Africa-Press – Kenya. Chief Justice Martha Koome has congratulated the newly elected Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo and the society’s male representative to the Judicial Service Commission Omwanza Ombati.
The two were voted into their respective posts on Thursday for a tenure of two years.
In her message on Friday, she noted that Odhiambo marked a significant milestone clinching the seat and becoming the second woman to lead LSK.
The CJ described the win as a “remarkable step towards promoting inclusion and diversity in our professional organisations”.
“I look forward to working closely with Odhiambo and her council, as well as with Ombati at the Judicial Service Commission, to continue championing these transformative objectives,” Koome said.
She also congratulated candidates who participated in the elections and advocated across the country for observing peace and order during both the campaign period and on election day.
Koome noted that the Judiciary and LSK have historically adopted a collaborative and consultative approach in working towards their shared objective.
This includes enhancing access to justice, improving the efficiency of their system of administration of justice, and advancing the rule of law in the country.
In the results that will be officially announced on March 5, Odhiambo garnered 3,113 votes as Peter Wanyama came in second with 2,165 votes.
Carolyne Kamende came third with 888 with Bernard Ng’etich managing 833 votes while Njoki Mboce got 511 votes.
On the other hand, Ombati had 3,357 votes against his primary contestant outgoing LSK president Eric Theuri who got 3,292 votes.
Other contestants Ishmael Nyaribo and Professor Mwabile, received 95 and 629 votes respectively.
A total of 7,521 out of the 15,715 registered members cast their vote in the LSK elections.
Of those, 7510 of the votes cast were declared valid.
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