Experience

The Commission on Administrative Justice Office of the Ombudsman, Government of Kenya

• Kenya
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director, Complaints, Legal Services & Regional Coordination

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  The Commission on Administrative Justice [CAJ - Ombudsman Kenya] is mandated to address all forms of maladministration, promote good governance and efficient public service delivery by enforcing the right to fair administrative action. CAJ investigates abuse of power, manifest injustice and unlawful, oppressive, unfair or unresponsive official conduct.I am responsible for the coordination and management of staff and functions of the CLS Division for optimal performance and provision of advice on all legal aspects of the Commission, regulations and other legal statutes. In addition, the Division ensures compliance with the policy, legal requirements and provisions in all the undertakings of the CAJ. The Ombudsman has five (5) Regional Offices, and the Division coordinates provision of Ombudsman Services at the offices.



National Police Service Commission

• Head, Commission Management Support

  • 2019 - Mar 2022

• Manager, Legal and Policy Affairs & Management Support Services

  • 2014 - Mar 2022

  Head of the Legal Affairs and Commission Management Support Unit charged with supporting the organization and safe custody of official records; developed manuals for guidance on implementation of the regulations on Police Service human resource processes, developed the revised Police Reforms Program Document 2015, developed the Complaints Management Framework and work flow at the National Police Service Commission. Undertake and coordinate litigation in national courts on behalf of the Commission. Coordinate contract management, issue advisories and act as Corporate Counsel for the organization.



The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya)

• Kenya
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme Manager, Human Rights Protection

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2014

  Coordinated the drafting, including stakeholder input and top level buy in for the Legal Aid Act, which was passed into law in 2017, part of the teams that drafted the Coroners Act and the Prevention of Torture Act, led the teams handling cases in international human rights processes including the African Commission on Human Rights and the East Africa Court of Justice. Coordinated the drafting, including stakeholder input and top level buy in for the Legal Aid Act, which was passed into law in 2017, part of the teams that drafted the Coroners Act and the Prevention of Torture Act, led the teams handling cases in international human rights processes including the African Commission on Human Rights and the East Africa Court of Justice.



Independent Medico-Legal Unit

• Legal Officer

  • 2011 - 2011

  Coordinated the reporting and resolution of complaints against sanctioned abuse; implemented programs on prevention of torture and conducted training for experts including journalists, lawyers and medical practitioners on identification, documentation and reporting on torture and other forms of abuse by persons in authority. Coordinated the reporting and resolution of complaints against sanctioned abuse; implemented programs on prevention of torture and conducted training for experts including journalists, lawyers and medical practitioners on identification, documentation and reporting on torture and other forms of abuse by persons in authority.



Muthoga,Gaturu & Company Advocates

• Legal Assistant/Pupil

  • Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

  In-house training on advocacy, research and analytical skills by:- Dealing with employer-employee disputes (in the industrial court and negotiations/arbitration), Drafting legal documents for law suits, conveyancing, company incorporation, protection of intellectual property (patents, franchising), Drafting legal opinions and conducting legal research in various areas of law including environmental law, Correspondence to clients (client care) and Attending court for client matters In-house training on advocacy, research and analytical skills by:- Dealing with employer-employee disputes (in the industrial court and negotiations/arbitration), Drafting legal documents for law suits, conveyancing, company incorporation, protection of intellectual property (patents, franchising), Drafting legal opinions and conducting legal research in various areas of law including environmental law, Correspondence to clients (client care) and Attending court for client matters