Gideon Solonka

As the Senior Partner of Solonka & Solonka Advocates LLP, Mr. Solonka exemplifies the pinnacle of legal excellence and leadership. With a distinguished career spanning 28 years ,Mr. Solonka is widely recognized as a trailblazer in the legal industry. His comprehensive knowledge across various practice areas, coupled with a strategic approach to complex legal matters, ensures that our clients receive unparalleled representation. Mr. Solonka is deeply committed to upholding the highest ethical standards while relentlessly advocating for thebest interests of our clients.

Qualifications:

Holder of Bachelors of Laws Degree (LLB) from the University of Nairobi, Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law, Masters of Arts in International Conflict Management from the University of Nairobi and currently pursuing his Doctoral studies in international law from the University of Nairobi. Amongst numerous certifications acquired abroad and locally, he possesses immense knowledge and experience in the legal sector with over 28 years of legal practice as an Advocate.

Professional Experience

• Nominated by the Former President of Kenya, H.E Uhuru Kenyatta to be a member of the selection panel for the appointment of Commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (2021);
• Ministerial Appointment as Member of the Retirement Benefits Appeals Tribunal, 2019 to 2022
• Ministerial Appointment as Member of the Taskforce to inquire into Forest Resources Management and Logging Activities in Kenya (2018);
• Appointed Assisting Counsel by the President of Kenya in the Tribunal to Investigate the Conduct of the Deputy Chief Justice and Vice President of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kenya (2012)

Practice areas:

• Conveyancing
• Criminal Law
• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Law
• Insurance Law
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