Welcome to Okemwa & Co. Advocates
JSC Proceedings & Constitutional Litigation
Specialist legal representation in constitutional litigation, judicial review, and appellate advocacy before Kenya's superior courts.
Specialist Public-Law Practice
Managing Partner & Lead Advocate
Jason Kefa Okemwa is a leading advocate for judicial accountability and institutional integrity. Through high-stakes constitutional litigation at the Apex Court, he has reshaped Kenya's framework for judging administrative action, advancing merit review and fair process in JSC disciplinary proceedings. He acts for judicial officers and judiciary staff facing institutional sanction, and has consistently prevailed in defending the Constitution's promise of fair administrative action under Article 47. His work has fundamentally altered how Kenya's courts assess the JSC's exercise of power.
Court-Focused
Apex Court Advocate
Credentials
Certified Mediator
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Constitutional & Administrative Litigation
“Defending procedural fairness and administrative accountability across all judicial tiers in Kenya.”
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Supreme Court appearances against the JSC
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Reported Apex Court success record
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Court of Appeal judgments
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ELRC cases cited with approval by the Supreme Court
Our specialist services
Specialist litigation practice
Public law litigation and administrative challenges under Article 47 of the Constitution, defending fair process and legitimate expectations.
Reported Case Law
[2025] KESC 53 (KLR)
A key Apex Court authority defining the constitutional limits and delegation of JSC disciplinary functions under Article 172.
[2025] KESC 48 (KLR)
Crucial Supreme Court precedent on procedural compliance and statutory protections under the Fair Administrative Action Act in JSC disciplinary proceedings.
[2024] KESC 69 (KLR)
Landmark Apex Court ruling establishing protections against double jeopardy post-acquittal and defining remedies for judicial officers.
What our
Corporate Client / Public Interest Client
Unmatched Rigor in Judicial Review
“When facing an adverse administrative decision, we needed a firm with deep knowledge of Article 47 and administrative law. Advocate Jason Kefa Okemwa and his team demonstrated exceptional preparation and attention to detail throughout our judicial review application. Their strategic approach delivered a favorable outcome in court. Highly recommended for any complex public-law dispute.”
Judicial Sector Professional
Professional, Discreet, and Grounded in Fairness
“Navigating proceedings before regulatory bodies and the Judicial Service Commission is inherently stressful. Okemwa & Co. Advocates provided calm, articulate, and deeply researched representation. They ensured every procedural safeguard was respected and handled our matter with absolute discretion and legal precision.”
Institutional Client
Defenders of Legitimate Expectation and Constitutional Rights
“We engaged Okemwa & Co. Advocates for a high-stakes constitutional petition challenging public decision-making. Their mastery of constitutional principles, legitimate expectation, and natural justice was evident from the initial brief to oral submissions before the court. A top-tier litigation firm in Nairobi.”
Need to discuss a legal matter?
We review administrative decisions, disciplinary notices, and court records to provide objective, court-tested strategic advice.
The firm's approach combines close attention to the administrative record, exhaustive legal research, and clear case strategy. No result is guaranteed; advice is tailored strictly to the facts and legal framework of each matter.