Leveraging Litigation and Advocacy to Promote Human Rights: Kevin Mwangi’s Journey
Kevin Mwangi, a program officer at the independent medical-legal unit, is a human rights lawyer with over 5 years of global experience working and advancing human rights with expertise in law, democratic governance, and constitutionalism. He was recognised by the Nairobi Legal Awards program as the corporate lawyer of the year in 2020 and as […]
Relaxing as a Lawyer: Amateur Interests That Level up Your Lawyering Skills
The legal profession is demanding, with most lawyers exceeding the 40-48 hours per week standard set for other occupations. However, being intentional about stepping away from lawyering and resting is crucial for your physical and mental health. On the one hand, your downtime can include passive rest, whereby you sleep or relax to overcome physical […]
Studying Law with a Kenyan/Foreign Degree in the US
The US hosts the highest number of international students globally, with statistics showing that it has over one million international students during the 2022/2023 academic year. A high-quality education, a multicultural environment, a unique curriculum, and ample opportunities are among the primary reasons why people choose to study in the US. However, given that the […]
Changing The Face of Poverty by Investing To Close The Gap Between Policy And Practice: Anna Mutavati’s Reflections
Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress is this year’s International Women’s Day theme. The theme is timely because women in Kenya are underrepresented in leadership, policy, legislation, and governance. Consequently, they face discrimination in resource allocation and access to opportunities. On the one hand, Kenya’s policies demonstrate good faith toward achieving gender parity. For instance, Kenya’s […]
Upholding Human Dignity: Sanitary Towels and the Pursuit of Girls’ Rights in Kenya
In the heart of Kenya’s vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes lies a critical issue that underscores the essence of human rights for girls: the provision of sanitary towels. While the world witnesses advancements in various domains, the basic human right to dignity remains compromised for many young girls in Kenya due to inadequate access to […]
Legal Entrepreneur
Wahome Ngatia delves into legal business models, ethical dilemmas, success stories, and practical tips for aspiring legal entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a seasoned lawyer or a law student with big dreams, join us on this journey of legal innovation. What it’s like to be a legal entrepreneur: Voices of lawyers who own law firms Lawyers don’t […]
Unearthing the Ills of the Pupillage Program in Kenya
About two years ago Social media was on a frenzy due to a Twitter (now X) post that tried throwing jabs at a pupil for the mode of transport she chose. Since there was no backstory, netizens made assumptions and picked a side to battle for. This particularly sparked outrage from the young bar members […]
#My2024. Perspectives, Ambitions and Trends in Law
As the legal world evolves, we sought the perspectives of four young and driven lawyers to shed light on their aspirations for 2024 and their insights into the unfolding trends within the legal field. In this article, we bring you their compelling responses, offering a glimpse into the ambitions that fuel their professional journeys and […]
46 Years of Service and Putting Smiles on People’s Faces
Nathan Kivungi is a household name at Kituo cha Sheria (KITUO) having joined the organisation in 1996. The 65 year old is the current administrator of the Legal Aid Programme at KITUO. He is also a pastor of the Africa Inland Church (AIC) at Wakahela AIC in Kambiti District (Church Council of the Mbaikini Region). […]
When Giving Back Becomes a Lifestyle
It is a common assumption that lawyers are too engrossed in their day to day work that they rarely get the chance to participate in community enriching activities. Whereas this is a commonplace albeit mistaken perception, nothing could be further from the truth. For the entire month of November this year, the team at Corporate […]
