By Anchor Writers
Lawyers in Machakos, Kitui and other parts of the Lower Eastern region have joined colleagues across Kenya in a nationwide boycott of court proceedings called by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in protest against what the society describes as growing corruption and interference in the Judiciary.
The boycott, announced by LSK President Charles Kanjama, began on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
It targets specific judicial officers handling cases related to suspended Judicial Service Commission (JSC) disciplinary processes and investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
In Machakos, several matters were adjourned as advocates stayed away from court in compliance with the LSK directive.
In Kitui, lawyers also joined the boycott in solidarity with advocates across the country.
Speaking to journalists, Kitui and Garissa LSK Branch Chairperson Grace Muatha said the advocates had resolved to participate in the boycott in accordance with the Constitution and the resolutions passed by the Law Society of Kenya.
She said the action was intended to defend the independence of the Judiciary and oppose attempts to undermine constitutional institutions.
Muatha maintained that lawyers have a duty to protect the rule of law and ensure justice is administered without fear, favour or external influence.
Among the judicial officers named in the LSK’s targeted boycott is Machakos High Court Judge Justice Josephine Mong’are.
According to the list circulated by the society, Justice Mong’are is linked to Nairobi High Court Petition No. E189 of 2026, which falls under matters relating to suspended or stopped EACC and DCI investigations.
The list also includes Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, several Supreme Court judges, Court of Appeal judges and High Court judges from different stations across the country.
LSK says the boycott will remain in force until court orders restraining the actions of the Judicial Service Commission, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations are lifted or set aside.
The society argues that the action is necessary to defend judicial independence and uphold public confidence in the administration of justice, while critics warn that the boycott could delay the hearing of cases and affect litigants seeking justice.
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