Katwa Kigen
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.
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Justice Kigen, the President’s ex-lawyer among the Supreme Court Judge applicants, barely days after his appointment.
Ruto's ex-lawyer Katwa Kigen, among Supreme Court Judge applicants
Kenya· 2026-02-25
Judge Katwa Kigen is among six Kenyans who have declared interest in joining the Supreme Court.
Judge Katwa Kigen among six seeking to join Supreme Court benchKenya· 2026-02-25
Katwa Kigen is among several jurists recently appointed as judges of the Court of Appeal.
IPOA Chair Issack Hassan resigns, heads to Appellate CourtKenya· 2026-02-17
Katwa Kigen is Ruto’s lawyer who was sworn in as one of the newly appointed judges.
New Court of Appeal judges sworn inKenya· 2026-01-28
Those appointed from the Bar include Ruto’s lawyer Katwa Kigen.
Ruto appoints 15 Court of Appeal judgesKenya· 2026-01-27
Katwa Kigen is one of the nominees to the Court of Appeal.
Explained: Court of Appeal nominations spark debate on gender balanceKenya· 2026-01-25President Ruto’s lawyer Katwa Kigen is among 15 nominees for the Court of Appeal.
Ruto's lawyer, IPOA boss among 15 nominees for Court of Appeal JudgesKenya· 2026-01-22
President William Ruto’s lawyer, Katwa Kigen, is among 15 people nominated by the Judicial Service Commission for appointment to the Court of Appeal.
Ruto's lawyer Katwa among 15 nominated to Court of AppealKenya· 2026-01-22
President Ruto’s lawyer Katwa Kigen is among 15 nominees for the Court of Appeal.
Ruto's lawyer, IPOA boss among 15 nominated for Court of AppealKenya· 2026-01-22Katwa Kigen is a seasoned defense lawyer recommended for the rank of Senior Counsel.
Wetang'ula, Kibwana, among 54 advocates recommended for Senior Counsel rankKenya· 2025-12-05
Katwa Kigen led the charge against Governor Amos Nyaribo during the impeachment proceedings.
Nyaribo survives the chop as Senators call for impeachment rulesKenya· 2025-12-03
Lawyer Katwa Kigen countered that only 22 votes were needed due to three vacant seats.
Governor Nyaribo denies charges as Senate hears impeachment motionKenya· 2025-12-03
Katwa Kigen has finally been allowed to participate in the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada Education Programme scandal case.
Senior Lawyer allowed to join Sh1.1bn education scandal case after three attemptsKenya· 2025-10-27
Led by lawyer Katwa Kigen, Governor Mutai argued that the impeachment was riddled with irregularities.
Governor Mutai questions legitimacy of impeachment voteKenya· 2025-08-31
Governor Mutai’s defence is led by six lawyers under Katwa Kigen.
Mutai impeachment: Ex-CEC sent millions to governor only to be sacked via social mediaKenya· 2025-08-27
The governor’s defence team was led by Senior Counsel Katwa Kigen.
Governor Mutai pleads 'not guilty' as impeachment trial opensKenya· 2025-08-27
Katwa Kigen accused the National Assembly Committee on Health of bias while investigating the matter.
Mishra denies commercialisation of organ transplant at MedihealKenya· 2025-07-30
Katwa Kigen, the lawyer for Mediheal Hospital, stated that the hospital is not involved in any trafficking.
MPs invite public views, evidence on Mediheal kidney sagaKenya· 2025-04-29
Katwa Kigen, President Ruto's long-time lawyer, withdrew from the commissioner race for personal reasons.
IEBC selection panel dismisses reports of narrowing list of commission chair to fourKenya· 2025-04-26
The facility's lawyer, Katwa Kigen, said on Wednesday that they are not involved in any organ trafficking.
Health CS Duale inaugurates investigative committee on organ trafficking, given 3 months to complete taskKenya· 2025-04-26
The facility's lawyer, Katwa Kigen, stated that they are not involved in any organ trafficking.
Investigative Committee on organ trafficking given 3 months to complete taskKenya· 2025-04-25Katwa Kigen, who was scheduled to appeal before the Selection Panel, said he had shelved his ambition.
Ruto lawyer steps down from IEBC contestKenya· 2025-04-11
Lawyer Katwa Kigen has withdrawn from the ongoing IEBC commissioner interviews, citing concerns over his suitability for the role.
Lawyer Katwa Kigen withdraws from IEBC commissioner interviewsKenya· 2025-04-10Lawyer Katwa Kigen has withdrawn from the ongoing IEBC commissioner interviews, citing concerns over his suitability for the role.
Lawyer Katwa Kigen withdraws from IEBC commissioner interviewsKenya· 2025-04-10