John Khaminwa
John Khaminwa is a prominent Kenyan lawyer known for his advocacy in high-profile legal cases and his commitment to upholding civil liberties. With decades of experience in the legal profession, Khaminwa has represented various clients, including political figures and activists. He gained attention for his defense of Jimi Wanjigi, particularly during incidents involving Wanjigi's arrest in 2024, where Khaminwa criticized the legality of the police actions against his client.
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Veteran lawyer John Khaminwa joined the support for Rose Njeri Tunguru during her legal troubles.
Coder who turned civic frustration into global recognition
Kenya· 2025-10-04
John Khaminwa was a lawyer who was detained for attempting to visit the arrested leaders.
Saba Saba: 35 years on, the streets still call for freedomKenya· 2025-07-07
John Khaminwa was arrested and detained without trial while advocating for multiparty democracy.
Saba Saba's long harvest and why struggle is never wastedKenya· 2025-07-05
Lawyer John Khaminwa has called for the establishment of police stations in all public universities across the country.
Lawyer calls for varsity police stations to boost student securityKenya· 2025-04-04
Lawyer John Khaminwa led Atambo's legal team in arguing against the EACC's actions.
Magistrate seeks to halt EACC probe, calls search warrant unfairKenya· 2025-03-17
His lawyer, John Khaminwa, criticised the detention, citing a court order barring police from arresting or detaining Wanjigi.
Wanjigi hires US lobby firm for 2027 presidential bidKenya· 2025-02-27
