President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday conferred Senior Counsel status on 24 advocates. State House spokesperson Kanze Dena said the presidential prerogative to confer the rank and dignity of senior counsel is set out under the Advocates Act. The 24 include Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Narc Kenya's Martha Karua, Dr. Fackson Wainaina Kagwe, OM Parkash Nagpal, Pravan Kumar Bowry, Charles Waweru Gatonye and Rautta Athiambo. Kanze said the rank of senior counsel is conferred in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Senior Counsel, to Advocates of the High Court who have distinguished themselves by rendering exemplary service in the legal and public service arenas. In May, the Law Society of Kenya cancelled the conferment of senior counsel rank to 24 lawyers.

Source: The Star July 20, 2020 14:34 UTC