Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome is set to admit 920 lawyers to the roll of Advocates at the Supreme Court today, November 20, 2025, marking the largest single-session admission in Kenya’s history.

This significant number highlights the increasing pool of legal talent and the judiciary’s commitment to increasing access to justice.

During the swearing ceremony, CJ Koome is expected to encourage the newly admitted advocates to embrace the transformative role of the legal profession.

Drawing from her past remarks, she will likely remind them that:

“You are social engineers, defenders of the underprivileged, and agents of change.

This is not merely a profession; it is a calling which demands integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice.”

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She is also expected to highlight their new roles:

• To deliver services to the marginalized and vulnerable populations, including children, persons with disabilities, and victims of gender-based violence.
• To play a part in eradicating the gap in access to justice, especially where litigation costs are prohibitive.
• To resist unnecessary delays in proceedings by abandoning frivolous adjournments in favor of merit-based case handling.

Promoting Judicial Hygiene and Social Justice.

CJ Koome has always tied such admissions to broader reform themes.

During a former ceremony of admission of 822 advocates, she said,

“We must strive to create a legal profession that is not only respected for its intellectual rigour and professional excellence, but also admired in terms of compassion and commitment to social justice.”

She also reaffirmed the Judiciary’s zero-tolerance approach to corruption, and she challenged the advocates to be guardians of public trust and constitutional principles.

Enhancing the Vision of the Judiciary

The admission comes in the context of the Judiciary’s Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint, which focuses on making the Justice system more inclusive and fair.

CJ Koome has also championed a Young Advocates Mentorship Programme, which involves pairing new lawyers with senior professionals to train them.

A Pro Bono Legal Aid Scheme enables new advocates to take the less fortunate Kenyans as their cases while earning a modest stipend.

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Backlog, Integrity and Innovation.

While the admission of 920 advocates is a cause of celebration, it also highlights some of the ongoing challenges.

Backlog in courts is still a significant problem. CJ Koome is expected to call on the new advocates to ensure delays are reduced by focusing on substance rather than technicalities.

She has previously warned about unethical practices, particularly mismanagement of client funds. She says that advocates must uphold the highest standards of integrity.

She also stresses innovation: new advocates should use technology (e-filing) and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to make justice more accessible.

 The Future of Legal Profession.

The admission of 920 lawyers is more than a numbers game; it is an indication of optimism. With such a large cohort:

The legal profession is growing fast, potentially filling gaps in the underserved counties and marginalized communities.

The future of legal practice in Kenya going forward could be shaped by this generation, not just as litigators, but as social advocates, innovators, and guardians of the Constitution.

According to CJ Koome, in her guiding vision:

“Each new advocate we admit represents the future of the legal profession, the vitality of the rule of law and the strength of our democracy.”

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Last session of Lawyers who were admitted to the roll of Advocates
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