NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has challenged newly admitted advocates to uphold integrity, courage and service to humanity as they begin their legal careers.

📻 Breaking It Down

In a speech delivered on his behalf by Jacinta Nyamosi, the DPP described the admission ceremony as a defining moment not only for the advocates being admitted to the Bar, but also for the administration of justice in Kenya.

“This occasion is not merely a formal entry into the legal profession. It is a defining moment in the life of every advocate being admitted today, and indeed, a significant moment for the administration of justice in our country,” the DPP’s speech stated.

Ingonga congratulated the new advocates for successfully completing years of study, sacrifice, discipline and resilience, while also acknowledging the role played by parents, guardians, spouses, mentors, lecturers and friends in supporting their journey into the legal profession.

📌 What You Need to Know

The DPP, however, reminded the advocates that admission to the Bar was not the end of their journey, but the beginning of a greater responsibility to serve justice, defend the Constitution and uphold the rule of law.

“Today you are being entrusted with a noble responsibility: to serve the law, to uphold justice, to defend the Constitution, and to protect the dignity of every person who comes into contact with the justice system,” he noted.

Ingonga emphasized that the title “Advocate of the High Court of Kenya” is a public trust that carries authority, privilege, accountability and immense responsibility.

He said advocates occupy a unique and critical position in society as officers of the court, defenders of rights, advisors to institutions and guardians of justice.

“You will be called upon to speak where others are silent, to stand where others retreat, and to act where injustice demands courage,” the DPP said.

The DPP further highlighted the expanding role of advocates in a rapidly changing global environment, noting that modern legal practice now extends beyond courtrooms into areas such as international law, climate justice, human rights, artificial intelligence, cybercrime, migration, trade and transnational organised crime.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya