The Senior Counsel (SC) designation in Kenya is a prestigious title awarded to advocates who have made significant contributions to the legal field. This title is comparable to the Queen’s Counsel (QC) in England, reflecting Kenya’s legal heritage. Senior counsels in Kenya enjoy privileges such as special seating in court, the right to wear distinguished robes, and precedence when addressing the court, following only the Attorney General and the Director of Public Prosecutions. Section 20 of the Advocates Act in Kenya formalizes these privileges.
Here is the comprehensive list of Senior Counsels in Kenya:
- Prof. Githu Muigai
- James Orengo
- Paul K. Muite
- Willy Mutunga
- Fredrick Ngatia
- Ahmednasir Abdullahi
- Amos Wako
- George Odinga Oraro
- Tom Ojienda
- George Benedict M. Kariuki
- Nzamba Kitonga
- Fred Oliver N’cruba Ojiambo
- Raychelle Omamo
- Okong’o Omogeni
- Kenneth Akide
- Lee Muthoga
- Ramnik Shah Raishi
- Gibson Kamau Kuria
- Samuel Njoroge Waruhiu
- Mohammed Z.U.A. Malik
- Joe Wandago Okwach
- Paul Matheri Wamae
- Simani Sangale
- Pheroze Eruch Nowrojee
- Omesh Kapila
- Kenneth Alison Fraser
- Joyce Miguda Majiwa
- Lucy Muthoni Kambuni
- Keriako Tobiko
- Katwa Kigen
- Zahir Malik
- Patricia Kameri-Mbote
- OM Parkash Nagpal
- Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka
- Martha Wangari Karua
- Fackson Wainaina Kagwe
- Pravin Kumar Bowry
- Charles Waweru Gatonye
- Rautta Athiambo
- Mohammed Nyaoga
- Philip Murgor
- Albert Mumma
- Beautah Alukhava Siganga
- Kiragu Kimani
- Judy Thongori
- Taib Ali Taib Bajabir
- Zehrabanu Janmohamed
- Wilfred Nderitu
- John M. Ohaga
- Kioko Kilukumi
- Patricia Mande Nyaundi
- Dorcas Agik Odhong Oduor
- Abdikadir Hussein Mohamed
- Paul Otiende Amolo
- John Mugwimi Chigiti
Deceased Senior Counsels
- Mutula Kilonzo
- Peter le Pelley
- Joe Okwach
- Stewart M.C. Thomson
- Satish Gautama
- Achroo R. Kapila
This list reflects the Senior Counsels actively recognized in Kenya, including posthumous mentions honoring those who made lasting contributions to the country’s legal landscape.
