President William Ruto conferred the rank of Senior Counsel on 54 advocates of the High Court of Kenya at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The President told the newly conferred senior counsel that their elevation brings an even greater responsibility to safeguard democracy, strengthen institutions of justice, support necessary reforms, and widen […]
The rank of Senior Counsel (SC) represents the pinnacle of achievement in Kenya’s legal profession, reserved for advocates who have demonstrated exceptional competence, integrity, and service to the law. In Kenya, the title is akin to the United Kingdom’s “Queen’s Counsel” designation, symbolizing both prestige and responsibility. Advocates who confer this rank enjoy distinct privileges […]