DP Kindiki, Khaminwa Among 146 Seeking Senior Counsel Rank [List]

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and veteran lawyer John Khaminwa are among lawyers seeking conferment of the rank of Senior Counsel.

According to a list published by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on Wednesday, October 21, a total of 146 lawyers have applied for the coveted title.

Other prominent applicants include former Central Imenti MP Gitobu Imanyara, former National Assembly Speaker Kenneth Marende, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Ekuru Aukot and Donald Kipkorir.

The list also features Ben Sihanya, Julie Soweto Aullo, Danstan Omari Mogaka, Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, Paul Nyamodi and Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Abraham Korir Sing'Oei.

Other applicants include Kakai Cheloti, Margaret Abok Otega, Dinesh Kapila, Dorcas Ayoma Mbalanya Nanjero, Karathe K. K. Wandugi, Dr Nancy Makokha Baraza, Jane Sumbeiywo Mwangi, Hon Samuel K. Chepkong’a, Dr John Kipkoech Chebii, Anne Mwikali Kiusya, George Gitonga Murugara and Catherine Musakali.

The list further names Bernard Muteti Mungata, Anjarwalla Atiq Saifuddin, Dr Charles Alenga Khamala, Dr Paul Wamuti Ndegwa, Kipkemboi Moses Cheboi, Njee Muturi, David Kiplagat Ruto, Alloys Kemo, Martin Mutisya Muthengi, Charles Opulu, Justus Maithya Munyithya and Apollo Mutisya Muinde.

Also seeking the rank are Samir Inamdar, Tom Maina Macharia, Daniel Ochieng Ogola, Jacinta Nyaboke Nyamosi, Thomas Letangule, Jonathan Stewart Philip, Japheth Kiteme Mwalimu, Ahmed Hassan Abdi, Karim Saifuddin Anjarwalla, Dr Jotham Okome Arwa, Ben Kipkosgei Murei, Betty Sungura Nyabuto, Eric Nyongesa Wafula, Munyalo Nthuli, Aldrin Were Ojiambo and Jacqueline Wanjiku Waihenya.

Other names on the list include Prof. Kenneth Wyne Mutuma, Lilian Renee Awuor Omondi, Mansur Muathe Issa, Pamella Oburu, Aisha Ahmed Abdallah, Jacqueline Lucy Oyuyo, Parash Vinod Shah, Beatrice Chelangat Chebelyon Koske, Claris Awuor Ogangah, Lawrence Macharia Karanja, Kiptinness Stephen Kipchumba, James Muruthi Kihara and Robert Katina.

The applicants also include Judith Tabitha Mwanzia Shamala, Eric Onyango Gumbo, Omwanza Ombati, Mercy Kalondu Wambua, Ligunya Stephen Biko, Ronaldine Mocho Washika Wachira, Chrispine Maondo Simiyu, Renson Mulele Ingonga, Zephania Kipsang Yego, Rosalinda Njeri Nduati Mutero, Moses Kipkemoi Kipkogei, Diana Jepkemboi Sawe and Daniel Ngumy Gichia.

Completing the list are Colbert Ojiambo Ouma, Peter Manyonge Wanyama, Mursat Mahat Somane, James Mamboleo, Dr Njoroge Obadiah Kimani, Irene Nasenya Mikangi Kashindi, Ng’etich Kipkoech Bernhard, Harriette Igonanga Chiggai, Paul Kiragu Wathuta, Sammy Kieti Ndolo, Hanningtone Omondi Amol, Samuel Ogutu Omondi, Faith Mony Aoko Odhiambo and Dr Jephnei Orina.

The rank is a prestigious legal title awarded to advocates who have distinguished themselves through exceptional service and integrity in the legal profession. 

It is comparable to the Queen’s Counsel (QC) in the United Kingdom and represents the highest level of professional recognition for advocates in the country. 

The conferment of this rank is guided by the Advocates Act and the Advocates (Senior Counsel Conferment and Privileges) Rules.

These laws set out the qualifications, procedures, and privileges associated with the rank to ensure merit, integrity, and competence remain at the core of selection.

To qualify for the Senior Counsel rank, an advocate must have practiced for at least 15 years as a member of the Bar and demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the law. 

Candidates must also exhibit high moral standing, professional excellence, and a record of ethical conduct. 

They should have handled substantive cases before superior courts and contributed to the development of Kenya’s legal system through mentorship, scholarship, or public service. 

Any advocate found guilty of professional misconduct is automatically disqualified from consideration.