RMS Editorial Director Linus Kaikai among 916 advocates admitted to the bar

Mr. Kaikai is among 916 petitioners who were admitted to the bar at the Supreme Court on Thursday, in a ceremony led by Chief Justice Martha Koome. 

Petitioners took the oath before the Chief Justice and signed the Roll of Advocates.

A seasoned journalist with a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Mr. Kaikai adds the Advocate title to his long list of professional accomplishments. 

During the admission ceremony, Senior Counsel Philip Murgor, the Chairperson of the Senior Counsel Bar (SCB), asked the new advocates to uphold character and integrity.

“Winning at all costs will cost you too. Many times, you will be called upon to speak for citizens; please never shy away from that, as the law is both a calling and a public duty. During the Gen Z protests, hundreds of young demonstrators were detained. The calling of a lawyer in such circumstances is to lead the way and provide pro bono services,” SC Murgor remarked. 

On her part, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo reminded the new advocates that they join the bar at a time when the nation is negotiating the value of rights, calling on them to be guardians and innovators.

“You are a generation that refuses to work in silence,” she said. “As you enter the law practice, remember that justice is not a slogan it is a long-term commitment. Ours is a profession built on standing up for one another.”

The LSK further recognized Mr. Kaikai, urging him to “live by the oath of being an advocate, above the oath that you took as a journalist.”

Law Society of East Africa President Ramadhan Abubakar urged the new advocates to explore their practice beyond geographical borders. 

"From today, your words carry weight and your actions shape institutions. Your practice can no longer be confined by borders. You can now practice in all East African countries. The lawyer who sees the region shapes the future,” said Mr. Abubakar.