President William Ruto on Thursday, December 11, conferred the rank of Senior Counsel on 54 advocates of the High Court of Kenya during a ceremony at State House, Nairobi.
Following the event, he emphasized that the newly elevated lawyers are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and patriotism in their legal practice.
He further noted that they carry a responsibility to contribute to national development, safeguard democratic values, strengthen governance institutions, support justice sector reforms, and enhance access to justice for all Kenyans.
Ruto Confers Senior Counsel Rank on 54 Advocates at State House Ceremony. Photo: Courtesy.
The 54 honourees include prominent figures such as National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and NIS Director General Noordin Haji.
Also named were 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.
Additional recipients on the list include Hassan Nunow Lakicha, Koki Muli Grignon, James Aggrey Mwamu, Adil Arshed Khawaja, Ahmed Issack Hassan, and Paul Lilan.
The latest cohort includes seasoned practitioners 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.
Others elevated are Moses Kiping’etich Kurgat, Rubeena Dar, Professors Kivutha Kibwana and P. L. O. Lumumba, Lumatete Walubengo Muchai, Njoroge Regeru, 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.
The list is completed by Richard Harney, Ahmed Sheikh Adan, Nelson Andayi Havi, Eric Theuri Njeru, Elisha Zebedee Ongoya, Dr. Muthomi Thiankolu, and Immaculate Muringo Kassait.
In his announcement, Ruto noted that the designation acknowledges the advocates’ outstanding service to the country and their significant contributions to the advancement of law and national development.
