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New Bill could allow president to award 'Senior Counsel' title to politicians, civil servants
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2025

The rank of senior counsel comes with special privileges in court, including priority in the listing of cases, sitting in a reserved area within the b...

Fate of Senior Counsel Ahmednasir's ban hangs in the balance as Supreme Court, LSK talks stall
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2025

LSK appointed advocate Wilfred Nderitu told Justice Chacha Mwita that mediation efforts had failed to gain traction and prospects of a resolution rema...

Kindiki, Murkomen fight back against petition to remove them from Roll of Advocates
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 15, 2025

In June, Nairobi-based advocate Kepha Ojijo filed a motion seeking the removal of Kindiki and Murkomen from the Roll of Advocates, citing their allege...

Fake lawyers busted in Garissa town as Law Society of Kenya cracks down on illegal law firms
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 03, 2025

Speaking to journalists at the Garissa Police Station where the suspects are being held, Mbugu confirmed that the operation aimed to enforce legal sta...

Public service advocates to get special allowances from July 1 after court ruling
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 22, 2025

The commission on giving directions to all the public bodies, said the allowances apply to legal officers who hold an LL.B and post-graduate diploma f...

Supreme Court declines to lift ban on lawyer Ahmednasir citing legal flaws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

The judges questioned why none of the 15 lawyers employed at Ahmednasir Abdullahi Advocates LLP had sought to challenge the ban themselves.

End of an era: Court ruling paves way for more institutions to offer training for advocates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 09, 2025

The decision allows universities and other institutions to offer the course, which is a prerequisite for admission to the Bar.

Supreme Court under fire for upholding ban on lawyer Ahmednasir's firm
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 30, 2025

The call follows a ruling on Tuesday in which the Supreme Court upheld the firm’s exclusion, further impacting its clients.

Petitioners seek removal of seven Supreme Court judges over alleged misconduct
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 28, 2025

The JSC's response will be closely watched as it navigates this sensitive and potentially transformative issue for Kenya's highest court.

Lawyer Ahmednasir's firm sues Supreme Court judges over ban
Bashir Mohammed  |  Feb 05, 2024

Ahmednasir Abdullahi Advocates LLP, along with 11 associates, has individually sued the seven Supreme Court judges, challenging the ban as an administ...

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