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Proposal to the Senior Counsel Bar: Reviving the SC Bar's Activities and Ensuring Excellence in Legal Service

A comprehensive proposal setting out the organisational structure, activities, mentorship programmes, communication platforms and divisional bars recommended for the Senior Counsel Bar of Kenya. Covers the establishment of a Secretariat, quarterly luncheons, the SC Bar Mentorship Programme, and the Nairobi Legal Awards Endowment Fund partnership.

Charles Kanjama SC 6 October 2023 SC Bar Proposal
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"As members of the SC Bar, there is a need to live up to the status accorded to us."

— Charles Kanjama SC, 2023

Legal Article 2024

The Evolution of Constitutional Jurisprudence in Kenya Post-2010: A Senior Counsel's Assessment

An analysis of how Kenya's 2010 Constitution has transformed legal practice, the role of the Supreme Court, and the emerging constitutional jurisprudence in the devolution era.

George Odinga Oraro SC January 2024 Read
Speech 2023

Balancing Status with Service: The Obligation of Senior Counsel to the Profession and the Nation

Address at the inaugural SC Bar luncheon — exploring the duty of Senior Counsel to give back to the profession through mentorship, public service and maintaining the highest standards of practice.

Charles Kanjama SC November 2023 Read
Opinion Piece 2024

Reforming Kenya's Legal Education System for the 21st Century Bar

A critical examination of the Kenya School of Law curriculum, pupillage requirements, and how legal education must evolve to produce advocates ready for a complex, technology-driven legal environment.

Prof Tom Ojienda SC March 2024 Read
Research Paper 2024

Access to Justice and the Advocate's Role in Public Interest Litigation in Kenya

A paper examining barriers to justice in Kenya, landmark public interest cases brought by advocates, and the constitutional framework supporting public interest litigation under the 2010 Constitution.

Fredrick Ngatia SC April 2024 Read
Thought Leadership 2024

Alternative Dispute Resolution and the Future of Commercial Litigation in East Africa

An exploration of how mediation, arbitration and other ADR mechanisms are reshaping commercial dispute resolution across East Africa, and Kenya's role as a regional hub for international arbitration.

Kiragu Kimani SC June 2024 Read
Legal Article 2023

The Advocates Act Cap. 16: History, Amendments and the Senior Counsel Conferment Rules 2011

A detailed legal analysis of the Advocates Act since independence, key amendments, and the significance of the Senior Counsel Conferment and Privileges Rules 2011 in regulating the bar's highest rank.

Pheroze Eruch Nowrojee SC September 2023 Read
Speech 2024

Women in the Law: Breaking Barriers and Shaping Kenya's Legal Landscape

Keynote address examining the progress made by women advocates in Kenya, persistent structural barriers, and the imperative for Senior Counsel to champion gender equity in the profession.

Martha Wangari Karua SC March 2024 Read
Research Paper 2024

Environmental Law and Natural Resources Governance: Challenges for Kenya's Legal Profession

A study on the legal framework governing natural resources in Kenya, constitutional obligations under Article 69, climate change litigation, and the role of advocates in environmental stewardship.

Prof Patricia Kameri-Mbote SC July 2024 Read
Opinion Piece 2024

The Ethics of Legal Practice: Upholding Integrity in an Era of Increased Competition

A candid opinion on the ethical challenges facing advocates in Kenya today — fee undercutting, conflicts of interest, client confidentiality, and the duty of the senior bar to model irreproachable professional conduct.

Paul Kibugi Muite SC August 2024 Read

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