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
1 wks
Reach
198,152
Power
391$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 6.50 0.34% +10% 53,771,296 198,152 $106,000 391$
Totals 2 53,771,296 198,152 $106,000 391$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Justice Kigen, the President’s ex-lawyer among the Supreme Court Judge applicants, barely days after his appointment. 6

William Ruto Karim Khan Mohammed Ibrahim Francis Tuiyott Joseph Sergon Ann Makori Lilian Wanjiku Martha Koome Philomena Mwilu William Ouko Isaac Lenaola
The Standard: Ruto's ex-lawyer Katwa Kigen, among Supreme Court Judge applicants

Kenya Kenya: Judge Katwa Kigen is among six Kenyans who have declared interest in joining the Supreme Court. 7

William Ruto Mohamed Warsame Francis Kipruto Tuiyott Anne Waceke Kiratu Makori Lilian Wanjiku Wachira Joseph Kiplagat Sergon Martha Koome Philomena Mwilu Njoki Ndungu Smokin Wanjala Isaac Lenaola William Ouko
The Standard: Judge Katwa Kigen among six seeking to join Supreme Court bench

Kenya Kenya: Katwa Kigen is among several jurists recently appointed as judges of the Court of Appeal. 6

Ahmed Issack Hassan Anne Wanjiku Mwangi William Ruto
The Standard: IPOA Chair Issack Hassan resigns, heads to Appellate Court

Kenya Kenya: Katwa Kigen is Ruto’s lawyer who was sworn in as one of the newly appointed judges. 7

William Ruto Martha Koome Hedwig Ong Undi Nduma Nderi Linnet Ndolo Chacha Mwita Lucy Mwihaki Samuel Okong O Rachel Ng Etich Munyao Sila Byram Ongaya Stephen Radido Issack Hassan Paul Lilan Johnstone Okello Brown Murungi
The Standard: New Court of Appeal judges sworn in

Kenya Kenya: Those appointed from the Bar include Ruto’s lawyer Katwa Kigen. 7

William Ruto Issack Hassan Paul Lilan Johnstone Okello Brown Murungi Hedwig Ong Undi Nduma Nderi Linnet Ndolo Chacha Mwita Lucy Mwihaki Samuel Okong O Rachel Ng Etich Munyao Sila Byram Ongaya Stephen Radido Martha Koome Njuguna
The Standard: Ruto appoints 15 Court of Appeal judges

Kenya Kenya: Katwa Kigen is one of the nominees to the Court of Appeal. 7

Hedwig Ong Undi Nduma Nderi Linnet Ndolo Chacha Mwita Lucy Mwihaki Samuel Okong O Rachel Ng Etich Munyao Sila Byram Ongaya Stephen Radido Paul Lilan Johnstone Okello Brown Murungi Ahmed Issack Hassan William Ruto Eric Muriuki Martha Koome Faith Odhiambo Charles Kanjama Caxstone Kigata Ndong Evance Francis Gikonyo Oscar Angote Nerima Were
The Standard: Explained: Court of Appeal nominations spark debate on gender balance

Kenya Kenya: President Ruto’s lawyer Katwa Kigen is among 15 nominees for the Court of Appeal. 7

Issack Hassan Chacha Mwita Martha Koome Hedwig Imbosa Ong Udi Mathews Nduma Nderi Linnet Mumo Ndolo Lucy Mwihaki Njuguna Samson Odhiambo Okongo Rachel Chepkoech Ngetch Stephen Andersen Radido Okiyo Brown Murungi Kairaria Paul Lilan Munyao Sila Johnson Okoth Okello Byram Ongaya
The Standard: Ruto's lawyer, IPOA boss among 15 nominees for Court of Appeal Judges

Kenya Kenya: President William Ruto’s lawyer, Katwa Kigen, is among 15 people nominated by the Judicial Service Commission for appointment to the Court of Appeal. 8

William Ruto Paul Lilan Brown Murungi Johnson Okoth Okello Issack Hassan Byram Ongaya Stephen Radido Linnet Ndolo Mathews Nduma Nderi Hedwig Imbosa Ong Udi Chacha Mwita Mumbi Ngugi Joel Ngugi George Odunga John Mativo Weldon Korir Lucy Njuguna Rachel Ngetich Sila Munyao Samson Okongo
The Standard: Ruto's lawyer Katwa among 15 nominated to Court of Appeal

Kenya Kenya: President Ruto’s lawyer Katwa Kigen is among 15 nominees for the Court of Appeal. 7

Issack Hassan Chacha Mwita Martha Koome Hedwig Imbosa Ong Udi Mathews Nduma Nderi Linnet Mumo Ndolo Lucy Mwihaki Njuguna Samson Odhiambo Okongo Rachel Chepkoech Ngetch Stephen Andersen Radido Okiyo Brown Murungi Kairaria Paul Lilan Munyao Sila Johnson Okoth Okello Byram Ongaya
The Standard: Ruto's lawyer, IPOA boss among 15 nominated for Court of Appeal

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