Wetang’ula Barred as Law Society of Kenya Elections Kick Off
The Law Society of Kenya’s 2026 elections have begun as members cast their votes to elect leaders for the next biennial term.
Voting started at 6 a.m. and initially saw a modest turnout, but by mid-morning, a steady stream of voters arrived at key polling stations, including the Supreme Court.
The presence of senior advocates and political figures, such as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., Party of National Unity leader Martha Karua, and former presidential candidate Ekuru Aukot, highlighted the election’s significance.
These individuals reinforced the importance of the event, which includes positions such as president, vice president, and council representatives. However, the process was not without controversy. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula was denied the chance to vote after his name was found missing from the voter register.
Despite his appeals, officials from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) explained that Wetang’ula’s exclusion was due to statutory requirements, as state officers are not eligible to be on the voter roll unless they hold a practising certificate.
While the Supreme Court polling station remained generally orderly, some voters at the Milimani Law Courts reported confusion, with allegations of canvassing prompting intervention by IEBC officials. Vice presidential candidate Teresia Wavinya also noted instances where voters were misdirected at the gates, leading to some frustration.
