Renowned Kenyan Lawyer Evans Monari Passes Away at Nairobi Hospital

Prominent Nairobi lawyer Evans Monari has passed away after a long illness.

Monari died while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital on Monday night, according to family spokesperson Ken Monari.

The deceased handled many high-profile local and international cases during his long legal career.

He was part of the legal team that represented President Kenyatta at the International Criminal Court (ICC) where he was facing charges for crimes against humanity.

Monari was a partner and head of dispute resolution at Coulson Harney Advocates in Nairobi. 

President Kenyatta mourned the departed lawyer as a solid and dependable legal mind, who leaves behind a rich legacy of professional success.

“It is regrettable that we’ve lost Evans to the cruel hand of death after a long illness. He was one of our country’s leading lawyers who distinguished himself as a dependable resource as seen from his successes,” Kenyatta said in a message of condolence to the family.

Monari also served in several public appointments among them the 2016 Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel.