In a shocking revelation, Kenyan authorities have apprehended a man named Brian Mwenda, alleged to be a fake lawyer, who remarkably managed to win all 26 legal cases in various Kenyan courts.
Brian Mwenda, a fake Advocate in Kenya will represent himself in court after being arrested for being a fake advocate of the high court. Before his arrest Brian Mwenda argued 26 cases & won all the 26 cases before High Court Judges, Magistrates Judges, & Court of Appeal Judges. pic.twitter.com/4LsgTXu22C
— Man’s NOT Barry Roux (@AdvoBarryRoux) October 13, 2023
This audacious impersonation of a legal professional has raised concerns within the Kenyan legal system.
The fraudulent activities of Brian Mwenda came to light when the Law Society of Kenya Nairobi Branch Rapid Action Team (RAT) received public complaints and initiated an investigation. Despite lacking the necessary credentials, Mwenda daringly represented clients before High Court Judges, Magistrates, and Court of Appeal Judges, securing victories in all 26 cases spanning various legal matters.
Upon his arrest, the Law Society of Kenya Nairobi Branch swiftly confirmed that Brian Mwenda was a fake lawyer, and had never been authorized to practice law in Kenya. The statement released by the LSK Nairobi Branch expressed their shock and concern about how Mwenda managed to operate under the guise of a legitimate lawyer for an extended period.
“It has been brought to the attention of the LSK Nairobi Branch through the Rapid Action Team (RAT) that the man has been presenting and conducting himself as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a member of LSK Nairobi Branch,” the statement read
Kenya Police have arrested a fake lawyer, Brian Mwenda, who has falsely been presenting himself as an Advocate of the high court of Kenya. Before his arrest Brian Mwenda argued 26 cases & won all the 26 cases before High Court Judges, Magistrates Judges, & Court of Appeal Judges. pic.twitter.com/ERJFObDIJj
— Man’s NOT Barry Roux (@AdvoBarryRoux) October 13, 2023