Crazy World! The Kenyan Man Who “Faked” Being a Lawyer and Shocked the Entire Legal System

Brian Mwenda Njagi became one of Kenya’s most unforgettable legal curiosities after allegedly posing as an advocate and appearing in court without any formal legal training — all while reportedly winning multiple cases.

Investigations revealed that Mwenda gained access to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) portal by taking over the account of a legitimate lawyer with a similar name. With this access, he reportedly convinced courts, clients, and colleagues that he was a qualified advocate.

What followed reads like a movie script.

Mwenda confidently stood before magistrates and judges, argued cases fluently, quoted statutes with ease, and conducted himself like an experienced professional. His courtroom performances were so polished that even seasoned lawyers never suspected a thing. For months, he navigated the justice system with surprising success.

When the masquerade finally came to light, the Law Society of Kenya swiftly disowned him and initiated legal action — triggering a national conversation about loopholes, identity security, and the surprising level of courtroom skill he displayed.

In a twist that stunned the public, Mwenda went on to represent himself in court during proceedings related to his own case — and won.

What LSK Said

While sensational reports circulated claiming Mwenda had won all 26 cases, LSK President Eric Theuri refuted those claims. He stated that Mwenda’s filings were incomplete or incompetent and that many of the cases were either lost or resulted in losses for clients.

Still, several contemporaneous sources widely repeated the narrative of 26 wins — especially after his dramatic self-representation.

Whether myth or reality, one thing is clear:

Brian Mwenda Njagi became one of the boldest, most talked-about impostors in Kenya’s legal history.