In court right now with colleagues representing #FreeNdianguiKinyagia among them Babu Owino Willis Evans Otieno NOORDEAN KHAGAI, CPM Top City Lawyer Wakili Mutungi II Manwa Hosea

Every litigation lawyer has a bad day in court at some point. The consolation, however, when you lose, is that you did what you had to do to defend your client. There's no guilt if you are prepared adequately. Today, I hosted some of the youngest but astute human rights

When the Courts Go Digital but Justice Goes Offline, then we all have to be deeply concerned. Something is deeply broken in Kenya’s judicial system—and it’s hiding behind the sleek façade of digital transformation. Imagine this: You’re racing against the clock to file a critical

Court proceedings are recorded for a reason. Thanks to Covid, the virtual court proceedings are recorded. Most Advocates record the proceedings privately, not for any ulterior motive, but to accurately report to their clients and also to ensure accuracy in the event of an appeal

Our judges and magistrates shouldn't take offence whenever counsel makes an application for recusal. Most take offence. Advocates, on the other hand, fear making such applications, even when they notice bias or conduct unbecoming from a judge. Some of them will target all your

In recent weeks, we have seen more terrorism charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act preferred against persons involved in protests. Join Top City Lawyer, Manwa Hosea, Tali Israel Tali, Irũngũ Houghton and myself as we discuss this important national issue. The session will be hosted

A few years ago, my clients presented evidence before the JSC over a judge in the ELC who had solicited a bribe from a client I was representing. Raw evidence implicating the said judge was presented to the JSC that was chaired by a former female LSK Rep, JSC dismissed the case

Advocates have some expectations from Judges and Magistrates whenever they file applications under Certicate. Consider an application seeking interim orders against a demolition of a property. An advocate rushes to court with a competent application. He indicates to the court

The small claims court is the next frontier for not only for young advocates but also general practitioners who take up such matters. The Adjudicators are doing well despite the huge causelist allocated to them. In Nairobi alone, one adjudicator will have a causelist with over

Good evening, I have spent the better part of my Monday looking for the Geographical Indications Act 2019. Dear Colleagues, please share with me if you have this important piece of legislation. 😄

Yesterday, I appeared before the Small Claims Court after a long time—a court I believe has created employment for a majority of young lawyers. The experience left me both encouraged and deeply reflective. I learned that each cause list was running well over a hundred cases.

The High Court has this afternoon issued a conservatory order suspending the enforcement, implementation and operation of Section 27(1)(b), C and 2 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) 2025 in a Petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya Faith Odhiambo

A 50/50 balance between the Bar and the Bench will go a long way in motivating the Bar to apply for Judicial positions and eliminate the previous perception that the Judicial Service Commission appellate appointments are largely promotions given to judicial officers only and a

The Law Society of Kenya Report on Human Rights Violation during the 2024 Financial Bill Protests in Kenya is out. We hope to quickly act on the recommendations. I wish to thank the PIL Committee Members, Advocates, and paralegals who volunteered across the LSK branches Countrywide

This is a good strategic administrative decision by the Kenya Judiciary. I hope that they can also embrace and enforce reforms in having applications heard and determined within 30 days. Much of the judiciary's backlog is in the failure to determine applications within the

Colleagues, thank you. I am profoundly grateful that nearly a year and a half ago, you believed in me and entrusted me with the privilege of representing you in our National Council as the General Member Representative. Subsequently, the Council allowed me to serve as the