Brenda akiya
@brendaakiya
I manage insurance claims, civil litigation, and debt recovery as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At MUA Insurance (Kenya) Limited, I represent the company in recovery matters, manage recovery files end-to-end, review legal claims, and prepare opinions on liability, settlement values, and recovery prospects.
I've drafted pleadings and submissions for civil and insurance disputes at Ochieng Omolo & Co. Advocates, negotiated settlements, and built practical experience in legal research, contract review, fee-note auditing, and litigation management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Legal Officer
MUA Insurance (Kenya) Limited
Oct 2025 - Present (1 year)
Attend court on behalf of MUA Insurance in recovery matters, manage recovery files end-to-end, and monitor litigation progress across external law firms. Review legal claims, draft legal correspondence, audit fee notes, and prepare legal opinions to mitigate legal exposure.
Legal Assistant
Ochieng Omolo & Co. Advocates
Jan 2025 - Sep 2025 (8 months)
Drafted complex court pleadings, applications, affidavits, and written submissions for civil and insurance disputes. Handled insurance litigation, prepared legal opinions, negotiated settlements, and accompanied lead advocates to court proceedings.
Legal Intern
Muthanwa & Co. Advocates
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 (3 months)
Drafted initial pleadings, statements of claim, and affidavits for civil litigation files. Conducted statutory and case law research, assisted in client intake, evidence gathering, and file management.
Legal Attachee
Milimani Law Courts
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Managed case files, tracked judgments and court orders, and supported court clerks in daily proceedings. Observed civil and criminal court processes to gain insight into judicial practice.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya School of Law
Advocates Training Programme, Law
2024 - 2025
Completed the Advocates Training Programme (ATP) at the Kenya School of Law from 2024 to 2025.
Kabarak University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
Grade: Second Class Honors
Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with Second Class Honors from Kabarak University in 2023.
Mary Mount Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
Grade: B+
Completed secondary education at Mary Mount Secondary School, achieving a KCSE grade of B+ in 2018.
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