{"id":5344,"date":"2026-08-20T04:47:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T04:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=5344"},"modified":"2026-08-20T04:47:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T04:47:01","slug":"handa-wins-unanimous-backing-as-lawyers-rally-behind-her-jsc-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=5344","title":{"rendered":"Handa Wins Unanimous Backing as Lawyers Rally Behind Her JSC Bid"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>Handa Wins Unanimous Backing as Lawyers Rally Behind Her JSC Bid<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<pre><em><strong>By Jeff Kizzilah Digital Editor<\/strong><\/em><\/pre>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200838873.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5345\" src=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200838873-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200838873-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200838873-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200838873-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200838873.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Incoming Law Society of Kenya (LSK) representative to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Enkatarina Handa, has received overwhelming and unanimous support from lawyers across the country, strengthening her position ahead of her expected role on the Commission.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200827999.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5346\" src=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200827999-300x297.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200827999-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200827999-1024x1012.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200827999-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200827999-768x759.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200827999.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The broad support from members of the legal fraternity signals growing confidence in Handa\u2019s leadership, professional integrity and commitment to advancing the interests of the legal profession and strengthening the independence of the Judiciary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers backing Handa have described her as a principled and capable voice who can effectively represent the profession at the JSC while championing accountability, transparency and the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Her support comes at a critical time as the legal profession continues to demand strong representation and meaningful engagement in matters affecting the administration of justice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With lawyers from different parts of the country rallying behind her, Handa\u2019s emergence is increasingly being viewed as a significant moment for the LSK and Kenya\u2019s justice sector.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200830926.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5347\" src=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200830926-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200830926-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200830926-691x1024.jpg 691w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200830926-768x1137.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200830926-1037x1536.jpg 1037w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FB_IMG_1787200830926.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne profession, one voice, one strong representative \u2014 Handa.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Handa Wins Unanimous Backing as Lawyers Rally Behind Her JSC Bid &nbsp; 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