National Intelligence Service Director General Noordin Haji and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula are among 105 applicants seeking admission to the prestigious Senior Counsel Bar in Kenya. The list was published by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), which has invited public feedback on the applicants until October 16, 2025.

• 105 advocates, including several former Law Society of Kenya Presidents and prominent lawyers, have applied for the Senior Counsel status.
• The rigorous eligibility criteria include a minimum of 15 years in active legal practice, outstanding professional competence, high moral character, and a clean disciplinary record.
• A 10-member Committee on Senior Counsel, comprising judges, the Attorney-General, and LSK representatives, evaluates candidates before forwarding recommendations to the Chief Justice and ultimately to the President for conferment.