu Muigai casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024
Former AG Githu Muigai casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024
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Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024.
Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024.
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LSK presidential candidate Faith Odhiambo casting her vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024.
LSK presidential candidate Faith Odhiambo casting her vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024.
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Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024.
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024.
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LSK presidential candidate Peter Wanyama (center) after casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024
LSK presidential candidate Peter Wanyama (center) after casting his vote during the LSK elections at Milimani Law Courts on February 29, 2024
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