Also known as: Senior Counsel Bar chairperson Philip Murgor · SC Philip Murgor · Senior Counsel Philip Murgor
Senior Counsel who cautioned the IEBC chair against repeating 2007 electoral mistakes ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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… Lawyer Philip Murgor, representing the deceased’s family, said the examination had established the cause of death, leaving detectives to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify those responsible. …
Regina Re’s Mother Died From Multiple Stab Wounds, Autopsy RevealsCitizen Digital
… "We are glad this exercise has been concluded to the extent that we now know what the cause of her death was; the rest is entirely up to the DCI to establish the perpetrators and the motive,” the victim’s lawyer, Philip Murgor, stated. …
Postmortem reveals Actress Regina Re's mother died from multiple stab woundsCitizen Digital
… to be close relatives of the deceased. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); According to family lawyer, Senior Counsel Philip Murgor …
Police probe death of 86-year-old woman in Loresho, relatives among arrested suspectsCapital News
… The decision follows complaints by Senior Counsel Philip Murgor, representing Belgian national Vincent Boulanger, who raised serious concerns over the conduct of investigations and the decision to prosecute Maara while questions remained over who was actually driving the vehicle …
DPP drops Peponi crash charges, orders fresh DCI investigation over alleged cover-upCitizen Digital
… Senior Counsel Philip Murgor backed the boycott, saying members of the legal profession had rallied behind the call for accountability within the Judiciary. …
Lawyers begin court boycott, mount pressure on Judicial accountabilityCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 10 – Senior Counsel Philip Murgor has cautioned Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon that the responsibility of safeguarding Kenya’s electoral integrity ultimately rests with the commission’s leadership. …
SC Murgor Warns IEBC Chair Ethekon Against Repeating Mistakes of the 2007 PollsCapital News
… Senior Counsel Philip Murgor cautioned Ethekon against repeating mistakes that contributed to the disputed 2007 presidential election and the violence that followed. …
IEBC Resolved 323 Nomination Disputes in 10 Days as Ethekon Warned Against Past Electoral MistakesCitizen Digital
… SC Philip Murgor, Chairperson of the Senior Counsel Bar, added: “The events of 2007/08 post-election violence are still fresh in our minds, simply because the IEBC Chairperson then stated that he didn’t know who won the election. …
DCJ Mwilu warns IEBC against bias ahead of 2027 General ElectionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSarah Wairimu (second left) with her lawyer Philip Murgor (left) at the Kitisuru residence in Nairobi. …
DCI escorts Sarah Wairimu to Kitisuru home as Tob Cohen murder probe intensifiesThe Standard
… pter in the evolution of this vital institution and in deepening public trust and confidence in the rule of law,” he told Warsame.Ruto also congratulated Waruhiu and Nthiga on attaining the Senior Counsel rank at a ceremony attended by Senior Counsel Bar chairperson Philip Murgor …
Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judgeAn 86-year-old woman, Dorita Macharia, died from excessive blood loss after sustaining multiple stab wounds to the neck, according to a postmortem examination. The examination revealed she suffered more than 20 other injuries including deep cuts to her face, neck and arms, with damage to blood vessels in her neck causing severe external bleeding.
4 November 2026 · Capital News →
An 86-year-old woman, Dorita Macharia, died from excessive blood loss after sustaining multiple stab wounds to the neck, according to a postmortem examination. The examination revealed she suffered more than 20 other injuries including deep cuts to her face, neck and arms, with damage to blood vessels in her neck causing severe external bleeding.
4 November 2026 · Capital News →
An 86-year-old woman, mother of actress Regina Re, died from excessive bleeding caused by multiple stab wounds to the neck, according to a government pathologist's postmortem examination. The woman was found dead in her Loresho Ridge Estate home on Friday night following an alleged altercation with her granddaughter.
3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Gigiri are investigating the death of 86-year-old Dorita Macharia, who was found with injuries at her Loresho home on Friday. Six people of interest, including two close relatives, have been arrested and are being held at Gigiri Police Station pending court appearance on Monday.
1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has ordered the withdrawal of dangerous driving charges against Stephen Kinuthia Maara over the April 25 Peponi School crash that killed two Ugandan students, directing the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to conduct a fresh probe following concerns raised by the defence counsel about investigation conduct and uncertainty over who was actually driving the vehicle.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya has reaffirmed its nationwide boycott of court proceedings, with President Charles Kanjama urging advocates to stay away from courts to mount pressure for greater accountability within the Judiciary. The LSK Council and Senior Counsel Bar are scheduled to meet the Judicial Service Commission on July 31 to discuss the concerns behind the protest.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior Counsel Philip Murgor cautioned IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon that the commission's leadership bears responsibility for safeguarding Kenya's electoral integrity, warning against repeating the events of the disputed 2007 General Election and urging the commission to resist political pressure and uphold the law.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission disclosed that it resolved 323 nomination disputes within ten days during the 2022 General Election period, establishing dedicated panels and waiving filing fees to ensure efficient handling and adherence to constitutional timelines.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission against bias and lack of professionalism in the build-up to the 2027 General Election, saying the credibility of the election relies on the conduct of the electoral body. IEBC Chair Erastus Edung Ethekon promised to deliver a reputable electoral process before, during, and after the 2027 polls.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCI detectives, accompanied by court officials, escorted murder suspect Sarah Wairimu to her Kitisuru residence in Nairobi following a court order allowing her to access personal belongings, bank records, and financial documents. The visit is part of ongoing investigations into the 2019 death of Dutch-Kenyan businessman Tob Cohen and is being conducted under court supervision.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Mohamed Warsame was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on Thursday at State House, Nairobi, following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission. Warsame, 58, will serve for 12 years and replaces Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, who died in December 2025.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →