Njeri Wagacha talks to Charles Kanjama, President-elect of the Law Society of Kenya

What does it really take to reform Kenya’s legal system, and are we asking the right questions?In this episode of Njeri Talks, we sit down with the President-elect of the Law Society of Kenya, Charles Kanjama, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of the legal profession in Kenya, leadership, and the state of the rule of law.From his journey into law to building a firm over 20+ years, Charles shares practical insights on partnership, mentorship, and professional growth — but also tackles deeper systemic issues affecting the country.Key conversations include:Rule of law in Kenya - Addressing abductions, constitutional violations, and accountabilityCorruption and ethics - Why values often don’t translate into professional conductAccess to justice - Gaps in the system and how to fix themYoung lawyers and mentorship - Challenges in employment, training, and practice readinessLegal reforms an policy - Improving institutions, legislation, and public participationTechnology and AI in law - Opportunities, risks, and the future of legal practiceLeadership and vision - What it takes to build institutions that outlast individualsThis episode goes beyond legal theory. It’s a conversation about leadership, systems, and responsibility in Kenya today. If you're in law, business, governance, or simply interested in how systems evolve, this is one to listen to.