
Kerry User
@kerryuser
Legal researcher focused on Kenyan policy and corporate law, who submitted a statutory memorandum proposing VAT amendments to the Finance Bill 2026.
What I'm looking for
I authored and submitted a statutory memorandum to the Kenyan Parliament proposing amendments to the Finance Bill 2026 concerning VAT and digital financial services. My independent research also examines statutory governance, neopatrimonialism, and public policy within Kenyan legal frameworks.
At Moerwa Omwoyo & Company Advocates, I drafted legal submissions and reviewed pleadings for contentious probate matters, including a succession case involving an objection to a grant. I also researched property transactions and assisted senior advocates with case preparation.
In the 1st National Data Protection Moot Court Competition, I represented Umma University School of Law as a Team Oralist and analyzed data privacy issues under Article 31 of the Constitution of Kenya and the Data Protection Act of 2019. The team placed 2nd Runners Up.
As a Team Researcher in the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition, I researched a trade law dispute, drafted memorials, and used the JusMundi database. I also undertake remote evaluation, transcription, and data annotation work for global platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Green Fellow
The Green Institute
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Engaged in a competitive fellowship focusing on sustainable development, environmental leadership, and climate policy in Africa. Participated in high-level training, collaborative research, and policy dialogue.
Independent Legal Researcher
Self Employed
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Authored a statutory memorandum to the Kenyan Parliament proposing amendments to the Finance Bill 2026. Conducted independent research on statutory governance and public policy within Kenyan legal frameworks.
Remote Evaluation Specialist
Various Global Platforms
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Executed high-accuracy remote tasks including multimodal evaluation, text transcription, and data annotation for global tech companies. Met strict quality assurance metrics and daily project benchmarks without direct supervision.
Team Oralist
Umma University School of Law
Jan 2026 - Jan 2026 (0 months)
Represented Umma University School of Law as a Team Oralist in the 1st National Data Protection Moot Court Competition. Analyzed data privacy issues under Article 31 of the Constitution of Kenya and the Data Protection Act of 2019.
Legal Intern
Moerwa Omwoyo & Company Advocates
Nov 2025 - Dec 2025 (1 month)
Drafted legal submissions and reviewed pleadings for probate matters, including managing a complex succession case. Researched property transactions and assisted senior advocates in case preparation.
Secretary General
Lawrit Journal of Law
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Provided administrative oversight and meeting coordination. Acted as a strategic advisor and maintained legal and compliance responsibilities.
Club President and Founder
Umma University Moot Court Society
Apr 2022 - Jul 2025 (3 years 3 months)
Founded the society and coordinated internal moot court competitions and debates. Managed event planning, communications, and routine organizational activities to build practical leadership skills.
Team Researcher
Umma University School of Law
Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 (7 months)
Conducted legal research and analysis on a hypothetical trade law dispute for the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition. Drafted memorials and utilized the JusMundi database, advancing skills in case briefing and persuasive legal arguments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya School of Law
Advocates Training Program, Law
Currently enrolled in the Advocates Training Program, expected to be ongoing.
Umma University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
Graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in June 2026.
WIPO Academy
DL-170: Specialized Course on the Essentials of Patents, Intellectual Property
2025 - 2025
Completed the DL-170 specialized course on the essentials of patents.
WIPO Academy
DL-303: Specialized Course on the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks, Intellectual Property
2025 - 2025
Completed the DL-303 specialized course on the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks.
WIPO Academy
DL-701: Promoting Access to Medical Technologies and Innovation, Intellectual Property
2025 - 2025
Completed the DL-701 course on promoting access to medical technologies and innovation.
WIPO eLearning
DL-101: General Course on Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property
2025 - 2025
Completed the DL-101 general course on intellectual property.
UNITAR
Certificate of Completion: Introduction to Sustainable Development in Practice, Sustainable Development
2025 - 2025
Completed the certificate course on introduction to sustainable development in practice.
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