The much-anticipated List of Senior Counsel has finally been released. The Committee on Senior Counsel Conferment and Privileges announced the names of 54 advocates recommended for the conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel.
Among those selected includ notable names such as Richard Omwela, Ambrose Rachier Otieno, Moses Wasike Wetangula, Dr. Kivutha Kibwana, Noordin Mohamed Haji, Nelson Andayi Havi, Immaculate Muringo Kassait, Ahmed Isack Hassan, and Adil Khawaja.
The selection process was overseen by the Committee on Senior Counsel Conferment and Privileges whose members include:
- Philip Murgor, SC (SC Rep) – Chairperson
- Joyce Majiwa, SC (SC Rep)
- Ahmednadir Abdullais, SC (SC Rep)
- Dr. J. C. Oduor (IC (Attorney General) Rep)
- Faith Odhiambo, Esq (LSK Rep)
- Hon. Justice William Ouko, SC (Supreme Court Rep)
- Hon. Justice Mohammed Warsame (Court of Appeal Judges Rep)
- Hon. Justice Nduma Nderi, HC (High Court Judges Rep)
- Prof. Kiarie Mwaura, SC (Dean, UoN Law Rep)
- Hon. Justice Paul Kihara Kariuki (Court of Appeal)
- Hon. Justice Fatuma Sichale (Court of Appeal Judges Rep)
- Hon. Justice Wanjiru Karanja (Court of Appeal Judges Rep)
- Jacqueline Awuor, Wanjala Rules, (LSK Rep)
Advocates recommended for conferment of the rank of Senior Counsel
| No. | Name |
| 1 | Rapinder Singh Sehmi |
| 2 | Paul Ndiritu Ndungu |
| 3 | Clement Muturi Kigano |
| 4 | Eliud Ng’ang’a Njoroge |
| 5 | Evans Thiga Gaturu |
| 6 | Ambrose Rachier Otieno |
| 7 | Richard Omwela |
| 8 | Moses Wasike Wetangula |
| 9 | Alexandra Kontos |
| 10 | Nancy Wakarima Karigithu |
| 11 | Moses Kipng’etich Kurgat |
| 12 | Rubeena Dar |
| 13 | Dr. Kivutha Kibwana |
| 14 | Lumatete Walubengo Muchai |
| 15 | Njoroge Regeru |
| 16 | Prof. Patrick Otieno Lumumba |
| 17 | Anastacia Kioko Mululu |
| 18 | James Ochieng’ Oduol |
| 19 | Jane Njeri Onyango Njoki |
| 20 | Christine Agimba Anyango |
| 21 | Hillary Chacha Odera |
| 22 | Njeri Caroline Ndegwa Kariuki |
| 23 | Mercy Wangari Buku |
| 24 | Isaac Edwin Okero |
| 25 | Prof. Karoki Muigua |
| 26 | Dr. Hosea Kimutai Kili |
| 27 | Kennedy Ogeto |
| 28 | Praxedes Chepkoech Tororey |
| 29 | James Mburu Kamau |
| 30 | William Ikutha Maema |
| 31 | Patrick Lutta Odhiambo |
| 32 | Ruth Anyango Aura |
| 33 | Dr. Mercy Mwarah Deche |
| 34 | Hassan Nunow Lakicha |
| 35 | Koki Muli Grignon |
| 36 | James Aggrey Mwamu |
| 37 | Adil Khawaja |
| 38 | Ahmed Isack Hassan |
| 39 | Paul Lilan |
| 40 | Henry Ongicho Asugah |
| 41 | Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa |
| 42 | Jedidah Wakonyo Waruhiu |
| 43 | Mohammed Salim Balala |
| 44 | Rose Waithera Njoroge |
| 45 | Nazima Malik |
| 46 | Michi Kirimi Kanyiri |
| 47 | Noordin Mohamed Haji |
| 48 | Richard Harney |
| 49 | Ahmed Sheikh Adan |
| 50 | Nelson Andayi Havi |
| 51 | Eric Theuri Njeru |
| 52 | Joshua Zebedee Ongoya |
| 53 | Dr. Muthomi Thiankolu |
| 54 | Immaculate Muringo Kassait |