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Harriet Onyiego

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Lead Counsel| Legal Strategist - East Africa | Certified Legal Auditor & Mediator| Litigator |Corporate Governance & Compliance Specialist | Emerging Environ...
Nairobi County, Kenya

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    Legal Practitioner (General Practice) and Pro Bono Litigation Advocate
    Moraa Onyiego and Associates Advocates LLP
    Mar 2021 - Current (5 years 8 months)
    Deliver comprehensive litigation and legal advisory services across civil, commercial, and criminal matters, while leading a high-impact pro bono docket in collaboration with Justice Defenders, Reprieve, and the Kenya Judiciary. Advocate with distinction in complex, high-stakes cases, advancing access to justice and safeguarding the rights of vulnerable clients. Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
    • Represent clients in a broad spectrum of civil disputes-including contract breaches, employment claims, land matters, and torts-across multiple court levels, with a focus on procedural precision and evidentiary integrity
    • Draft and file pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, and submissions in both civil and criminal proceedings,
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    Lead Counsel-East Africa (Secondment)
    Wasoko
    Sep 2025 - Mar 2026 (7 months)
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    In-house Legal Counsel-East Africa(Secondment)
    Wasoko
    Oct 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years)
    Seconded to provide comprehensive legal oversight for a tech-driven FMCG distribution platform, managing the legal complexities of supply chains, warehouse operations, and retail distribution across East Africa:
    • Regional Executive Leadership: Spearheading legal strategy and corporate governance across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda for a tech-driven Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) distribution platform, aligning legal frameworks with high-growth commercial objectives.
    • Commercial Dispute & Counsel Management: Directly managing a regional portfolio of 40+ labour disputes, commercial and supplier-related disputes, achieving a 20% reduction in legal spend and a 30% improvement in resolution timelines through strategic overs
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    Associate Advocate-Litigation and Dispute Resolution
    Onyony & Company Advocates
    Sep 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 6 months)
    Delivered end-to-end litigation services across civil, commercial, criminal, and administrative matters. Played an integral role in the Dispute Resolution Department, advancing client outcomes through strategic legal analysis, courtroom advocacy, and high-stakes negotiation.
    • Conducted client interviews, performed detailed case assessments, and drafted pleadings—ensuring tax-efficient settlements, safeguarding client interests, and strengthening the firm’s billing and collections performance
    • Spearheaded trial preparation, including compiling exhibits and organizing witness lists, contributing to a 25% increase in successful trial outcomes
    • Identified litigation risks and developed tailored strategies for complex disputes,
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    Research Intern- Kenya Program (3 Months Contract)
    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)
    I Actively took part in a “Research study on perspectives on Compliance with International Human Right Standards in Kenyan Prisons(Kenyan Correctional System)” While at it I engaged in undertaking data entry of field data collected by the lead researchers,Collated research data with guidance from the researchers and supported research study through conducting interviews, meetings with stakeholders and legal research on the area of study
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    Legal and Social Justice Program Intern, Dadaab(5 Months Contract)
    Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 (5 months)
    • Client Work: -I attended the mobile court in Dadaab with the senior advocates. -Drafted pleadings on guardianship and adoption proceedings - Monitored protection concerns while providing legal advice and interventions to refugees, asylum seekers and persons of concern at the legal aid clinics and police stations in matters including arrests and detentions, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV). -Data Entry- Updated the client database by keying in clients’ details. Made client referral to relevant partners for further assistance.
    • Program implementation: -Engaged in the program activities (advocacy meetings, workshops, community outreach and mobilization activities; and prepared minutes and activity reports under the guidance of t
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    Legal Assistant
    A. Alibhai & Associates Advocates
    Feb 2017 - Jun 2017 (5 months)
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    Pupil and Trainee Advocate
    Morara Apiemi & Nyangito Advocates
    Jan 2016 - Jul 2016 (7 months)
    I gained immense experience in drafting court documents (both in civil and criminal litigation) and other commercial documents within legal practice. I also gained experience in providing legal support, more so in giving legal advice and opinions, generating reports and presenting information that support critical business decisions within the firm.
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    Juvenile Justice Program Intern
    Law Society of Kenya-Rift Valley Chapter
    May 2014 - Nov 2014 (7 months)
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    Legal Researcher
    Leona Foundation
    Nov 2013 - Apr 2014 (6 months)
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  • University of Nairobi
    University of Nairobi — Master of Arts in Women, Children and Nature Rights in Environmental Governance(M.A- WCNREG), La
    University of Nairobi
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 10 months)
    A pioneering multidisciplinary programme focused on reimagining environmental governance through the lens of women’s, children’s, and nature’s rights. Delivered in partnership with the University of Malawi, SEARCWL, University of Zimbabwe, and University of Oslo, the programme integrates law, humanities, social sciences, and environmental studies to address the triple planetary crisis. Key focus areas include:
    • Ecofeminist, child-centric, and nature rights approaches
    • Decolonising environmental governance and amplifying African voices
    • Multilevel policy analysis (international to local)
    • Transformative jurisprudence and rights-based advocacy
    • Grounded research on climate justice and sustainable development Equi
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    The Kenya School of Law — Post-graduate Diploma in Law, Law
    The Kenya School of Law
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (2 years)
    A statutory postgraduate programme designed to prepare law graduates for admission to the Kenyan Bar. The ATP blends rigorous academic instruction with hands-on legal training, culminating in a six-month pupillage under the supervision of practicing advocates. Core Areas of Study:
    • Civil and Criminal Litigation
    • Legal Writing and Drafting
    • Trial Advocacy
    • Professional Ethics and Responsibility
    • Conveyancing and Commercial Transactions
    • Legal Practice Management Delivered through a clinical, case-based methodology, the programme emphasizes ethical practice, professional competence, and multidisciplinary legal problem-solving-equipping graduates to thrive in diverse legal environments.
  • Kabarak University
    Kabarak University — Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
    Kabarak University
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 (4 years)
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    St. Joseph's Girls' High School- Chepterit — High School Diploma
    St. Joseph's Girls' High School- Chepterit
    Jan 2006 - Dec 2009 (4 years)
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