- After two decades of shaping Kenyan media, journalist Linus Kaikai has been cleared for potential admission to the bar
- The admission will add a new title to the media personality’s illustrious career: Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- With his name appearing as entry number 394 in the gazette notice, the milestone marks a unique convergence of his expertise in journalism and legal career
Veteran journalist Linus Kaikai, the Group Editorial Director at Royal Media Services (RMS), is set to add another distinguished title to his career: Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
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According to a gazette notice issued on Sunday, October 26, Kaikai is among 916 petitioners cleared for potential admission to the bar.
What is Linus Kaikai’s entry number?
The media personality’s name appears as entry number 394 in the notice.
Kaikai has spent over two decades shaping Kenyan media, guiding the editorial direction of RMS’s Citizen TV, Citizen Digital, Ramogi TV, Inooro TV, and Radio Citizen.
The notice now opens a 30-day period for public objections before the chief justice presides over the formal admission ceremonies.
Before joining RMS, Kaikai’s journalism career took him across both local and international media landscapes, including stints at the BBC and CNN.
Linus Kaikai’s educational journey
He holds a master’s degree in International Journalism from the University of Westminster in the UK and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Nairobi.
He also has a diploma in Radio and Television Production from the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC).
Becoming an advocate in Kenya is no small feat. Candidates must earn an LL.B. from a recognised institution, complete the rigorous Advocates Training Programme at the Kenya School of Law.
This includes coursework, a six-month pupillage, and the bar examination, and finally, apply for formal admission through the chief justice.
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What admission to the bar means for Linus Kaikai
Once admitted, they take the oath of admission and sign the roll of advocates, officially allowing them to practice law in the country.
For Kaikai, this milestone marks a rare convergence of two demanding professions: journalism and law.
As he prepares to step from newsroom leadership into legal practice, many will be watching the journey of a man who has spent his career giving voice to others and is now ready to champion justice in a new arena.
Linus Kaikai’s last conversation with Raila Odinga
Meanwhile, Kaikai recently shared details of his last conversation with former ODM leader Raila Odinga before his death.
During a segment on Citizen TV, Kaikai noted that he spoke to the former prime minister on Sunday, October 12, unaware it would be their last.
The journalist revealed he had a lengthy chat with Raila for seven minutes while he was in India receiving treatment.
He disclosed that Raila was jovial at the time and had asked him about the current situation in the country, among them President William Ruto’s ‘handshake’ with Gideon Moi.
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