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Legal scholar and practitioner specializing in human rights and technology.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to influence human rights policy and legal education.

I am Dr. Joshua Kembero Ogega, a dedicated legal scholar and practitioner with a focus on human rights, technology, and public international law. Currently, I serve as a Tutorial Fellow at Moi University School of Law, where I teach various law courses and lead curriculum development initiatives. My academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from City University of Hong Kong, where my research centers on the intersection of artificial intelligence and human rights in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Throughout my career, I have held significant positions, including Managing Partner at K.O.M. Advocates LLP, where I oversee a team of attorneys and manage complex legal cases. My experience spans various roles in law firms and academia, where I have contributed to landmark cases and policy development in Kenya. I am passionate about advancing human rights and corporate governance through legal reform and education.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Tutorial Fellow

Moi University School of Law

Sep 2017 - Present (7 years 9 months)

Currently serving as a Tutorial Fellow, teaching Constitutional Law, Tax Law, and Research Methods for Lawyers. Additionally, I chair the Curriculum Development Committee for the Master of Laws Programme, overseeing curriculum development and stakeholder workshops.

Constitutional Law Tax Law Legal Research Curriculum Development Stakeholder Engagement Academic Administration

Associate

Manyonge Wanyama and Associates Advocates

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)

Attended court, conducted legal research across various areas of law, and managed the firm's Research Department. Worked on significant assignments for clients including the Kenyan Law Reform Commission, FIDA Kenya, and the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs.

Legal Research Constitutional Law Human Rights Law

Lecturer

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)

Taught various law subjects including Private International Law, Criminology, and Gender and the Law. Managed the 'Legal Clinic' and organized a legal aid visit to Lang'ata Women's Prison.

Legal Education Private International Law Criminology Legal Aid

Intern

Manyonge Wanyama and Associates Advocates

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 5 months)

Worked under direct supervision, drafting agreements, court pleadings, and legal arguments. Also handled office-related errands and contributed to court submissions for the Kenyan Council of Governors.

Legal Drafting Legal Research Constitutional Law Argumentation

Intern

Bowmans (Coulson Harney LLP)

Sep 2013 - Present (11 years 9 months)

Worked in the Intellectual Property Department, researching multifaceted legal issues on intellectual property rights. Prepared a legal opinion on a dispute between Unilever’s “OMO” and Proctor and Gamble’s Ariel One Wash Campaign.

Intellectual Property Law Legal Research Dispute Resolution Trademark Law Copyright Law

Intern

Commission for Revenue Allocation

Jun 2013 - Present (12 years)

Conducted legal research and prepared legal advisories for Commissioners on revenue allocation to county governments. Attended Senate plenary sessions and provided legal comments on the Division of Revenue Bill.

Legal Research Policy Analysis Constitutional Law Legislative Review Advisory

Volunteer Teacher and Mentor

Ekeonga DOK Primary School

Apr 2009 - Present (16 years 2 months)

Volunteered as a teacher of English and Social Studies. Also served as a mentor for students at both Ekeonga DOK Primary School and The Sacred Heart of Jesus, Ekeonga Secondary School.

Teaching Mentorship English Language Social Studies Community Engagement Education support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

City University of Hong Kong

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Law

Activities and societies: Teaching Assistant for Criminal Law, Business Law

Conducted research on Law, Technology and Innovation, Human Rights and Public International Law, and Business and Human Rights. Focused on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights and Accountability, Freedom of Expression, and Public International Law. Dissertation explored Artificial Intelligence, Web Content Personalisation and Big Tech in Sub-Saharan Africa from a human rights-based approach.

University of Pretoria, Centre for Human Rights

Master of Laws (LL.M), Human Rights Law

Grade: David Padilla Book Prize for the best essay on Inter-American Human Rights System course

Activities and societies: Completed certifications in Disability Rights in the African Context, Judicial Enforcement of Socio-economic Rights, Civil Society Law in Africa, Human Rights of Sexual Minorities in Africa, and Public International Law.

Focused on Human Rights, Business and Human Rights, Constitutional Theory, Corporate Governance, and Finance. Dissertation reconceptualized stakeholders in corporate governance to realize the right to development, with a case study of Kenya and Botswana.

Moi University

Bachelor of Laws (LL. B), Law

Grade: Graduated top of class, Dean's Honor List

Activities and societies: Awarded 2nd best oralist in the Law Students’ Association of Moi University 2nd Year Civil Law Moot Court Competition. Member of the 3rd best team in Moi University Students’ Organisation’s International Criminal Law Moot Competitions, 2012.

Graduated as the top student in the School of Law's Class of 2013 and was included in the Dean's Honor List. Dissertation focused on bridging economic inequalities in Kenya through the Kenyan Constitution on Devolution.