James Denis Maina

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Commissioner for Oaths, and Notary Public /

Law Society of Kenya and East Africa Law Society /

A1 Litigation Attorney

[James Denis Maina @JamesDenisM]

Thank you for attending the Red Mass wakili

[Eugene L. Wamalwa @EugeneLWamalwa]

At a time when the Cry for Justice and accountability echoes across our land from families of victims of Police brutality who were slain ,maimed,abducted, tortured and some dissappeared during the June 25th 2024 GenZ revolution , We Catholic lawyers,from the Bar , the Bench,Academia and across the board, gathered at the Holy Family Basilica for the historic first Red Mass in Kenya presided over by His Lordship Rt Rev Bishop Henry Juma Odonya from my home Diocese of Kitale.

The Red Mass has been held for centuries bringing together Catholic lawyers from across the Board to worship together and walk together in the tradition of the Great Philosopher, Scholar,lawyer, Thomas More who faced with the choice of whether to lose his friendship with King Henry VIII who wanted to marry his mistress against the law of the Church, or compromise his principles, chose not to compromise his principles and chose conscience over convenience paying the ultimate price fighting for truth and Justice.

We salute Chairman Waweru Gatonye SC and the entire leadership of the Kenya Catholic Lawyers Association KECLA , @LawSocietyofKe President @ckanjama SC and DCJ Mwilu @JUDICIARYKENYA for leading all Catholic lawyers,Judges,Magistrates to this historic Mass which should inspire us to continue serving with courage and integrity in defending truth,Justice,accountability and the rule of law as per the oath of our profession and Faith.

[James Denis Maina @JamesDenisM]

Asante sana commissioner for supporting the Red Mass. Your support assisted the planning of the Red Mass to a great extent. Baraka tele.

[JacquelineIngutiah @Ingutiah]

Thank you to the leadership of the Kenya Catholic Lawyers Association for organising a beautiful and spiritually enriching Red Mass.

As we celebrated the feast of our patron saint, St Thomas More we renewed our commitment to uphold justice, integrity, wisdom and service in all that we do.

May God continue to guide and strengthen all those who serve in the administration of justice.

[Faith Odhiambo @FaithOdhiambo8]

I joined colleagues for the Inaugural Red Mass presided over by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Henry Juma Odonya of the Kitale Catholic Archdiocese. The theme of the mass was "walking in the footsteps of Saint Thomas Moore: Guided by the Holy Spirit Towards Truth, Justice and Peace." The mass was as deeply inspiring as it was spiritually fulfilling. It was a reminder that in all that we do, we must do it for the glory of God.

[James Denis Maina @JamesDenisM]

Thank you Mr. President for finding time to attend the event even though you had a very tight schedule.

[Charles Kanjama SC @ckanjama]

It was an honour to join members of the Bench, the Bar and the wider legal fraternity at the Holy Family Basilica yesterday for the inaugural Red Mass for the legal profession, organized by the Kenya Catholic Lawyers Association.

As we navigate complex legal landscapes, we seek wisdom, integrity and courage in the administration of justice. May we remain faithful to our constitutional duty to serve the people with humility, fairness and unwavering fidelity to the rule of law.

[East Africa Law Society(EALS) @ealawsociety]

Justice keeps no denomination.

EALS President Ramadhan Abubakar joined the Kenya Catholic Lawyers Association for the Inaugural Annual Red Mass, gathering lawyers across faiths around a shared calling.

In his words:
"I come to you as a Muslim, and I come gladly. For I have learned in a lifetime at the Bar that justice keeps no denomination. The call to defend the defenceless, to speak for those who have lost their voice, to stand between the powerful and the powerless, that calling is written on every honest heart."

Honouring Saint Thomas More, the lawyer who chose conscience over convenience, the President reminded us that truth, justice and peace are not soft ideals but a discipline.

One Bar. Many faiths. One justice.

#RedMass #SaintThomasMore #RuleOfLaw #EALS

[James Denis Maina @JamesDenisM]

@KinyuaWaIrungu @Benign_Overlord @LaikipiaCountyG Counsel was only executing instructions. Haha.

[James Denis Maina @JamesDenisM]

@Themosioma @KenyanSays Hahaha. You are being funny now

[James Denis Maina @JamesDenisM]

@Themosioma @KenyanSays Haha. A nearby village ate a hippo and the whole village was arrested.

[James Denis Maina @JamesDenisM]

No need to explain. Kenyans know that when it comes to serious matters affecting Kenyans, it is either you are supporting the oppressor or you are fence sitting.
Kenyans hate betrayal and the fence is about to get very thorny.

[Ndindi Nyoro @NdindiNyoro]

Wadosi Wakenya Wote, I come in Peace and humility.

The vote for the Finance Bill happened yesterday; disappointingly, I was not in Parliament. I travelled out of the Country on Wednesday evening for engagements that could not have been postponed. But no explanation should absolve the blame.

As for the feedback we have received from all Kenyans, we take it with humility. All the feedback will go a long way in making us better as we discharge our duties in Parliament and outside as we serve the great people of Kenya.

We have always been available and forthright in debating both the Appropriations Bill and the Finance Bill on the committee and on the floor of the house as a commitment to giving a different and alternative view. This has also been an important platform of informing Kenyans on the things that affect them, the businesses, investment decisions and the Economy in general.

Whereas this is important, we also must acknowledge the fact that Parliament is in an unprecedented phase where both the Majority and the Minority leadership are on the same side thereby making it difficult to effectively act as an institution of oversight. That’s why we choose to do it both inside and outside.

On the proposals we had on reducing fuel prices, we had the opportunity to appear before the relevant committees. Unfortunately, the Finance Committee did not include the proposals in their final report. The alternative that was left was that of initiating a private member bill. However, this was deemed as a “Money Bill” and could not be carried as an amendment in the Finance Bill on the Floor. It had to take its own course. The guidance from relevant offices in parliament was that we initiate the process after the Finance bill process since most officers of parliament and especially the Parliament Budget Office were engaged in the process of Finance Bill and Appropriations Bill.

The process will now continue on a different path.

I have taken time to read the feedback from Kenyans and it is clear that; we carry an immense responsibility that we should always live up to.

We are glad that together, we have achieved many things through debate, talking about them in forums & media and sharing information. To cite just two;

In December, we were able to speak forthrightly about the plan to hike School Fees for Day Secondary Schools. The plan was shelved, not by the involvement of Parliament; but by the government knowing that Kenyans were aware.

Earlier this year, we took up the issue of the 15% GoK sale of Safaricom shares. While the majority of numbers prevailed in Parliament, the Judiciary sided with our view and money has never changed hands. The sale has never been effected.

We have taken it upon ourselves to tabulate, collate and analyse Economic related information which we always quietly and gladly share with leaders both in Parliament and outside for better oversight and alternative viewpoints.

Personal comfort would call for us to be quiet at critical moments, but it is unpatriotic to seek comfort over what is right.

As human as we are, we are far from being perfect and we will always seek to learn from the feedback we receive.

Asanteni sana.

We are African and Africa is our Business.

[James Denis Maina @JamesDenisM]

Big event for Kenya Catholic Lawyers. The start of a beautiful tradition in Kenya in the name of Annual Red Mass.

[James Denis Maina @JamesDenisM]

The Constitution of Kenya 2010 in Article 25 lists 4 rights and fundamental freedoms which cannot be limited. One of the rights is the right to a fair trial. The three judge bench in the Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment Petitions found that the Senate of Kenya violated this right.

[James Denis Maina @JamesDenisM]

Anyone who supports and cares for the constitution should be worried about the High Court judgement in the Rigathi Gachagua impeachment Petitions.

[James Denis Maina @JamesDenisM]

There was a bit of zealousness, energy and finger pointing when Wakili Harrison Kinyanjui attempted to arrest the judgement in the Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment Petition.

[Zakheem Rajan - The Paparazzi @zakheem_rajan]

Congratulations to the 125 Senior Legal Researchers and Legal Researchers appointed by the JSC. Wishing you success as you contribute to jurisprudential development, legal research, and the administration of justice in Kenya.

[Joshua Malidzo Nyawa @joshuamalidzo]

#hotoffthebench
Justice Nyaundi has allowed @katibainstitute’s application and confirmed conservatory orders stopping construction of the Ebola quarantine facility. The Court also ordered disclosure of the relevant agreements to the petitioner and the public.

[Katiba Institute @katibainstitute]

We have formally notified the U.S. State Department and the Department of Health of binding interim conservatory orders issued by the High Court of Kenya on 28 May 2026, which immediately halt the proposed establishment of any U.S.-backed Ebola exposure, quarantine, isolation, or treatment facility within Kenyan borders.

[Ndong@Conslaw @Ndonglaw043]

Power to @katibainstitute , power to the Registry, power to the people,

Tomorrow our death is suspended,

Justice Nyaundi has done the thing, very elaborate Conservatory Orders:✅️✅️

[Law Society of Kenya @LawSocietyofKe]

LSK challenges proposed hosting of foreign Ebola patients in Kenya.

[James Denis Maina @JamesDenisM]

Conservatory order issued against the Ebola quarantine and treatment facility. Petition by Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.