President Uhuru Kenyatta has today conferred the rank of Senior Counsel to Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, his Narc Kenya counterpart Martha Karua, Rarieda MP Otende Amollo and 21 other advocates of the High Court.

Others on a list of 24 senior lawyers and advocates of the High Court released on Monday July 20, 2020 by State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena Mararo are, Fredrick Ngatia and former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Philip Murgor.

Others are OM Parkash Nagpal, Fackson Walnaina Kagwe, Pravin Kumar Bowry, Charles Waweru Gatonye Rautta Athiambo, Mohammed Nyaoga, Albert Mumma, Beautah Alukhava Siganga and Kiragu Kimani.

Also on the list are Judy Thongori, Taib Ali Taib Bajabir, Zehrabanu Janmohamed, Wilfred Nderitu, John Ohaga, Kioko Kilukumi, Patricia Mande Nyaundi, Dorcas Agik Odhong Oduor, Abdikadir Hussein Mohamed and John Mugwimi Chigiti.

The rank of Senior Counsel is conferred in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee on Senior Counsel, to Advocates of the High Court of Kenya who have distinguished themselves by rendering exemplary service In the legal and public service arenas.

Kenya currently has 26 Senior Counsels.

The are Zahir Malik, Amos Wako, Lee Muthoga, GBM Kariuki, Joe Okwach, Fred Ojiambo, Paul Muite, Hon. Dr. Willy Mutunga, Paul Wamae, Nzamba Kitonga, Gibson Kamau Kuria, Ken Fraser, Omesh Kapila, Hon. Prof. Githu Muigai, Prof. Patricia Kameri-Mbote, Kenneth Akide, Lucy Kambuni, George Oraro,Joyce Majiwa,Ahmednassir Abdullahi,Okong’o Mogeni,Prof. Tom Ojienda,Keriako Tobiko, Raychelle Omamo,James Orengo and Pheroze Nowrojee

The list will now rise to 50.