Faith became a darling of the public during the recent anti-tax protests. She spent sleepless nights advocating for the safety of protestors and demanding the release of those arrested and abducted.
But it has not been all rosy. During her campaign for the LSK presidency, Faith faced criticism because of her age, with some suggesting she needed to appear more mature to lead effectively.
Faith persisted, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to justice and equality despite this.
"I firmly believe that law is the future. It’s a field where you can make a significant impact, and I encourage you to pursue it with passion and dedication."
Since her youth, Faith harboured a passion for law, inspired by early experiences and fuelled by the TV series “The Practice.”
Despite initial setbacks—scoring a B in high school and missing admission to her dream university, the University of Nairobi—Faith persevered.
“When I finished high school in 2003, I was heartbroken. Despite my best efforts, I scored a B, which did not secure me a spot at the University of Nairobi. It had been my dream university, and I had always wanted to study law,” she says.
Encouraged by her mother’s pragmatic advice, she pursued accounting courses, studied French, and earned the Certified Public Secretaries qualification.
In 2004, Faith seized an opportunity at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, where she began her journey into law.
Her father’s unwavering support and recognition of her natural aptitude for advocacy further fueled her ambition.
Faith earned her law degree from Catholic University, followed by a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and an LLM (Hons) in International Commercial Law from the University of Kent, UK.
She is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Nairobi, focusing on critical legal issues such as competition, consumer protection, and telecommunications law.
“My recent victory as the 51st President of the LSK marks a significant milestone. As the second female president of the LSK after Raychelle Omamo, my election is a testament to my dedication and commitment to the legal profession. Throughout my career, selfless service has been my guiding principle.”
At the LSK, her vision includes fostering positive change for young lawyers, enhancing advocacy standards, and completing the LSK building project to improve the advocacy infrastructure.
She aims to create an environment where advocates feel valued and supported.
To any woman contemplating a future in law, she says, “I firmly believe that law is the future. It’s a field where you can make a significant impact, and I encourage you to pursue it with passion and dedication.”
– By Winnie Onyando
