RMS Editorial Director Linus Kaikai among 916 set to be admitted to the bar

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

His name appears as entry number 394 in the gazette notice, which invites public objections to any of the listed applicants within 30 days before the Chief Justice presides over the formal admission ceremonies.

“Pursuant to section 15(2) of the Advocates Act, the public is notified that the following nine hundred and sixteen (916) persons have petitioned for admission as Advocates of the High Court of Kenya,” the notice reads.

Mr. Kaikai currently serves as Group Editorial Director and Head of Strategy at Royal Media Services, Kenya’s largest private broadcaster that operates, among others, Citizen Digital, Citizen TV, Ramogi TV, Inooro TV, and Radio Citizen.

Before joining RMS, Kaikai built a decorated career in journalism, working with both local and international media organizations, including work experience stints with the BBC and CNN. 

He holds a Master’s degree in International Journalism from the University of Westminster (UK), a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Nairobi, and a Diploma in Radio and Television Production from the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC).

The journey to becoming an advocate in Kenya involves a rigorous process. 

Candidates must first earn a Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B.) from a recognized institution and meet the standards of the Council of Legal Education (CLE). 

Thereafter, they must complete the Advocates Training Programme (ATP) at the Kenya School of Law, which includes coursework, a six-month pupillage, and the Bar Examination.

Upon successfully passing the Bar, petitioners apply to the Chief Justice through the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary for formal admission. 

Their names are then gazetted to allow for any public objections before taking the Oath of Admission and signing the Roll of Advocates, officially allowing them to practice law in Kenya.