There is always a stereotype that the legal field is a reserve for males. This is often because most high profile cases tend to feature more male advocates as opposed to females.
However, this is not true as some of the most popular and successful advocates in Kenya are married to wives who are equally established in the legal field.
In this article, we outline Kenyan couples who are both established advocates:
Kipchumba Murkomen and Gladys Wanjiru Kipchumba
Murkomen's political career coupled with his appearance in several high profile cases has earned him a place among renowned lawyers in the country.
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However, what many do not know is that the Transport Cabinet Secretary's wife Gladys Wanjiru Kipchuma is also an established advocate.
The two met while studying at the University of Nairobi School of Law where they both graduated in 2005. She has been in the legal field for close to 20 years.
Nelson Havi and Fellicine Oriri Havi
Nelson Havi is widely known for being the former Law Society of Kenya chair and, Westlands parliamentary aspirant and for being a regular panelist of political shows in the country.
The eloquent attorney is married to Fellicine Oriri Havi who's an equally established advocate with over 17 years experience.
File image of Nelson Havi and his wife Fellicine Oriri. [Photo: Courtesy]
Fellicine previously worked at Safaricom as head of legal and currently serves as Regional Head of Legal Affairs at MGH North Support Services Limited.
She holds an undergraduate and Master's Degree in Law from the University of Nairobi and Strathmore University respectively.
Prof Githu Muigai and Justice Margaret Waringa Muigai
Prof Githu Muigai is one of the distinguished legal scholars in the country having served as a Professor at the University of Nairobi School of Law.
In 2011, he was appointed Kenya's Attorney General by former President the late Mwai Kibaki and served most of his tenure under former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Prof Muigai is married to Margaret Waringa Muigai, who has been a long-serving member of the Judiciary. She was appointed a High Court Judge in 2014, after serving as a chief magistrate for over 15 years.
James Orengo and Betty Murungi
Orengo is widely known for his political career where he currently serves as Siaya Governor. He's also made a name for himself as one of the best legal minds in the country owing to his deep understanding of the Kenyan constitution.
The Senior Counsel is married to Betty Murungi, who's also an established advocate with immense experience in human rights, gender, constitutionalism, and governance.
File image of Governor James Orengo and his Wife Betty Murungi. [Photo: Courtesy]
Murungi has previously served in local and international high profile jobs such as Vice Chairperson and Commissioner to the Kenya Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission and the African representative on the Board of Directors of the Trust Fund for Victims at the International Criminal Court.
Other roles she's held include; Senior Transitional Justice Advisor to the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC), South Sudan, and a member of the Independent Commission of Inquiry for the Occupied Palestinian Territory appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council.
