PAUL KIBUGI MUITE, S.C. IS A SENIOR LAWYER and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 51 years of legal practice. He was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in June 1970 and signed the roll of Senior Counsel in 2003.

Paul K. Muite is an active member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) having served as its President in 1990/91

Muite has had a remarkable legal career characterized with a passionate and strong commitment to upholding human rights principles. Over the years he has used his expertise in constitutional law to advocate for the protection of individual liberties and justice.

During the period of the struggle, he was targeted by former President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi and planned to flee Kenya. However, his passport was seized by the government rendering him unable to flee Kenya. He became an internal refugee as a result.

His contribution is greatly acknowledged in the “Struggle for the Second (2nd) Liberation” and the fight for multi-party democracy, where he played a key role in providing political leadership that promoted the rule of law and respect for human rights.

This struggle motivated him to push his legal skills and experience to Parliament and in 1992 he became the Kikuyu Constituency, a position he held until 2007.

During this time, he chaired both the Parliamentary Committee on Administration of Justice and Legal Affairs and the Select Committee on Constitutional Reforms. His conviction and belief in changing and influencing positive governance led him to establish the Safina party, which faced great opposition when it was first formed and it was not until 1997 when it was recognized as an official party.

Muite was a key figure in advocating for constitutional reforms in Kenya in the 1980s and 90s with his extensive legal knowledge coming in handy during the formation of Kenya’s 2010 constitution where he ensured that it reflects the principles of human rights, inclusivity, and democracy and good governance.

Paul K. Muite continues to support constitutional/democratic growth and his passion for human rights issues has distinguished him as a fearless defender of the Bill of Rights championing for minority groups rights.

Muite’s consistency in challenging oppressive regimes continues to contribute to the development of the laws that continue to advance Kenya’s current constitutional order.