Kindiki, Kingi, Khaminwa among 146 lawyers seeking Senior Counsel rank
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NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 21 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, former National Assembly Speaker Kenneth Marende and veteran lawyer John Khaminwa are among 146 advocates seeking conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel in the 2026 selection cycle.
The list, published by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), brings together politicians, constitutional lawyers, human-rights defenders, legal academics and prominent courtroom litigators seeking entry into an exclusive category of advocates recognised for their professional excellence and service to the legal profession.
Other notable applicants include 2017 presidential aspirant and constitutional lawyer Ekuru Aukot, human-rights lawyer Gitobu Imanyara, city lawyer Donald Kipkorir, Nairobi-based advocate Danstan Omari, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata and former Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza.
