The President-elect of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Charles Kanjama, has proposed the creation of a specialized police unit to enhance enforcement of court orders and strengthen the country’s justice system.
In an interview with NTV on Wednesday, February 25, Kanjama outlined plans to establish a Judiciary Police Enforcement Unit aimed at reducing the widespread defiance of court rulings.
He revealed that he intends to meet with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Chief Justice Martha Koome to discuss the proposal. The envisioned unit would operate directly under the courts, ensuring swift compliance with judicial decisions.
“Unlike in countries such as the United States or the United Kingdom, where court orders are enforced seamlessly, in Kenya, individuals, companies, and sometimes government agencies often ignore judicial directives,” Kanjama explained. “This creates unnecessary delays and undermines judicial authority.”
The unit would also provide security for auctioneers during property recoveries, debt enforcement, and eviction of trespassers, among other enforcement duties. Kanjama highlighted that verification processes at ordinary police stations can be lengthy, but a dedicated unit could handle such matters within hours.
Kanjama was elected as the 52nd LSK President on February 19 and will serve a two-year term from 2026 to 2028, succeeding Faith Odhiambo. He will oversee more than 20,000 practicing advocates nationwide, with the formal handover scheduled for March 2026.
His proposal comes shortly after President William Ruto directed the creation of a Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to bolster security in the city. The President instructed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to present a framework for the unit within 60 days following a Cooperation Agreement between Nairobi County and the national government on February 17.