President William Ruto on Thursday, December 11, conferred the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel on 54 advocates of the High Court of Kenya during a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi.
In a statement following the event, he said the newly honoured lawyers are expected to uphold the highest standards of legal practice in the country.
"Conferred the rank of Senior Counsel to 54 advocates of the High Court of Kenya, State House, Nairobi. May our new Senior Counsel carry this distinguished title with integrity, patriotism, professionalism, and humility," he said.
Ruto also noted that the new Senior Counsels have a responsibility to contribute to national development, protect democratic values, and advance reforms within the justice system.
"May they do the utmost for our nation, safeguard our democracy, help strengthen our institutions of governance, support necessary reforms and further access to justice for all in our country," he added.
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The 54 advocates include National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Haji.
Notable recipients include Dr. Hosea Kimutai Kili, Kennedy Ogeto, Dr. Praxedes Chepkoech Tororey, James Mburu Kamau, William Ikutha Maema, Patrick Lutta Odongo, Dr. Ruth Anyango Aura, and Dr. Mercy Mwarah Deche.
The list also features Hassan Nunow Lakicha, Koki Muli Grignon, James Aggrey Mwamu, Adil Arshed Khawaja, Ahmed Issack Hassan, and Paul Lilan.
The conferment recognizes advocates such as Henry Ongicho Asugah, Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa, Jedidah Wakonyo Waruhiu, Mohammed Salim Balala, Rose Waithera Njoroge-Mbanya, Nazima Malik, Michi Kanyiri Kirimi, Alexandra Kontos, and Nancy Wakarima Karigithu.
Also elevated are Moses Kiping'etich Kurgat, Rubeena Dar, Professor Kivutha Kibwana, Lumatete Walubengo Muchai, Njoroge Regeru, Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, Anastacia Kioko Mululu, James Ochieng' Oduol, Jane Njeri Onyango, Christine Anyango Agimba, Hillary Chacha Odera, Njeri Caroline Ndegwa Kariuki, Mercy Wangari Buku, Isaac Edwin Nicholas Okero, and Professor Kariuki Muigua.
Additional recipients include Richard Harney, Ahmed Sheikh Adan, Nelson Andayi Havi, Eric Theuri Njeru, Elisha Zebedee Ongoya, Dr. Muthomi Thiankolu, and Immaculate Muringo Kassait.
In his proclamation, Ruto stated that the conferment recognizes the exemplary service rendered to the nation in the legal profession and honours the contribution of these advocates to law and development.
"Now henceforth, may it be known by all persons, authorities, and institutions that the aforementioned Advocates shall have all the precedence and privileges of the rank and dignity of Senior Counsel.
"In testimony whereof, I have caused this Investiture Order to be issued under the hand of the president and Public Seal of the Republic, on this the 10th Day of December in the year of our lord Two Thousand and Twenty-five," the notice read.
