Danstan Omari
Danstan Omari is a Kenyan lawyer known for his work in criminal law and human rights. He gained media attention as the defense attorney for thirteen Kenyan police officers charged with the murder of two Indian men and their driver, asserting that the case is politically motivated and that his clients are innocent.
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Danstan Omari is the defense counsel arguing for the suspect's mental health treatment.
DCI officer accused of allegedly killing his wife detained for 14 days
Kenya· 2026-03-05
Danstan Omari is an advocate who voted in the Law Society of Kenya elections.
LSK decides: Lawyers head to the polls to elect new leaders (Photos)Kenya· 2026-02-19
Danstan Omari has secured a major legal victory for a Kisii-based journalist after successfully having a defamation suit filed against him dismissed.
Danstan Omari secures acquittal for Kisii journalist in defamation suitKenya· 2025-12-19
Danstan Omari represented the parents in court, arguing against the hefty fine imposed on students.
High Court comes to the rescue of Litein High School parents over hefty fineKenya· 2025-10-21
Mary Rotich criticised comments made by Parents Association lawyer Danstan Omari, accusing him of disparaging teachers who are seeking compensation for their losses.
Union wants teachers withdrawn from Litein High School over riotsKenya· 2025-10-09
Lawyer Danstan Omari represented Edward Kamau Gituku in court.
Kenyan at center of Russia recruitment saga freedKenya· 2025-10-09
Lawyer Danstan Omari will accompany Kweyu next week for his appearance before DCI officers.
Standard Group photojournalist freed after one day detentionKenya· 2025-09-20
The accused are represented by lawyers Clinton Mwale, Steve Ogolla, Danstan Omari, and Wandugi Karathe.
Ex-NIS, DCI officers charged with murder of Kenyan, two Indians released on bailKenya· 2025-09-08
Danstan Omari is Talaam's lawyer who testified about the impersonation scheme.
Suspect accused of hacking OCS Talaam's phone denied bailKenya· 2025-08-01
Omari is Rashid’s lawyer who argued against the issuance of a warrant of arrest.
Police skip court in trial of 'killer' Pangani officerKenya· 2025-07-29
Danstan Omari represented Talaam in court regarding the fraudulent use of his phone.
Man held for SIM swap swindle using ex-OCS Talaam's cell phoneKenya· 2025-07-22
Danstan Omari is one of the lawyers representing Hussein's family in the petition.
Family seeks justice as County Assistant Commissioner goes missing after CS visitKenya· 2025-07-14
Aroko, through his lawyers Danstan Omari and Sam Nyaberi, withdrew a petition in which he had accused the police of violating his constitutional rights.
Judge orders detention of businessman Aroko in Kasipul MP murder probeKenya· 2025-05-12
Danstan Omari is leading the defence lawyers making submissions at the JKIA Law Court.
MP Were murder: Suspects arraigned, not chargedKenya· 2025-05-08
Danstan Omari is one of Aroko's lawyers who filed a petition for his urgent presentation in court.
Petition filed to have detained Aroko presented in court 'dead or alive'Kenya· 2025-05-08Danstan Omari is leading Aroko's legal team in the High Court.
Aroko's lawyers want businessman arraigned following DCI summonsKenya· 2025-05-08Aroko through his lawyer Danstan Omari stated that he would be surrendering himself to the DCI late Wednesday.
Wanted: Businessman Philip Aroko asked to surrender to policeKenya· 2025-05-07
Lawyer Danstan Omari who was representing the family said while the findings had brought closure to speculation.
Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve died of blood clots, autopsy revealsKenya· 2025-04-25
Lawyer Danstan Omari confirmed that the autopsy of Munuve’s body would proceed after a meeting between family pathologists, the county government, and investigators.
MP Kiarie calls for investigation into MCA Munuve's 'curious' deathKenya· 2025-04-24
Lawyer Danstan Omari opposed the move to compel DNA testing on unidentified bodies.
Court gives LSK, Omtatah 30 days to amend missing persons petitionKenya· 2025-04-11
Danstan Omari is the lawyer representing Samuel Mogwasi Mainga in court.
Teacher in custody for impersonating President Ruto's daughterKenya· 2025-04-10
Family lawyer Danstan Omari described the killing of Sylvia as cold-blooded and calculated.
Autopsy confirms slain university student Sylvia Kemunto was strangledKenya· 2025-04-08
Danstan Omari is one of the defense lawyers representing the accused in the manslaughter case.
Directors, surgeon face manslaughter charges over Lucy Wambui's liposuction deathKenya· 2025-04-03
Danstan Omari is one of the lawyers representing the suspects in the case.
Body by design directors to face manslaughter charges over botched surgery deathKenya· 2025-04-01In a separate case filed by lawyers Shadrack Wambui and Danstan Omari, Osano claimed that the DCI was being used to settle scores.
Confidentiality or cover-up? Why Nairobi Hospital opposed DCI's probeKenya· 2025-03-26
The organisation also questioned the need for professionals like lawyers to excel in Mathematics.
Outrage over proposal to drop Maths as a compulsory subjectKenya· 2025-03-15
Atambo’s lawyers, Shadrack Wambui and Danstan Omari, claimed that the judiciary is facing an escalating attack from actors with ulterior motives.
Thika chief magistrate Stella Atambo sues to block graft probeKenya· 2025-03-14
Danstan Omari is a defense lawyer for Khalif Kairo who stated that Kairo had not stolen from his clients.
Video of Khalif Kairo calling out fraudsters resurfaces online: "Conmen hawananga pesa"Kenya· 2025-03-05
Danstan Omari is also part of Waititu's defense team citing health issues as reasons for bail.
DPP opposes bail for Waititu pending his sentence appealKenya· 2025-02-25
Danstan Omari is the defence lawyer representing the Kenyan security officers charged with murder.
Kenyan police officers charged with murder of IndiansKenya· 2025-02-21
