Paul Muite
Paul Muite is a prominent Kenyan lawyer and senior counsel known for his involvement in high-profile legal cases, including constitutional matters. He has a long-standing career in law, often advocating for justice and legal reforms in Kenya. Muite is currently representing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in his impeachment case, seeking to challenge the High Court's decisions regarding the appointment of judges to hear his client's appeals.
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Senior Counsel Paul Muite is leading Gachagua's legal team.
High Court schedules Gachagua impeachment cases hearings for April
Kenya· 2026-02-12
Paul Muite is a Senior Counsel who conveyed Ahmednasir's pledge to refrain from future attacks on judges.
Supreme Court lifts ban after Ahmednasir vows to stop attacksKenya· 2026-01-23
Senior Counsel Paul Muite appeared for Ahmednasir in court.
Ahmednasir apologises to judges, says he'll stop attacking JudiciaryKenya· 2026-01-22Wanjigi received the instruments of leadership on Thursday, September 18, from veteran lawyer Paul Muite.
Wanjigi takes over Safina leadership ahead of 2027 electionsKenya· 2025-09-20
Paul Muite is recognized as part of the Young Turks who played a role in Kenya's political evolution.
Gen Z and Gen X in a big battle to define the Kenya they wantKenya· 2025-09-20
Senior advocate Paul Muite blamed past presidents for lacklustre implementation of the Constitution.
Katiba at 15: Judges, lawyers hail gains, call for full implementationKenya· 2025-09-01
Paul Muite was an opposition leader who participated in the Saba Saba uprising in Nairobi.
Tracing the treacherous, bloody road to enactment of new lawsKenya· 2025-08-26
Senior counsel Paul Muite commented on the unreasonably tough bail conditions imposed on Gen Zs charged with politically motivated terrorism offences.
JSC condemns attacks on judicial officers over bail, bond decisionsKenya· 2025-07-17
Paul Muite was arrested during the Moi regime as Kenyans agitated for multiparty democracy.
Kenya's Gen Z protest is not about tribe but national outrageKenya· 2025-07-14
Paul Muite was one of the Young Turks who supported the pro-democracy movement during the Saba Saba protests.
Gen Z rekindles Saba Saba spirit, calls for reform, good governanceKenya· 2025-07-07
Paul Muite was a key opposition leader during the Saba Saba movement.
Birth of Saba Saba ralliesKenya· 2025-07-03
Paul Muite was among the opposition leaders who defined Kenya's politics post-Saba Saba.
Birth of Saba Saba as ralliesKenya· 2025-07-02Paul Muite is a senior counsel representing Eddah Wanjiru in the case against Ecobank.
Bank ordered to pay Sh284m withdrawn from Koinange's family accountKenya· 2025-07-01
Senior counsel Paul Muite joined other Kenyans calling for the release of Ndiang'ui Kinyagia, who was abducted from his house.
Where is Ndiang'ui? - The StandardKenya· 2025-07-01
Paul Muite is mentioned as one of the Young Turks associated with Raila Odinga.
The great lie: Raila has for long pretended to be what he is notKenya· 2025-06-30
Senior counsel Paul Muite joined other Kenyans in calling for the release of Ndiangui Kinyagia, highlighting the regime's repression.
Blogger Ndiang'ui missing one week after alleged raid by policeKenya· 2025-06-29
Senior Counsel Paul Muite urged a High Court bench to sentence top officials for contempt of court.
Muite urges court to jail Ruto, top officials for IEBC gazette defianceKenya· 2025-06-24
Senior Counsel Paul Muite has urged a three-judge High Court bench to sentence President William Ruto and others to two years in prison for contempt of court.
Lawyer Muite seeks 2-year jail term for Ruto, AG over contemptKenya· 2025-06-23
Paul Muite led the team to see the judge who issued an injunction against evictions from houses during the UASU strike.
Matiang'i's visit sparks political shift in NarokKenya· 2025-05-12
Paul Muite was a UASU lawyer who sought refuge in the courts during the university lecturers' strike.
Donkye Work - The StandardKenya· 2025-05-12
UASU lawyer Paul Muite was involved in seeking an injunction against evictions from houses.
'Flying Palace': Trump to accept lavish jet from Qataris as Air Force OneKenya· 2025-05-12
Paul Muite was the UASU lawyer who sought an injunction against evictions during the university lecturers' strike.
Ignore clamour for immediate devolution of road managementKenya· 2025-05-12Paul Muite was a UASU lawyer who sought an injunction against evictions during the university lecturers' strike.
Otieno's 'Inky, Pinky, Ponky' moment that might decide the next poll dateKenya· 2025-05-12Paul Muite is noted for leading the legal team that sought an injunction against evictions during the UASU strike.
Why you shouldn't miss public participation forums on budgetKenya· 2025-05-12
One judge pleaded with UASU lawyer Paul Muite, 'You understand, Paul'.
Senate probes dubious referrals, expired drugs in public hospitalsKenya· 2025-05-11
Paul Muite was a lawyer for UASU during the 1990s strike and sought legal remedies for the dismissed officials.
Digital recruitment of police will eliminate corruption IG KanjaKenya· 2025-05-11
UASU lawyer Paul Muite was involved in seeking an injunction against evictions.
Ruto's IEBC nominees face tough approval ahead of House vettingKenya· 2025-05-11
Paul Muite was a UASU lawyer who sought judicial intervention during the university lecturers' strike.
State silent after Kenyan pilot killed, plane wrecked in Sudan's RSF missionKenya· 2025-05-11Gachagua, represented by lawyer Paul Muite, challenged the appointment, arguing that Mwilu was not the substantive Chief Justice.
Court hands Gachagua win, says only Chief Justice can pick benchKenya· 2025-05-09
Gachagua's lawyers led by Paul Muite argued that the impeachment process initiated by the National Assembly was flawed.
Appeal court overturns three-judge bench in Gachagua impeachment caseKenya· 2025-05-09
