Top 5 highest paid lawyers in Kenya

There are many lawyers in Kenya who we admire for their prowess, expertise and demeanor in handling their cases. Although there is no formal ranking of lawyers in Kenya, there are those who have successfully handled various cases and are experts in various areas of law and perhaps role models to many.

Law is one of the most rewarding degree courses in Kenya. The profession is highly adored with many practicing lawyers making millions monthly.Here is look at the top 5 highest paid lawyers in kenya:

1. Paul Muite

Having gone through the records of most lawyers in Kenya, the veteran lawyer makes more than Sh 20 million a month. If he has a good case, like that of Mau Mau, Muite makes up to Ksh 100 million per single case. What makes clients-especially big clients-seek Muite’s services is the fact that he has a record of winning big case, and he possess over 30 years’ experience in law profession.

2. Abdullahi Ahmedinasir

Former Dean, law school U.O.N and member of JSC- a master in Litigation and Arbitration and played a critical role in the recruitment of judges of the Supreme Court. He makes not less than Sh 10 million per case .He does not take any case whose returns are less than Sh 10 million. If you approach him then be ready to part with Sh 10 million

3. James Orengo

He is not left behind. Though he is so engrossed in political matters. Orengo occasionally represents clients in Kenyan courts. It is said that he charges his clients from around 5 million.

4. Katwa Kigen

Katwa Kigen represented Joshua Arap Sang at the Hague. He is one of the soft spoken lawyers who can win cases whenever he wants. His charges range from Sh  2 million.

5. Fred Ngatia

This brilliant lawyer is regarded in legal circles as the guru of constitutional and judicial service cases. He has been the lawyer for the late Cabinet Minister George Saitoti. Furthermore, represented him at the Goldenberg Commission of Inquiry. He also successfully represented the Jubilee Alliance during the 2012 and 2017 election petition at the Supreme Court among others. Ngatia Charges from around 2.5 million Kenyan shillings