PRAVIN KUMAR BOWRY
| NAME | PRAVIN KUMAR BOWRY |
| AGE | N/A |
| GENDER | MALE |
| OCCUPATION | LAWYER |
Pravin Kumar Bowry is a Senior Counsel with a distinguished career in law, having practiced since 1971.
He graduated from the Kenya School of Law and received the Law Society Prize for the best academic performance.
Bowry is known for his expertise in both civil and criminal litigation, having defended high-profile clients and participated in significant cases, including the Goldenberg Inquiry and the murder trial of Johanna Anguka.
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In 2020, he was among a group of 22 advocates who successfully challenged the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in the High Court, regarding their Senior Counsel nominations.
He was formally conferred the position of Senior Counsel on July 20, 2020, by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, a status reserved for advocates who have rendered exemplary service to the legal profession and public for a minimum of 15 years.
He has also authored a book titled “A Guide to the Laws of Kenya” to help Kenyans understand legal principles.
Early Life and Educational Background
Lawyer Kumar was born and raised in Kenya, and his early life was deeply connected to the Kenyan judicial system, as he began his legal journey in the early 1970s.
This period was a formative time for the Kenyan legal fraternity, and he emerged as one of the prominent advocates of that time.
Bowry attended the Kenya School of Law, where he demonstrated exceptional academic ability and was awarded the Law Society Prize for the Best Academic Performance in his graduating class.
On July 3, 1971, the lawyer was officially admitted to the Roll of Advocates.
Following his education, Bowry established a formidable legal practice, becoming a key partner in the Bowry Maraga & Company Advocates firm, where he worked alongside former Chief Justice of Kenya, David Maraga.
Pravin Kumar Bowry’s Career
Pravin served as lead defense counsel in the high-profile trial following the 2018 Solai Dam collapse tragedy, with his voice being pivotal in navigating the complex criminal charges of manslaughter and neglect brought against the dam owners.
Earlier in his career, the senior counsel made a name for himself in historically sensitive matters, like the Robert Ouko murder probe and the Julie Ward case.
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He has also represented multiple Chief Justices and high-ranking judges in various legal challenges, reinforcing his status as a lawyer’s lawyer.
From 2010 to 2011, he served as the Assistant Director of Legal Services at the defunct Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC).
Following his exit from the KACC commission, he successfully litigated a landmark case against the state for wrongful dismissal and was awarded Ksh 35 million in 2021, displaying his prowess in employment and administrative law.
Bowry has practiced freelance journalism since 1968 and is a prolific writer who uses his platform to simplify the law for the public, writing columns for major publications like the Daily Nation and The Standard, often critiquing judicial processes or explaining legal rights.
In 2021, he published “A Guide to the Laws of Kenya,” a handbook aimed at empowering the average citizen to navigate the legal system without fear.
Family Background
Details about his immediate family are not publicly shared, but he has publicly acknowledged his personal hobbies, such as being an avid golfer, gardening, and his unique collection of old East African coins.
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