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Nairobi County, Kenya

Using the power of Law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights. Chasing an audacious goal of having half of the world’s population living under stronger legal guarantees by 2030.

Nairobi County, Kenya

Using the Power of Law to advance Reproductive Rights as fundamental human rights. Supporting the litigation and advocacy portfolios in implementing legal and advocacy strategies across Kenya , Uganda , Tanzania, Rwanda , Zambia, Malawi and Nigeria , representing women and girls before National and Regional courts and other quasi judicial bodies.

Arusha, Tanzania

As an experienced legal professional, my work involves driving social justice across Africa through advocacy, public education, and training on matters business and human rights. I advise the Member States through their respective Law Societies on the adoption of National Action Plans (NAP) for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of business and human rights through human rights audits.I provide expert advice and undertake policy and legislative affairs on matters touching on… Show more As an experienced legal professional, my work involves driving social justice across Africa through advocacy, public education, and training on matters business and human rights. I advise the Member States through their respective Law Societies on the adoption of National Action Plans (NAP) for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of business and human rights through human rights audits.I provide expert advice and undertake policy and legislative affairs on matters touching on business and human rights to Member States and the East Africa Community within the existing policy and legislative frameworks. Additionally, I serve as a focal forum for both in-house and practicing legal practitioners on matters of business and human rights in the East Africa Region, coordinating their activities in this respect.My role also involves undertaking public interest litigation in the area of business and human rights to ensure that justice is served for all, especially those who are marginalized and vulnerable. Through my work, I strive to create a more just and equitable society, where the rights and dignity of all are respected, and businesses operate responsibly in compliance with human rights standards. Show less

Kenya

Ending Child Sex Trafficking in Our Lifetime. • Achieved numerous courtroom victories as the lead attorney, representing child victims of sex trafficking and other related cases with success.• Skilfully managed and successfully implemented legal interventions for a U.S. State Department-funded project (managed by the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery) aimed at enhancing the criminal justice response to child sex trafficking in the coastal region of Kenya, (Mombasa, Kwale, and… Show more Ending Child Sex Trafficking in Our Lifetime. • Achieved numerous courtroom victories as the lead attorney, representing child victims of sex trafficking and other related cases with success.• Skilfully managed and successfully implemented legal interventions for a U.S. State Department-funded project (managed by the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery) aimed at enhancing the criminal justice response to child sex trafficking in the coastal region of Kenya, (Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi counties),• Worked alongside the Senior Manager, CSEC, in actualizing donor outcomes related to all legal aspects, including managing the development of interventions, M&E indicators and budgets, and presenting quarterly internal and external donor reports.• As the technical team lead, facilitated successful trainings for community child protection actors, law enforcement officers, and prosecutors on trauma-informed care, victim-sensitive referral, and investigation/prosecution of CSEC cases. • Spearheaded the establishment and management of a network of probono lawyers, ensuring their onboarding and capacity-building programs were successful.• Successfully partnered and managed six grassroots Social Justice centres across Kwale, Kilifi, and Mombasa, including facilitating capacity-building programs, trainings, and peer-to-peer learning for strengthened grassroots mobilization.• Within the first 180 days in the role, drove the Kilifi County Court Users Committee (CUC) to develop a standard operating procedure (SOP) manual for case management of sexual offences within Kilifi County that was launched and has been in use since October 2021. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

• Involved in several policy engagement projects namely; the Decision to Charge (D2C) Project. A flagship project of the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions that seeks to strengthen the evidentiary screen to filter out unwarranted cases in the criminal justice system. Working in collaboration with the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, we were able to successfully prepare, draft and launch the decision to charge guidelines that are currently being rolled out across… Show more • Involved in several policy engagement projects namely; the Decision to Charge (D2C) Project. A flagship project of the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions that seeks to strengthen the evidentiary screen to filter out unwarranted cases in the criminal justice system. Working in collaboration with the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, we were able to successfully prepare, draft and launch the decision to charge guidelines that are currently being rolled out across Kenya.• Involved in the planning and execution of community engagement programs & dialogues that brought duty bearers and grassroots community members together as well as conducted legal aid clinics in various informal settlements across the country. • Spearheaded the successful launch and implementation of a whole-year campaign themed “changing the middle-class perspective on extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances”. The culmination of this was a 3-part series campaign run by the Missing Voices Coalition of Human Rights advocacy partners called “Your Silence Kills, speak up campaign” that reached over 3000 of Nairobi’s middle-class residents. The aftermath of the campaign was increased engagement by middle-class youth in fighting against the criminalization of poverty in informal settlements. Show less

Kenyatta University School Of Law

The All Kenyan Moot Court Competition is an annual moot court competition event that brings together all kenyan Law Schools to jog their legal minds around contemporary legal issues affecting the entire globe. It is held in 3 parts.The appellate category, the Research paper category and the newly introduced Moot Conference. My duties Included 1. Leading a team of 10 -15 committee members to deliver the Competition for the year. Leading the team includes but is not limited to… Show more The All Kenyan Moot Court Competition is an annual moot court competition event that brings together all kenyan Law Schools to jog their legal minds around contemporary legal issues affecting the entire globe. It is held in 3 parts.The appellate category, the Research paper category and the newly introduced Moot Conference. My duties Included 1. Leading a team of 10 -15 committee members to deliver the Competition for the year. Leading the team includes but is not limited to fundraising for resources utilised through the competition with an operating budget of close to 20,000 USD 2.Soliciting and Negotiation of Internships for winning teams,students and committe members at top legal organizations in the legal sector. 3. Sourcing for well accomplished judges from the Kenyan Judiciary and top legal professionals to sit in as judges of the hypothetical case arguments.4. Accounting for the monies and resources spent accurately and preparation of a Complete report of the same.5.Coordinate the smooth transition of the incoming chair and committee.*Achievements*As the lead organizer, I orchestrated a resounding success at the 2018 All Kenyan Moot Court Competition. The theme was “Striking a balance between Maintaining National Security and the Respect for Human Rights”. With 11 law schools from across the nation and 7 partners on board, we raised a staggering $18,000 for the event's operation. Esteemed guests such as former Attorney General Prof. Githu Muigai and Justice Luka Kimaru graced the occasion, and we successfully stimulated legal discourse on extrajudicial killings in Africa. AKMCC 2018 shone a spotlight on the responsibility of both state and citizenry to maintain a harmonious balance between national security and human rights in any functional democracy. Show less

Nairobi,Kenya

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Kenya has a Treaty Section within the Legal Division that keeps records of bilateral and multi-lateral treaties involving Kenya. It runs an inquiry service that provides information on treaties. The Ministry also coordinates Kenya’s responsibilities as depository for certain treaties deposited with the Government of KenyaPart of the team that drafted the 2017 HE The President’s report on Kenya’s treaty obligations presented before… Show more The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Kenya has a Treaty Section within the Legal Division that keeps records of bilateral and multi-lateral treaties involving Kenya. It runs an inquiry service that provides information on treaties. The Ministry also coordinates Kenya’s responsibilities as depository for certain treaties deposited with the Government of KenyaPart of the team that drafted the 2017 HE The President’s report on Kenya’s treaty obligations presented before parliament during the state of the nation address. Show less

Kenya

Legal Research Assistant and Litigation assistant in court proceedings.Preparation of legal briefs and legal opinions,Preparation of bill of costs and analysis of the same.

Advocates Training Program, Law, 9Ps

Activities and Societies: During my time at school, I served as the Team Leader and President of the SGC [2019-2020]. Under my leadership.

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B.) Hons, Law, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: President - The All Kenyan Moot Court Competition Committee

High School Diploma, A

Activities and Societies: Chairman Alliance High-school Form 4 class . Movement Social Welfare Society. Scouts Movement Strong In body.