Kenzō Dickens

Lawyer -Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

[Kenzō Dickens @kenzodickens]

“To deny any person their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.”-Nelson Mandela

Happy International Mandela Day.

[Law Society of Kenya @LawSocietyofKe]

The Young Lawyers Health is Wealth Walk is well underway as members of the legal fraternity come together to champion wellness, fitness and meaningful connections beyond the courtroom.

We are especially grateful to @philip_murgor, Senior Counsel for joining us this morning and setting the pace as our pacesetter. Your presence and support continue to inspire a healthier and more united legal profession.

Every step today is a reminder that a healthier Bar is a stronger young Bar.

#HealthIsWealth #YoungLawyers #LSK #WellnessInLaw

[Ahmad Salim @ahmadsalims]

I've seen a new petrol station coming up in Lavington, where Pallets Cafe used to be. On a 150m stretch, there are now 4 petrol stations. Is the demand that high? Or what's the logic behind this?

[Law Society of Kenya @LawSocietyofKe]

Tap in to the future!
#younglawyerswalk #healthiswealthwalk

[Uncle Jazz🎷 @Mi_Shtaki]

LSK has boycotted before. It’s not a new invention. Re- Willie Kimani.

No one will school us on how to run our affairs. The Council is A okay.

[Kenzō Dickens @kenzodickens]

Joined colleagues (Advocates) at the Health is Wealth walk at Karura Forest today.

My signature Lesotho Traditional hut not left behind ( one of the greatest gifts I got from the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, the hut melts my spirit).

[Financial Times @FT]

Donald Trump’s ambassador to Italy, Texas-based billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta, has triggered controversy with a two-month diplomatic outreach tour of Italian seaside towns on his private $450mn superyacht. https://t.co/Ahgni6ORtZ

[Caroline Oduor @OduorACaroline]

LSK has announced a nationwide boycott of court proceedings on 22 July 2026.

Further, it has resolved to commence an indefinite boycott of all courts presided over by Judges or Judicial Officers who have obtained orders staying investigations by the JSC or EACC into complaints lodged against them.

[Kenzō Dickens @kenzodickens]

Corruption is so prevalent in the judiciary that even Charles Kanjama SC is tired. Judiciary is an active crime scene.

[Law Society of Kenya @LawSocietyofKe]

STATEMENT TO MEMBERS ON JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY, THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE WAY FORWARD.

The Law Society of Kenya has today issued a statement to members outlining the Council's position on judicial accountability, the administration of justice, and the way forward in addressing persistent challenges affecting the justice sector.

The statement follows sustained engagement between the Society, the Judiciary, the Judicial Service Commission, and members of the Bar, during which advocates across the country raised concerns relating to judicial accountability, delays in the administration of justice, registry inefficiencies, case management, the working environment for advocates, and the overall efficiency and integrity of the justice system.

While reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the independence of the Judiciary and the rule of law, the Society has announced a series of resolutions aimed at strengthening accountability, promoting institutional reforms, enhancing structured engagement with key justice sector stakeholders, and improving the administration of justice for the benefit of advocates and the public.

The Society shall undertake a nationwide boycott of court proceedings on Wednesday,
22nd July, 2026. The Society shall also undertake targeted physical boycotts of courts presided over by Judges and Judicial Officers who have obtained court orders stopping or otherwise preventing the Judicial Service Commission or the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission from exercising their constitutional mandates of investigating or processing complaints or allegations of corruption or misconduct against those Judges or Judicial Officers.

The Council has called upon all members to remain united, professional, and steadfast as the Society implements these resolutions in pursuit of a more transparent, efficient, and accountable justice system.

Follow the link to view the full statement.
https://t.co/EXWq882YYs

[Kenzō Dickens @kenzodickens]

Once in a while, my phone rings with calls from Bondo. Sometimes it is a young person. Sometimes a middle aged woman worried about their livelihood . Sometimes a village elder or a community leader. Different voices, but the same concern: What will happen to our land?

When NUPEA visited Sirongo and Liunda Beach to collect soil samples, my phone barely stopped ringing. Fear had spread across the community. Rumours and speculation convinced many that once the samples were taken, their fate had already been sealed and there was nothing more they could do.

I heard the anxiety in every conversation. I felt the weight of their uncertainty.

A few weeks later, something remarkable happened. On my advice, the community organized itself and collected over 1,000 signatures. Together with a formal petition, I delivered them to NUPEA's offices on their behalf. It was a powerful reminder that informed citizens are never powerless.

Yesterday, the calls came again.
This time, their request caught me by surprise.
"Wakili, please write to the President."

They wanted their story told,the story of decades of marginalization, and of a community that believes its consent has been misrepresented by some of its elected leaders in relation to the proposed nuclear power project.

I hesitated.

The President is, after all, the head of the government championing the project. Would such a letter make any difference? More practically, how does an ordinary advocate and community member even serve correspondence upon the President?

After consulting friends and colleagues, we settled on a lawful path, we shall publish the letter in a national newspaper and figure out if we can effect service through Harambee Annex.

It is the first time that I have had to confront the practical question of serving the President of the Republic.

But I found myself reflecting on this dilemma.

Why should the President be so distant that an ordinary citizen struggles even to serve a letter upon the Office of the President?

In a constitutional democracy, public office should never be mistaken for royalty. The President is the first servant of the people, not the most inaccessible person in the Republic. Institutions deserve dignity, but democracy also demands accessibility, humility, and accountability.

I have been watching politics in the United Kingdom with interest. Andy Burnham's public engagement has remained remarkably approachable. Despite his prominence in British politics, his public persona reflects the idea that leadership is about remaining connected to the people whose lives you seek to improve. That kind of accessibility strengthens democracy rather than diminishing the office.

It made me wonder what our own politics could look like if leaders were easier to reach,not only during elections, but every day they held office.

The AI-generated portrait below is inspired by Andy Burnham's social media style, the incoming British Prime Minister and MP for Makerfield.

Beyond the aesthetics, it symbolizes something deeper. Burnham's political journey has long been associated with communities shaped by coal mining. That immediately reminded me of my own people in Bondo artisanal gold miners, fishermen, and farming families whose livelihoods, culture, and future deserve to be heard before decisions of national significance are made.
Perhaps the measure of great leadership is not how many gates separate a leader from the people, but how few.

The strongest democracies are built when those who hold the highest office remain close enough to hear the quiet voices that rarely make the headlines.

[Kenzō Dickens @kenzodickens]

Inefficiency and Jurispesa has disproportionate negative impact on a young advocate’s livelihood.

This is a step in the right direction by LSK.

[Kenzō Dickens @kenzodickens]

@Ndonglaw043 😂😂Amanyo kom

[Kenzō Dickens @kenzodickens]

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[Kenzō Dickens @kenzodickens]

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐥 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐔𝐃𝐀 & 𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐏 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐮. 𝐇𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬…

Political indiscipline remains one of the greatest threats to Kenya's constitutional democracy. Too often, elected leaders abandon the political parties under whose banners they were elected, with little regard for the Constitution, the Political Parties Act, or their own party constitutions. This erodes ideological integrity, weakens party discipline, diminishes accountability, and undermines public confidence in our democratic institutions.

The recent Ol Kalou by-election has once again brought this issue into sharp focus. Senator Hon. John Methu has been widely praised for his role in securing victory for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). While every Kenyan enjoys the freedom of political expression, elected leaders remain bound by the constitutional and statutory obligations governing party membership and political conduct.

The law cannot be applied selectively based on political influence or popularity.Section 14A of the Political Parties Act is categorical that a member may be deemed to have resigned from a political party by joining, promoting, or advancing the interests and ideology of another political party. These provisions are mirrored in the UDA Constitution, which prohibits members from promoting another party or supporting its activities while remaining members.

Accordingly, we call upon the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties to expeditiously determine the complaint concerning Senator Methu's continued membership in UDA.Equally, UDA's National Executive Committee and Disciplinary Committee should discharge their constitutional and statutory mandate without fear or favour.

The Constitution, the Political Parties Act, and party constitutions exist to safeguard political fidelity, democratic governance, and the rule of law. These principles lose their meaning if they are not enforced consistently.

Constitutional democracy demands political discipline,not selective compliance with the law.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

No country can be great without fair and honest elections.

[Humphrey Kariuki Ndegwa @humphreyndegwa]

Proud to see JCG's Law & Compliance Department shortlisted in two categories at the #AfricanLegalAwards2026: Risk & Compliance Department of the Year and Legal Department of the Year (Large Team). Congratulations to the team for using innovation and technology to strengthen governance across our business. 👏 #Legal #Compliance #Innovation

[Cyprian, Is Nyakundi @C_NyaKundiH]

The funniest tweet I have read today is about a road being tarmacked yesterday and people using it today....only in Ol Kalou! Ruto thinks Kenyans ni malaya he can buy whenever he wants.

[Hon. Wakili Edward Múríu. @WakiliEdward]

Today was the Longest Day in my Life.I was incharge of AC Karau and St Josepth in Olkalu Constituency.
Goons and Militia sent by @ @WilliamsRuto
Started Causing Havoc, Storming the Plolling station,Shooting to the Crowds since https://t.co/D3aubq5jZW.
In the Midst of That Turmoil,It reminded me my Last Phone conversation with you,I Told You.Impeaching @rigathi you will be with Impeaching Yourself from the Mountain.
It has Now come to pass.Olkalau Constituency has Resoundingly Confirmed You are Now a Disgrace to this Country.
You have unleased Goons and Militia to the same People who gave you 48% of your Votes.
You have Used state resources,Bribed Voters with Public Money,and Broken every Clause Under the Election Act,to try and Perpetuate your usual Lie that You are still Popular.
You have Killed, Broken Bones and Destroyed Our Property with a view to Suppress the will of the People.
The Mountain has now Placed you on an Exit Path With or Without Your Goons and Militia.
The Great People of Olkalau Constituency have Set The Pace and It will be all the way to 2027.
We are Ready to Restore The dignity of this Country and take it back to the Path of Properity, Dignity and True Democracy.
You shall be Remembered as The Worst President this Country has Ever Had.
The end is Neigh.