Law Society of Kenya Breaks Ground on Wakili Towers, Marking a New Era for the Legal Profession

 The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has officially broken ground on the construction of its new, state-of-the-art headquarters, Wakili Towers, at Gitanga Road, signaling a historic milestone for the country’s legal profession.

The groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of a long-awaited transition after 12 years of operating from a condemned building. For the first time in over a decade, the Society is embarking on a journey to establish a permanent, modern home that reflects its constitutional mandate and enduring role in the defence of the rule of law.

Wakili Towers is envisioned as more than an administrative office block. According to the Society, the project represents a declaration of permanence—an unmistakable statement that the protection of constitutionalism, justice, and the rule of law in Kenya is neither temporary nor negotiable.

“This is not just about bricks and mortar,” LSK officials noted during the ceremony. “Wakili Towers proclaims that the Law Society of Kenya is here to stay, having withstood political cycles, constitutional ruptures, and profound societal transitions.”

The new headquarters is expected to provide a central, dignified space that all advocates can call home. Designed to be a hub for professional engagement, mentorship, and debate, the building will host conversations yet to be had, rights yet to be defended, and generations of advocates yet to be nurtured.

Construction is projected to take approximately two years, with the Society expressing optimism that, with the support of its members and strategic partners, initial occupancy will be achieved within the set timeline.

For many members of the Bar, the project carries deep symbolic significance. Wakili Towers will stand as a physical reminder of an institution that has consistently played a critical role in safeguarding democratic values, often in the face of political pressure and national uncertainty.

As Kenya continues to navigate complex legal, political, and social challenges, the Law Society’s new headquarters is intended to anchor the profession firmly in its constitutional duty—serving not just today’s advocates, but future generations committed to justice, accountability, and the rule of law.

Once completed, Wakili Towers is expected to redefine the Society’s presence in Nairobi and reaffirm LSK’s position as a permanent pillar in Kenya’s legal and democratic landscape.