Out of a list of 90 prospective candidates a special legal panel selected 24 established Kenyan lawyers to join the exclusive Senior Counsel club.
Full list of 24 top lawyers who have earned prestigious "Senior Counsel" title
Now there are exactly 50 Senior Counsels in Kenya
Full list of 24 top lawyers who have earned prestigious "Senior Counsel" title
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Besides enjoying the prestigious 'Senior Counsel' title, these lawyers will now enjoy the special privilege of having their cases heard first when they appear in court or before trial.
They will also reserve the right to seat at the front benches in court whenever they are present.
File image of a Kenyan Court. Full list of 24 top lawyers who have earned prestigious "Senior Counsel" title
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Some big wigs who did not make the cut include Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi, former National Assembly Speaker Kenneth Marende, former Solicitor General Njee Muturi, veteran lawyer John Khaminwa, LSK President Allan Gichuhi, former LSK President Eric Mutua, Donald Kipkorir, Katwa Kigen, Evans Monari and Thomas Letangule.
One key attribute that was considered during the selection process was depth of each candidate's practice. Years of practice is also factored in the considerations.
The 24 elite lawyers are:-
- Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka
- Former Minister Martha Karua
- Former DPP Philip Murgor
- Former Mombasa Mayor Taib Ali Taib
- Deputy DPP Dorcas Oduor
- Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo
- CBK Chairman Mohammed Nyaoga
- Professor Albert Mumma
- Fred Ngatia
- Waweru Gatonye
- Kioko Kilukumi
- Abdikadir Mohammed
- Kiragu Kimani
- Judy Thongori
- Wilfred Nderitu
- John Ohaga
- Zehrabanu Janmohamed
- John Chigiti
- Beauttah Siganga
- Patricia Nyaundi
- Parkash Nagpal
- Wainaina Kagwe
- Pravin Bowry
- Rautta Athiambo
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