ALLAN KUCHWA
@allankuchwa
Legal compliance manager and project leader delivering research-driven, strategic governance and program implementation.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a disciplined legal and research professional who combines strategy, diligence and a drive to turn ideas into impactful programs. I currently serve as Legal Compliance & Project Manager, advising boards and supervising departmental operations.
As a researcher and consultant, I have led and supported projects for academic and professional clients, producing high-quality reports, proposals and data-driven recommendations. I founded and manage Mother of Reason, focusing on mental health through writing and research.
I draft legal agreements, conduct detailed legal research, and negotiate partnerships while maintaining strong administrative and stakeholder engagement skills. I am tech-savvy, fluent in English, Kiswahili and Bukusu, and trained in mediation and intellectual property rights.
I seek roles where I can contribute to organizational strategy, mentor teams, and deliver measurable program outcomes while continuing to learn and publish. My work ethic is rooted in leadership, innovation and service.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Strategist & Grant Writer
Hope Foundation for African Women
Feb 2025 - Present (6 months)
Provide strategic advising and grant writing support to secure funding and shape program strategy for women's initiatives.
Legal Compliance & Project Manager
Little Flower Foundation Kenya
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Provide legal advice and compliance oversight, draft agreements and negotiate partnerships while advising the board and supervising departmental project operations.
Legal Intern
Japheth Kenvine Felix & Smith Advocates LLP
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Draft legal documents, perform legal research and manage case files while supporting client meetings and office administrative duties.
Founder & Project Manager
Mother of Reason
Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Founded and manage a mental-health research and writing initiative, delivering publications, projects and programs that support mental well-being through research and writing.
Research Consultant
Mother of Reason
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)
Lead periodic research projects, compile and analyze data, and produce tailored reports and policy papers for clients in academic and professional contexts.
Researcher
Precision Consultancy
Dec 2022 - Sep 2023 (9 months)
Conducted in-depth research across law, psychology and business, produced high-quality reports and proposals, and edited documents to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Student Attaché
Ngong Law Courts
May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)
Opened and filed case files, conducted legal research and drafted documents supporting rulings and judgments while coordinating cohort peers with court administration.
Teacher Assistant
Mwiyenga Girls High School
May 2022 - Sep 2022 (4 months)
Taught Mathematics and Chemistry, mentored students and managed student leadership and family structures to support academic and pastoral outcomes.
Teacher Assistant
Mwiyenga Girls High School
May 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)
Taught Mathematics and Chemistry, mentored students to improve academic performance and led department activities including career mentorship and student leadership.
Clerk
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years)
Supported biometric voter registration, guided voters on procedures, assisted polling station setup and verified election materials to ensure readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KLKenya School of Law
Postgraduate Diploma, Law
2025 -
Postgraduate diploma (Advocate Training Program) in progress at the Kenya School of Law focusing on professional legal practice and bar training.
CACatholic University of Eastern Africa
Higher Diploma in Counselling Psychology, Counselling Psychology
2021 - 2022
Completed Counselling Psychology program equivalent to a Higher Diploma, focusing on counselling theory and practice.
St. Joseph's Boys Kitale
A Level Certificate, A Level (Kenya)
2016 - 2019
Grade: B+
Activities and societies: School President; Chairperson of the Environmental Club
Completed A Level secondary education with a B+ grade under the Kenya National Examination Council.
Karl Mediation & Arbitration Center
Certificate in Court Annexed Mediation, Mediation
2024 -
Completed Court Annexed Mediation training in Nairobi focusing on mediation and alternative dispute resolution processes.
CACatholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2020 - 2024
Grade: Second Class Honours, Upper Division
Activities and societies: Secretary of the Debate Club; Secretary of the Research Committee
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) completed with Second Class Honours, Upper Division, covering substantive and procedural aspects of law.
St. Stephen's Primary School, Kimaeti
Primary School Leaving Certificate, Primary Education
2008 - 2015
Grade: 364 marks
Completed primary education with a final score of 364 marks.
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