Supreme Court Lifts Lawyer Ban; JSC Nominates 15 for Court of Appeal - January 2026

Significant actions have been taken within Kenya's judiciary and legal framework. The Supreme Court of Kenya lifted its lifetime ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi on Friday, January 23, allowing him and his law firm to practice before the court again after the lawyer gave assurances of reformed conduct. In a separate action, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated 15 individuals for the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal to boost the court's capacity. Among the prominent nominees is Joseph Katwa Kigen, a senior counsel who has represented President William Ruto. Additionally, the Katiba Institute has filed a lawsuit against the Executive and Legislature, alleging violations of the Constitution in the appointment of members to statutory tribunals.