Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Vivian Janet Kambaga

Vivian Janet Kambaga

Lawyer- Public Service
Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Summary

I am an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 15 years standing and currently serving as a Prosecution Counsel with a proven track record at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.


I am also a certified Integrity Assurance officer and a Trainer of trainers in Trans National Organized Crime.


I have demonstrated strong leadership skills in the management of various portfolios at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.


I am a seasoned litigator, adept in both legal strategy and case management, with a high conviction rate in notable high profile cases within the Country.


As a team player I have created and fostered collegial inter personal and inter-agency collaborations with Court users within my areas of influence.


I have a deep understanding of the National, Regional and International Law Frameworks with a fidelity to the rule of Law and the administration of justice.



Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates

Work History

Ag Assistant Director

Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions
04.2023 - Current
  • Overseeing the implementation of the ODPP Strategic and the Departmental workplans in Kilifi County.
  • Undertaking Performance Management for the ODPP officers serving in Kilifi county.
  • Supporting the facilitation participation of victims, witnesses, complainants and accused persons in the criminal justice system.
  • Directing the conduct of prosecutions in Kilifi County.
  • Prosecuting complex cases on trans national organized crime.
  • Creating and supporting joint/inter-agency investigations-prosecution teams.
  • Representing the Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions in stakeholder forums.
  • Advice county directors on matters touching on criminal law on behalf of the republic.
  • Directing investigations in Kilifi County.
  • Prosecuting miscellaneous applications/petitions and appeals on behalf of the republic.

Deputy Regional Head for Coast Region

Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • In charge of the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court Appeals within the Coast Region.
  • Assisting the regional coordinator with the management of the six counties within the coast region.
  • Prosecuting murder trials at the high court.
  • Liaison with the Mombasa Law Society of Kenya, the Mombasa Bar-Bench committee, & the Court Users Committee of the region.
  • Briefing the regional Coordinator on matters of public interest.
  • Maintaining a high success rate in securing convictions throughh meticulous case management, strategic trial advocacy & effective presentation of evidence.


Principal Prosecution Counsel at Milimani L.Courts

Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions
05.2016 - 09.2021
  • I was involved in the prosecution of Corruption cases and Economic Crimes
  • I sensitized 120 prosecutors in the Prosecution of Corruption and Economic Crimes Cases
  • Analyzing inquiry files for sufficiency of evidence and preparing legal briefs to the Head of Division
  • Collecting views on areas requiring Law Review under the Kenyan Legislative framework
  • I sat at the ODPP Election secretariat and was involved in the prosecution of Election offences in the Country
  • I Represented the ODPP at the Kenya Leadership and Integrity Forum, an intergovernmental forum on matters of Integrity

Prosecution Counsel 1

Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions
11.2012 - 05.2016
  • Represented the ODPP in the peer review on the implementation of the Anti-Corruption convention.(2018)
  • Represented Kenya in the country visit on the peer review on the implementation of the Anti-Corruption convention.(UNCAC).
  • Certified as an integrity assurance officer and sensitized 96 ODPP officers on integrity assurance in the public service.
  • Involved in the prosecution of corruption cases.
  • Perusal of enquiry files & Advising investigative agencies on sufficiency of evidence.
  • Represented the organization in court users committees and stakeholder engagement forums.
  • Was in charge of coordinating the National commemoration of the annual International Anti-corruption day.
  • Sat as an alternate ODPP representative at the national taskforce on the implementation of the United Nations Convention on Anti-Corruption.
  • Was involved in the preparation of implementation reports on the Kenya Integrity plan, the National Integrity plan, and the ODPP annual Anti-corruption report.
  • Volunteered as a trainer for Professional Development Courses in the Investigation and Prosecution of various offences.

Litigation Advocate

Kimani & Associate Advocates
05.2010 - 11.2012
  • Facilitation of ADR settlements where applicable.
  • Provided insightful legal research, legal strategy, legal drafting to address complex legal issues with favorable outcomes.
  • Drawing of Court Pleadings
  • Defending clients in Criminal Proceedings
  • Representing litigants in Courts and quasi judicial bodies
  • Co-ordinating weekly staff meetings, formulation of proposals in consultation with the partners and overseeing the execution of the proposals.
  • Updating the Litigation Partner on developments in the various matters handled by the Litigation Department.
  • Keeping abreast with developments in case law and any amendments to the Law.
  • Drafting and Reviewing Agreements, Memoranda and Contracts.
  • Preparation of status Reports.

Associate

L.G Menezes Advocates
01.2008 - 04.2010
  • Drawing and filing of Court Pleadings.
  • Drawing legal opinions in various matters.
  • Facilitation of and Representation of clients in Alternative Dispute Resolution fora.
  • Court attendances for Hearings and Applications on behalf of our clients.

Education

Masters (Ongoing) - LLM

University of East London, East London
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma in Law - Law

Kenya School of Law, Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
04.2001 -

LLB - Law

Moi University, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Mercy Girls Secondary School, Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic Management and Leadership Skills demonstrated through my achievements on the dockets that I have served in

Certification

Public Relations and Customer Care at the Kenya school of Government (KSG)

Timeline

Counter trafficking in persons by Civipol & the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

03-2024
Ag Assistant Director - Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions
04.2023 - Current

Certification on Trial Advocacy by the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) and Lawyers without Borders (LWOB)

03-2022
Deputy Regional Head for Coast Region - Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions
10.2021 - 04.2023

Strategic Leadership Development Programme at the Kenya School of Government(SLDP)

08-2019

Senior Management Course at the Kenya School of Government (KSG)

06-2017

Effective Prosecution of Financial Crimes at Georgetown University

06-2016
Principal Prosecution Counsel at Milimani L.Courts - Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions
05.2016 - 09.2021

Public Relations and Customer Care at the Kenya school of Government (KSG)

08-2014
Prosecution Counsel 1 - Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions
11.2012 - 05.2016
Litigation Advocate - Kimani & Associate Advocates
05.2010 - 11.2012
Associate - L.G Menezes Advocates
01.2008 - 04.2010
University of East London - Masters (Ongoing), LLM
04.2001 -
Kenya School of Law - Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Law
04.2001 -
Moi University - LLB, Law
04.2001 -
Our Lady of Mercy Girls Secondary School - High School Diploma,
04.2001 -

REFEREES

Hon. Linda Akosa Mumassaba 

Deputy Registrar

Office of the Registrar of the High Courts

Milimani Law Courts 

NAIROBI

Phone No: +254720300235

Email: lindamuma7@yahoo.com


Robert Innocent Wanyama

Assistant Director

Kenya Fisheries Service

Marine and Coastal Regional Office 

MOMBASA

Phone No: +254710331915

Email: robert34innocent@gmail.com


Tumaini Regina Wafula

Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions

The Inspectorate and Quality Assurance Division

Office of the Directo of Public Prosecutions

NAIROBI

Phone No: +254722762908

Email: tumainiw@yahoo.com

REFEREES

Hon. Linda Akosa Mumassaba 

Deputy Registrar

Office of the Registrar of the High Courts

Milimani Law Courts 

NAIROBI

Phone No: +254720300235

Email: lindamuma7@yahoo.com


Robert Innocent Wanyama

Assistant Director

Kenya Fisheries Service

Marine and Coastal Regional Office 

MOMBASA

Phone No: +254710331915

Email: robert34innocent@gmail.com


Tumaini Regina Wafula

Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions

The Inspectorate and Quality Assurance Division

Office of the Directo of Public Prosecutions

NAIROBI

Phone No: +254722762908

Email: tumainiw@yahoo.com

REFEREES

Hon. Linda Akosa Mumassaba 

Deputy Registrar

Office of the Registrar of the High Courts

Milimani Law Courts 

NAIROBI

Phone No: +254720300235

Email: lindamuma7@yahoo.com


Robert Innocent Wanyama

Assistant Director

Kenya Fisheries Service

Marine and Coastal Regional Office 

MOMBASA

Phone No: +254710331915

Email: robert34innocent@gmail.com


Tumaini Regina Wafula

Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions

The Inspectorate and Quality Assurance Division

Office of the Directo of Public Prosecutions

NAIROBI

Phone No: +254722762908

Email: tumainiw@yahoo.com

REFEREES

Hon. Linda Akosa Mumassaba 

Deputy Registrar

Office of the Registrar of the High Courts

Milimani Law Courts 

NAIROBI

Phone No: +254720300235

Email: lindamuma7@yahoo.com


Robert Innocent Wanyama

Assistant Director

Kenya Fisheries Service

Marine and Coastal Regional Office 

MOMBASA

Phone No: +254710331915

Email: robert34innocent@gmail.com


Tumaini Regina Wafula

Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions

The Inspectorate and Quality Assurance Division

Office of the Directo of Public Prosecutions

NAIROBI

Phone No: +254722762908

Email: tumainiw@yahoo.com

Vivian Janet KambagaLawyer- Public Service