Key skills and expertise

With five years of experience in law and human rights, the expert is adept in legal research, proposal preparation, and client advisory. They have led and contributed to projects on intersex rights and rule of law indices. As a Legal Research Associate, they achieved 100% positive client outcomes, managed databases, and advised clients weekly. They have drafted numerous legal documents and participated in advocacy and sensitization initiatives. The expert has held leadership roles in human rights consultancies and projects, demonstrating strong organizational and coordination skills.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across the legal and human rights sectors in Kenya, with roles such as Legal Research Associate and Independent Consultant. Responsibilities have included legal research, proposal preparation, client advisory, and advocacy initiatives. The expert has led consultancies on intersex rights and contributed to rule of law indices. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses sustainable development and global justice, informed by international training and collaborative projects. The expert's work is primarily country-specific to Kenya, with additional regional insights from international collaborations. Extensive experience in Kenya has focused on legal and human rights issues, addressing regional development challenges, such as intersex rights and rule of law indices. Familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics is reinforced by educational background and professional engagements in Nairobi. Additionally, participation in international training programs in Belgium and collaborative projects involving South Africa and Germany further enhances regional expertise.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English, with a C2 level in listening, reading, writing, spoken production, and interaction. They have utilized English extensively in legal and human rights roles in Kenya. Their native language is Swahili, enhancing communication skills in multilingual environments. The expert holds a Master of Laws from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Additionally, they completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Law at the Kenya School of Law. Participation in the Sustainable Development and Global Justice International Training Programme at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, and an online course on the Communications Procedures and Jurisprudence of the Africa Committee of Experts on Rights and Welfare of the Child further complements their educational background.