Nairobi-based lawyer Eric Mutua is the new chairman of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). Mr. Mutua won the election by wide majority in the polls held on Thursday 16th February, 2011. He garnered 1,975 votes against John Mburu’s 603.
This was the LSK’s first ever elections to be conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. The poll was conducted in 25 polling stations (High Courts) countrywide. Ms Lilian Rene Omondi was elected Vice-Chair person.
Those elected as Council members were: Waigwa Faith Waguthi, Sijeny Judith Ochieng, Mwamu James Aggrey, Weda Ambrose Otieno, Gichuhi Waiyaki, Angote G Nyausi and Kanjama Charles Njiru. Those elected as members of the Disciplinary Committee are: Kinyanjui Gladys Wamaitha, Siganga Beauttah and Onguta Joseph Omondi.
For full results: IIEC Website
For Detailed Story: www.capitalfm.co.ke
For Eric's Acceptance Speech: Youtube Video
