PHILIP MUTAI
NAIROBI
Summary
Multi-skilled Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with over nineteen years’ experience in legal practice, legislative and regulatory development. Worked for GoK-Ministries of Energy & Petroleum, Directorate of Physical Planning and State Department of Planning to develop legislations and regulations. Worked for the Government of South Sudan to draft legislations and statutory instruments. I also worked for the Kenya National Assembly through State University of New York- legislative support program for Kenya supported by USAID & DFID, I also served in a research fellowship program under the Institute for democracy in South Africa-IDASA working for the National Parliament and Provincial legislatures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Board Secretarial Services
Nuclear Power & Energy Agency
Nairobi
10.2011 - 10.2021
- Led in the development of sector legislation, including the Nuclear Regulatory Act 2019, Nuclear Energy Policy, overhaul of the Energy Act & Policy 2019, and development of Physical & Land Use Planning Act 2019 and Regulations
- Managed the Department’s annual budget and served as secretary to the Board of Management.
Legislative Drafter and Team Leader
On secondment from the Ministry of Public Service-Kenya
Juba
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Led the drafting team comprising of six legal draftsmen assigned to draft legislation and attendant regulations for the government of South Sudan, ensuring drafting of over 72 pieces of legislation and 13 policies.
Project Officer, Legislative Support Programme
Canadian Parliamentary Centre
Juba
11.2008 - 05.2009
- Supported the South Sudan Legislative Assembly committees to develop well-functioning Assembly Committees, drafted and scrutinized bills, and wrote legal opinions for the Assembly Clerk and Committees.
Deputy Country Director & Senior Programs Officer
The State University of New York-Centre for International Development
Nairobi
11.2006 - 01.2008
- Supported parliamentary committees perform their mandate, drafted and analyzed bills, reviewed House Standing Orders, and trained parliamentary staff.
Policy Research Fellowship (Legislatures)
Institute for Democracy in Africa-IDASA
Cape Town
06.2004 - 09.2005
- Developed terms of reference for parliamentary committees, strategic plans for the Parliament and Provincial Legislatures, and trained members on House Standing Orders.
Partner
Mutai & Ngeno Associates Advocates
Nairobi
10.2006
- General legal practice, legislative drafting for counties, National Government Ministries and other Governments in the region, development of regulations for several acts of parliament, providing advisories and legal opinions, providing leadership in Corporate Governance.
Education
Post graduate Diploma in Nuclear Law -
Montpellier-France
01.2013
Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
01.2002
LL.M, majoring in Mercantile Law -
Bangalore University
01.1998
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) -
Mysore University
01.1996
Kenya Advance Certificate of Education (KACE) -
Kabianga High School
01.1989
Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) -
Kabianga High School
01.1986
Master of Laws -
Bachelor of Laws -
Post Graduate Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Law -
Skills
- Demonstration of strong leadership capabilities
- Legislative drafting
- Corporate Governance
- Financial Management & Budgeting
- Performance Management
- International Atomic Energy agency assignments
Affiliations
- Law Society of Kenya
- East Africa Law Society
- The Kenya Association of Minority Professionals Caucus
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
Languages
- English
- Swahili
References
- PROF. THOMAS SAKWA, MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY, 0721791159
- ENG. EZRA ODONDI, CHAIRPERSON -NUPEA, 0722518977, chair@nuclear.co.ke
- HON. DR. OCHILO AYACKO, FORMER EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN & CEO, NUCLEAR POWER & ENERGY AGENCY-NUPEA, 072753888, ochilom@yahoo.com
Training
- 2015, Senior Management Course, Kenya School of Government
- 2015, Training course on Mwongozo –The Code of Governance for State Corporation
- 2006, Certificate in Renewable Energy, Korea International Nuclear School
- 2004, Certificate in Renewable Energy, International Nuclear School- Vienna
- 2003, Certificate in Energy management, Texas A&M University-USA
Timeline
Director, Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Board Secretarial Services
Nuclear Power & Energy Agency
10.2011 - 10.2021
Legislative Drafter and Team Leader
On secondment from the Ministry of Public Service-Kenya
06.2009 - 10.2011
Project Officer, Legislative Support Programme
Canadian Parliamentary Centre
11.2008 - 05.2009
Deputy Country Director & Senior Programs Officer
The State University of New York-Centre for International Development
11.2006 - 01.2008
Partner
Mutai & Ngeno Associates Advocates
10.2006
Policy Research Fellowship (Legislatures)
Institute for Democracy in Africa-IDASA
06.2004 - 09.2005
Post graduate Diploma in Nuclear Law -
Montpellier-France
Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
LL.M, majoring in Mercantile Law -
Bangalore University
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) -
Mysore University
Kenya Advance Certificate of Education (KACE) -
Kabianga High School
Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) -
Kabianga High School
Master of Laws -
Bachelor of Laws -
Post Graduate Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Law -
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