PATRICIA WANJIRU KAHURA

In this role, I led the management and development of our legal practice while spearheading assignments in civil law, criminal law, employment law, family law, and commercial transactions. My focus is on crafting innovative legal strategies that not only address the complexities of these fields, but also promote human rights and social justice reform.

Achievements

• The firm’s client base has grown by 80% through strategic partnerships and leverage.
• Legal Counsel and Advisor for Nakuru County Government, Nakuru County Assembly, Tower Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited, and Taifa Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited.
• Represented clients in cases involving wrongful death, employment rights, and family law, advocating for just outcomes in the Kenyan legal system.

In this role, I led research initiatives, crafted preliminary judgments, rulings, court summaries, and bench memos in both criminal law and environmental and land law, and fostered strong collaborative relationships with external stakeholders.

Achievements

• Conducted extensive research for Criminal Department, resulting in over 200 rulings and judgments.
• Achieved 20% improvement in public safety metrics and 15% reduction in reported criminal activities.
• Collaborated with judges during 10 prison visits, advising over 200 inmates on their rights.
• Increased inmate awareness of rights by 30% through legal advice and support.
• Facilitated pivotal research for more than 100 rulings in Environment and Land Court.
• Contributed to 30% increase in upholding environmental rights and 25% growth in conservation initiatives.
• Spearheaded integration of bar benches and court summits, enhancing public engagement by 50%.

In this role, I led research initiatives, crafted judgments, rulings, court summaries, and bench memos in both criminal law and environmental and land law, and fostered collaborative relationships with external stakeholders.

Achievements

• Conducted in-depth research and negotiations for drafting complex commercial contracts for diverse corporate clients, such as ABSA PLC and Kenya Ports Authority.
• Implemented strategic debt recovery plans, recovering KSH 10,000,000 for clients.
• Advocated for patient consent rights in HIV testing in a landmark litigation (JWK v. AAR, 2020).
• Authored a data protection training manual for KenGen PLC to enhance staff compliance and accountability.
• Collaborated with colleagues to draft over 20 legal proposals, achieving a 98% approval success rate.

In this role, I conducted research and prepared advisory reports, briefing notes, and lectures on the nexus of human rights and international trade law, and its impact in various continents. Additionally, I crafted speeches and talking points for the Executive Director’s official functions.

Achievements

• Conducted research and prepared advisory reports on human rights and international trade law across various continents.
• Crafted speeches and talking points for Executive Director’s official functions.
• Researched and developed instruments for African Business Forum focused on promoting SMEs and start-ups in AfCFTA market, emphasizing women and youth.
• Authored advisory opinions on African countries' participation in e-commerce negotiations and implications of international trade principles on BREXIT.
• Presented analysis on implications of African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement for women- and youth-owned businesses in Africa.
• Assessed rules of origin's importance for success of African Continental Free Trade Area for UNCTAD report.
• Conducted background research on socio-political relationships between Vietnam and Netherlands for high-level dialogue on Asian-Italy economic relations.
• Delivered lectures at Central University of Finance and Economics, St. Gallen Institute, Tokyo University, and European Forum Alpbach 2019 discussing trade ethics and commitment.

In this role, I was responsible for conducting extensive research and preparing legislative instruments, i.e. - Policy reform and review, pleadings, bills, and carrying out legal audits, and arranging client meetings.

Achievements

• Conducted legal research in constitutional law, energy law, and election law with 90% success rate.
• Performed legal audit and risk assessment for Kenya Civil Aviation Authority in 2016.
• Drafted key legislative instruments, including Environmental Protection and Management Bill (2018) and Trade Development Bill (2018).
• Aligned Kenya National Trade Policy with Kenyan Constitution to ensure compliance.
• Collaborated with team to draft over 100 legal work proposals, achieving 90% success rate.
• Implemented filing system that reduced case backlogs by 80%.
• Managed over 30 client meetings to discuss legal strategies and updates.