Lawyering in the NGO Space: Katiba Institute
Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) are among the civil society organizations that play an invaluable role in driving democracy by fostering accountability and good governance. Such organizations promote democracy at the grassroots level by facilitating civic education and public participation in democratic processes like general elections. So, how can lawyers collaborate with such organizations to uphold the […]
A Lawyer for the People Part 2: Featuring Ruth Wanjiku Omari
There are various reasons for joining the legal profession, one of them is that the practice of law is a callingConsequently, advocates, as officers of the court, take an oath to uphold and protect the Constitution of Kenya. Today, we go back to basics as we view the legal profession from a vocational perspective. We […]
A Lawyer for the People: Featuring Abner Collins Mango
A Lawyer for the People: Featuring Abner Collins Mango The Series of Coincidences That Led Me to Public Interest Litigation After his admission to the Bar in 2020, Abner joined the firm of Brian Otieno & Advocates, where he practiced until April 2024. “I felt it was time to explore practicing the law in other […]
A Lawyer for the People: Unpacking Social Justice Through Public Interest Litigation, Civil Societies, and Advocacy
A just society renders to members what is due to them: their rights accorded to them by the state’s laws. Unfortunately, even with rules like the Constitution of Kenya 2020, which was established to govern a just society, society isn’t always just. The year 2024 will be etched in the minds of Kenyans for years […]
Child Protection Law: An Overview With Joy Katunge Matheka
Children hold a special place in the African context, including in Kenya. According to Joy Katunge Matheka, children’s issues are cross-cutting (CCIs) because the decisions made in almost every sector of society affect children. “You can hardly mention an issue that does not affect children; try it. For instance, think of traffic; children need zebra […]
Unpacking Tax Law As An Area of Practice with Daniel Roy Mwamba: Part 2
A month of protest in Kenya sparked by what the citizenry considered punitive taxes is a testament to the fact that taxes touch almost every aspect of life. Stephen Dean, an American tax law expert, while holding the Faculty Director position at New York University, had this to say about tax law: “Tax law is […]
Unpacking Tax Law As An Area of Practice with Daniel Roy Mwamba: Part 1
Tax has been a critical matter from time immemorial, but more so in today’s dispensation. James Karanja, the Tax Associate Director at Anjarwalla & Khanna, stated in an interview on Spice FM in February 2023 that tax is at the heart of the social contract between a people and its leadership. Moreover, if you […]
Finding Your Place in the Legal Profession: Sr. Dr. Trizah Muthoni’s Journey
Traditionally, Advocates of the High Court of Kenya followed a defined path into predetermined practice areas, predominantly in commercial law or litigation. However, social, cultural, and economic evolutions impact the legal profession because the law is both an instrument and a product of change. As Noreen Kidunduhu, an energy and extractives lawyer, puts it, “Every […]
Pursuing a Legal Career in a Faith-Based Institution
The legal field is diverse, with numerous practice areas where advocates can put their skills to work. Moreover, the law evolves to accommodate social and economic changes, birthing new practice areas in the process. However, one often overlooked practice area is practice within or alongside the church, notwithstanding that the church as an entity is […]
Faith and the Legal Profession: Kenya Christian Lawyers Fellowship
Kenya is highly religious, with statistics showing that 85% of its population professes Christianity. Another fun fact about Kenya is that the legal profession is among the top three most desirable professions, owing to the prestige associated with being a lawyer. However, negative stereotypes stalk the legal profession globally, and Kenya is no exception. Such […]
