As more than 60 Kenyans were killed in protests and dozens abducted in alleged police operations, a Nairobi lawyer emerged at the forefront of a fight against the "tyranny" she fears is overtaking the country.
Faith Odhiambo took over as head of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in February 2024 just a few months before the country exploded into protests against new taxes proposed by President William Ruto.
The youth-led rallies were met with a brutal police response, including a spate of kidnappings against the most outspoken protesters which rights groups say was conducted by a unit drawn from police, intelligence, counterterrorism and other agencies.
Through the turbulent months, Odhiambo became a fixture outside courthouses and police stations, demanding answers from the authorities on everything from police brutality and impunity to corruption and the erosion of legal rights.
