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James Orengo takes on Queen’s Counsel Khawar Qureshi
Lawyers representing Deputy CJ Philomena Mwilu in a petition seeking to determine whether she should face criminal charges have opposed a foreign counsel appointed by Kenya’s public prosecutor Noordin Haji.
Senior Counsel James Orengo on Thursday opposed Queen’s Counsel Khawar Qureshi from representing Mr Haji in the petition to be heard by five judges.
According to Mr Orengo, Prof Qureshi cannot represent Mr Haji in the case because he does not possess instruments such as certificate of admission allowing him to practice in Kenya.
But in reply, secretary of prosecutions Dorcas Oduor said the Mr Haji has a right to pick a lawyer of his choice to represent him in any case.
Ms Oduor said they will be happy to respond to opposition by Mr Orengo if the defence team makes a formal application.
More follows.