Do you know which Kenyan lawyers earn the most money? Here’s the rundown:
Senior Counsel George Oraro
George Oraro is a well-known attorney in Kenya who has been in business for nearly half a century. He is highly regarded for his skills in arbitration, mediation, and litigation. In the 2013 presidential election, Oraro represented the now-defunct chord coalition as a founding partner of Oraro & advocate. During the run for president, his fee was around $20 million. His specialties are as follows:
Arbitration
Money and Finance
Reorganization and insolvency
Banking disputes
Labor and employment tax controversy
Ngatia Fred
One of the top lawyers in Kenya is Fred Ngatia. The 1956-born is highly sought after as one of Kenya’s top attorneys. He’s been a lawyer for nearly four decades now. Fred was the lead counsel for the presidential election petition in both 2013 and 2017, as well as the lead attorney for George Saitoti in the Goldenberg controversy. His estimated net worth is $70 million, and he has two college diplomas.
Top legal advisor Ahmednasir Abdulahi
Ahmednasir’s client list reads like a who’s who of Kenyan society because he is one of the greatest lawyers in Kenya. He’s been involved in high-paying cases before. During the 2013 presidential election, he acted as a representative for the IEBC. The controversial attorney earned $40 million for his work and was among the legal teams that defended former president Uhuru Kenyatta in 2017.
The Criminal Law Office of Cliff Ombeta
It is common knowledge that criminal defense attorney Cliff Ombeta accepts the most challenging cases. He defended the Akasha brothers and other notorious criminals whom other attorneys shied away from. His lavish lifestyle is reflected in his exorbitant rates.
Kigen Katwa
Katwa Kigen became well-known after he appeared before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on behalf of journalist Joshua Sang and President William Ruto. At the court in Hague, Kwata was the only attorney present. The sum of his fees is enormous.9
Senior Counsel James Orengo
Siaya County is currently represented in the Senate by James Orengo. He has, for many years, been without peer among Kenya’s legal professionals. He has represented several high-profile cases before the Supreme Court. After the presidential elections of 2017, he filed a petition on behalf of Raila Odinga, a former prime minister.
Senior Counsel, Paul Mwite
Paul Mwite is a famous attorney, especially among those who followed the fight for Kenya’s second independence. Alongside Orengo and other stalwarts, Paul Mwite campaigned for democracy. The Ministry of Land paid him $15,000,000 to appear before the Supreme Court. Which he then referred to as “gross under charging” and referred to as $15,000,000 in total.
Muigai Pro Githu
Githu Muiga is a seasoned Kenyan lawyer who served as the country’s top prosecutor under the late president Mwai Kibaki. From 2008 on, he served on the bench of the African Court of Justice. Mohammed Muigai LLP is the name of Githu’s law firm in Nairobi. His specialties include;
Business funding
Regulation of Government Purchasing Procedures
Conflicts in the Business and Civil Sectors
D. Kipkorir Donald
In Kenya, Donald is among the wealthiest legal professionals. The way he advertises his wealth on the internet is indicative of his income level. Everything from his 60 million shilling mansion in Karen to his 24 million shilling vacation home in Nanyuki.
The senior lawyer, Pheroze Nowrojee
Pheroze is one of the best lawyers in Kenya and he holds the position of senior counsel. Some of the most prominent people in society have been his clients. He was Chief Justice Willy Mutunga’s attorney. His hourly rate is $2 million.
Asao Wako
Amos Wako has been the AG the longest (per the book). For twenty years, he has been the Kenyan government’s top lawyer. Between the years 1978 and 1980, Amos worked as the secretary general of the African Bar Association.
Tom Ojienda, Counselor at Law
Tom is one of the top paid attorneys in Kenya. He represented the National Lands Commission for a fee of $221,000,000.
Michuki Jane Wanjiru
Jane Wanjiku is a highly compensated attorney in Kenya. She established the law firm Kimani & Michuki and has defended notable clients like equity bank and suraya housing. Her fortune is estimated to be $50 million.
Ojiambo Fred
As far as lawyers in Kenya go, Fred is the highest paid. In 1975, Fred was admitted as an advocate of the high court, and since then he has represented clients mostly in proceedings before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the High Court, and other specialized courts.
Mutunga, Willy
In addition to being a prominent attorney in Kenya, Willy Mutunga served as the country’s top justice and president of the supreme court from 2011 to 2016. He has represented a number of prominent Kenyans.
Doctor Plo Lumumba
Prof. Plo Lumumba is one of the top paid lawyers in Kenya and is widely respected in the legal community. The Kenya School of Law is led by Prof. Plo Lumumba, who also serves as its director and chief executive officer.He led EACC in his previous role.
Judicial Head Honcho Martha Koome
Martha Koome is a renowned judge in Kenya. In Kenya, she is the first woman to hold the position of chief justice.
She became involved with the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA) in the 1990s, and her efforts helped shape the Kenyan Constitution of 2010 by protecting the rights of women and children. Her monthly salary and benefits total more than $1 million.
Thongoro Judy
Judy Thogoro is a prominent Kenyan attorney and advocate for justice. She is an advocate for women’s rights who successfully sued the government for failing to provide equal representation for women (at the 30% level). Judy Thongori is the sole proprietor of the family law firm Judy Thongori & Co Advocate.o
The Honorable Patricia Kameri Mbote, Professor
For many years, Patricia Kameri Mboti has served as an attorney in Kenya. In Kenya, she made history as the country’s first female law professor. She also served on a group of notable citizens appointed by former president Mwai Kibaki to offer guidance to the government on how to proceed with a review of the constitution.
Rachier Ambrose
He is a top earner among Kenyan attorneys. Ambrose started the law firm Rachier & Amollo advocates (LLP) and is now its senior partner. Ambrose serves as the head of Gor Mahia as well.
Omari Danson
One of the most rapidly expanding law firms in the country is led by Danson Omari. He began his career as a teacher before switching to law and having his wife foot the bill. In the field of criminal law, Omari is without peer in Kenya. He earns more than Ksh 3 million per month. Danson regularly acts as an advocate for his clientele.
Content created and supplied by: FlightNews (via Opera
News )
, . , . () , , , , , , , , . / , and/or . , , and/or , and/or
