The Advocates' Benevolent Association (ABA)

Today, ABA Board Treasurer Wakesho Kililo attended Day 5 of the 2026 Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Legal Awareness Week at Kamiti Maximum Prison . Advocates and law students from JKUAT, MKU, CUEA and Kenyatta University joined prison officers to advance access to justice through legal aid, awareness and community engagement, united by a shared commitment to ensuring justice reaches everyone, including those in correctional facilities. Through this initiative, the Board demonstrates its resolve to walk alongside communities and bring justice within reach of those most at risk – at Nairobi, Kenya

ABA Board Chairperson Byron Menezes joined the Kisumu Chapter’s 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 outreach at Kombewa Market, where he interacted with residents and officers from the ODPP as they offered free legal guidance to members of the public. Through this engagement, the Board reaffirms its commitment to serving communities and expanding access to justice for the most vulnerable – at Nairobi, Kenya

On Monday 26th October 2026, The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) officially launched Legal Awareness Week 2026 at Milimani Law Courts, under the theme “Community Advocates: Bridging the Gap Between People and Justice.” The ABA Board was represented by Chairperson Byron Menezes, and Board Members Valine Kiptoo and Wakesho Kililo . In his remarks, the Chairperson highlighted the significance of the initiative and assured advocates that mental health support is available throughout the week through the ABA’s partnership with Amani Counselling. Members who need assistance are encouraged to contact the Secretariat. During the event, Board members also had the opportunity to offer pro bono legal aid to members of the public. The Board concluded its participation by participating in the flagging off of the outreach caravan, which marks the start of a week of proactive community engagement. The initiative aims to make legal assistance more visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of ordinary Kenyans. The Board reaffirms its commitment to giving back to society through this initiative, which strengthens access to justice for those who need it most – at Nairobi, Kenya

𝐋𝐒𝐊 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 - 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 The ABA Board of Management, represented by the Board Treasurer, Wakesho Kililo, joined the LSK Council during the LSK Coast Branch visit to the Malindi Chapter and took part in the courtesy call at the Malindi Law Courts on 15th October 2026. During the engagement, Ms. Kililo sensitised members of the Association’s mandate and programmes, including Medical Assistance, the Last Expense Benefit, Education Support for children of deceased advocates, the Retirement Plan, ABA Care Medical Scheme and Amani Counselling Services. She reaffirmed the Board’s continued commitment to supporting the welfare of advocates. – at Nairobi, Kenya

Join the conversation on Thursday 22nd October 2026 from 2:30pm here: shorturl.at/pVFMJ – at Nairobi, Kenya

The Board of Management is pleased to announce a partnership with Cerba Lancet Kenya Limited, under which ABA members and their eligible dependants will enjoy a 10% discount on listed prices for pathology, laboratory and clinical services, as well as selected wellness and screening packages, at participating Lancet facilities across Kenya. To access the discount, members are required to present their Law Society of Kenya (LSK) cards and national identity cards for verification at any participating Cerba Lancet Kenya Limited branch. – at Nairobi, Kenya

Join the conversation on Thursday 22nd October 2026 from 2:30pm here: shorturl.at/pVFMJ – at Nairobi, Kenya

𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚 | 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ABA Board Chairperson, Byron Menezes, today engaged the Board of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) Benevolent Association on the mandate and operations of the Advocates Benevolent Association (ABA). The engagement provided a platform for the two Associations to exchange experiences and share best practices in member welfare, financial sustainability and the long-term viability of benevolent associations. The discussions are expected to inform peer learning, identify practices that could strengthen ABA’s operations, and explore potential areas of collaboration, ultimately contributing to more sustainable welfare programmes and improved service delivery to members. – at Nairobi, Kenya

The Board of Management entered into a strategic partnership with Fairways Hotel Kisumu on Friday, 25 September 2026 , with the aim of enhancing member welfare by providing ABA members with access to quality hospitality services (accommodation and conference costs) at preferential and discounted rates. Conference Packages •Full-Day Conference Package: KES 3,000 per person •Half-Day Conference Package: KES 2,500 per person Accommodation Packages Members will also have access to accommodation at the following preferential rates: •Single Room Only: KES 5,000 •Single Bed & Breakfast (BB): KES 7,000 •Single Full Board (FB): KES 11,500 •Double Bed & Breakfast (BB): KES 9,000 •Double Half Board (HB): KES 12,500 •Double Full Board (FB): KES 16,500 To access the discounted rates and services, members will be required to present their Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Membership Identification Card together with their National Identity Card for verification purposes. The Board welcomed the partnership and encouraged members to take advantage of the discounted offerings, noting that the initiative forms part of the Association's broader efforts to strengthen member benefits through collaborations with reputable service providers across the country. – at Nairobi, Kenya

Use the link below to access and complete the ABA CARE registration form. shorturl.at/B0X3A – at Nairobi, Kenya

𝗟𝗦𝗞 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁-𝗞𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗺𝘂 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 The LSK West Kenya Branch visit was concluded at the Kisumu Chapter on Friday, 24th September 2026, where Board Chair Mr. Byron Menezes and Board Treasurer Ms. Wakesho Kililo represented the Board. Members were sensitized on the mandate of ABA and encouraged to engage with the Association by filling in the feedback forms, which will be valuable in helping us improve our services and better meet members' needs. Ms. Wakesho also informed members that the Board is working on a payment plan to allow members to pay for Life Membership in installments. – at Nairobi, Kenya

𝐋𝐒𝐊 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡-𝐊𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 The Board Treasurer, Ms. Wakesho Kililo, together with a member of the Secretariat, continued engaging members of the Kakamega Chapter during a dinner held yesterday as part of the LSK West Kenya Branch visit. The engagement focused on creating awareness of the Association's mandate, operations, and the various support programmes available to advocates. Members were also informed on the importance of updating their Next of Kin (NOK) and beneficiary details to ensure they can fully benefit from ABA programmes. #ABA #LSK #WestKenyaBranch #BungomaChapter #LegalProfession – at Nairobi, Kenya

The ABA Board of Management, represented by the Board Treasurer Ms. Wakesho Kililo, joined the LSK Council during the LSK West Kenya Branch Visit, Bungoma Chapter and also attended the courtesy call at Bungoma Law Courts on Thursday, 24th September 2026. Ms. Wakesho sensitized members on the Association's mandate and programmes, including Medical Assistance, Last Expense Benefit, Education Support for children of deceased advocates, Retirement Plan, AMREF Evacuation Cover, and Amani Counselling Services. She reaffirmed the Board's continued commitment to supporting advocates' welfare. – at Nairobi, Kenya

Join the conversation on Wednesday, 16th 2026 at 2pm . Using the link below teams.microsoft.com/meet/367… Meeting ID: 367 895 350 408 926 Passcode: 9VQ32Bt7 – at Nairobi, Kenya