Court Lift Permanent Ban on Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi
Senior Counsel Ahmednasir was banned in January 2024 for reportedly making inflammatory remarks against the Judiciary and Supreme Court judges...
✨ Key Highlights
The Supreme Court of Kenya has lifted its lifetime ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi, allowing him and his law firm to practice before the apex court again. The ruling on Friday, January 23, follows assurances from the lawyer of reformed conduct after a previous ban in January 2024.
- The ban was imposed due to Ahmednasir Abdullahi's "prolonged campaign of public attacks and unethical remarks" against the judiciary.
- Chief Justice Martha Koome had previously cited his accusations of "graft and incompetence" against the court.
- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) had deemed the initial ban unconstitutional, arguing it undermined fundamental rights.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
Part of the Day's Coverage
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.
