Katwa Kigen

Katwa Kigen

lawyer Kenya

Katwa Kigen is a seasoned lawyer in Kenya, known for his extensive legal practice spanning over two decades. He gained prominence as a member of President William Ruto's legal team during critical moments, including the 2022 presidential election petition at the Supreme Court and representation at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Recently, Kigen made headlines by withdrawing from the interviews for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioner position, citing concerns about his suitability for the role amidst questions regarding accountability and integrity raised by former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
147,319
Power
290$
Sentiment
5.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 3 5.67 0.27% +0% 53,771,296 147,319 $106,000 290$
Totals 3 53,771,296 147,319 $106,000 290$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Katwa Kigen is a seasoned defense lawyer recommended for the rank of Senior Counsel. 8

Moses Wetang Ula Kivutha Kibwana Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba Nelson Havi Eric Theuri Noordin Haji Isaack Hassan Kennedy Ogeto Nancy Wakarima Karigithu Adil Khawaja Ambrose Rachier Richard Omwela Koki Muli Immaculate Muringo Kassait Mercy Deche Hosea Kimutai Kili Clement Muturi Kigano Isaac Okero Hillary Chacha Odera Ahmed Sheikh Adan Joyce Majiwa Ahmednasir Abdullahi Catherine Ochanda Faith Odhiambo William Ouko Gatembu Kairu Nduma Nderi Chrispine Maondo Wanjiru Ngige Uhuru Kenyatta Martha Koome Dorcas Oduor
The Standard: Wetang'ula, Kibwana, among 54 advocates recommended for Senior Counsel rank

Kenya Kenya: Katwa Kigen led the charge against Governor Amos Nyaribo during the impeachment proceedings. 4

Amos Nyaribo Ombui Ratemo Brian Muriithi Erick Mutai Abdi Guyo Julius Matwere
The Standard: Nyaribo survives the chop as Senators call for impeachment rules

Kenya Kenya: Lawyer Katwa Kigen countered that only 22 votes were needed due to three vacant seats. 5

Amos Nyaribo Mohamed Ali Elias Mutuma Amason Kingi
The Standard: Governor Nyaribo denies charges as Senate hears impeachment motion

Kenya Kenya: Katwa Kigen has finally been allowed to participate in the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada Education Programme scandal case. 7

Jackson Mandago Peter Ndege Noah Koskei Edward Kiptet Milkah Sambu Christopher Rotich Japheth Too Shadrack Juma Josephine Boss Boaz Bulbul Raila Odinga Lillian Omollo Mama Ida Odinga Jens Strackeljan Stella Mokaya
The Standard: Senior Lawyer allowed to join Sh1.1bn education scandal case after three attempts

Kenya Kenya: Led by lawyer Katwa Kigen, Governor Mutai argued that the impeachment was riddled with irregularities. 5

Erick Mutai Kiprotich Rogony
The Standard: Governor Mutai questions legitimacy of impeachment vote

Kenya Kenya: Governor Mutai’s defence is led by six lawyers under Katwa Kigen. 5

Edna Tonui Erick Mutai Kipruto Malen Rosemary Rop Leonard Ngetich Bernard Bii Brian Langat Kiprotich Rogony Patrick Mutai Elisha Ongoya Peter Wanyama Rose Thiong O Doris Ng Eno Joash Mitei Evanson Kirui
The Standard: Mutai impeachment: Ex-CEC sent millions to governor only to be sacked via social media

Kenya Kenya: The governor’s defence team was led by Senior Counsel Katwa Kigen. 5

Eric Mutai Elisha Ongoya Elias Mutuma Kiprotich Rogony
The Standard: Governor Mutai pleads 'not guilty' as impeachment trial opens

Kenya Kenya: Katwa Kigen accused the National Assembly Committee on Health of bias while investigating the matter. 5

Swarup Mishra Peter Moritet Aden Duale
The Standard: Mishra denies commercialisation of organ transplant at Mediheal

Kenya Kenya: Katwa Kigen, the lawyer for Mediheal Hospital, stated that the hospital is not involved in any trafficking. 6

James Nyikal Aden Duale Maryline Limo Swarup Mishra
The Standard: MPs invite public views, evidence on Mediheal kidney saga

Kenya Kenya: Katwa Kigen, President Ruto's long-time lawyer, withdrew from the commissioner race for personal reasons. 5

Nelson Makanda William Ruto Erastus Edung Ethekon Abdulqadir Lorot Ramadhan Anne Amadi Charles Nyachae Raila Odinga
The Standard: IEBC selection panel dismisses reports of narrowing list of commission chair to four