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
04.2001 -
Post Graduate Diploma in Law - Law
04.2001 -
LLB - Law
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
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
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