Petition Filed Against Ahmednasir Abdullahi Over Professional Misconduct Allegations

Nairobi, Kenya – Renowned city lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi faces a fresh legal challenge as two lawyers seek his removal from the Roll of Senior Counsel, citing alleged professional misconduct.

Lawyers Paul Kiragu Wathuta and John Murimi Njomo have petitioned the Advocates Complaints Commission, arguing that Ahmednasir’s repeated public attacks on the Judiciary violate legal ethics. They invoke Rule 4(c) and Rule 15 of the Advocates (Senior Counsel Conferment and Privileges) regulations, insisting that his conduct tarnishes the profession.

The petition highlights Ahmednasir’s frequent criticism of the Judiciary on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). The lawyers claim he has made numerous unsubstantiated allegations against judges, despite previous warnings. They argue that the Senior Counsel title should be reserved for lawyers who uphold professionalism and respect for judicial institutions.

Ahmednasir, who was conferred the Senior Counsel title in December 2012, has represented high-profile clients in Kenya. However, his critics say his persistent attacks on judges have become increasingly aggressive.

The petition comes just days after Ahmednasir, alongside lawyers from his firm, filed a case seeking the removal of seven Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice Martha Koome. His team cited gross misconduct under Article 168(1) of the Constitution.

Ahmednasir’s petition was seen as a response to the Supreme Court’s decision on January 18 to bar him from making submissions before the court. The court stated that he had “relentlessly and unabashedly scandalised and ridiculed” the Judiciary.

With both petitions now in motion, the legal battle is set to intensify, placing one of Kenya’s most outspoken lawyers at the center of a heated professional ethics debate.