Ms Makila

Led compliance and safety programs, integrating privacy, occupational health, and cyber-physical security audits. Executed internal privacy risk assessments and managed compliance with emerging data protection regulations affecting corporate operations, while also conducting data privacy and incident response training for over 50 employees.

Spearheaded end-to-end delivery of complex legal-tech and compliance projects, improving workflow efficiency by 30% through digital legal practice management systems. Led the design and rollout of a firmwide data privacy governance program, including internal audits, staff training, and policy creation, ensuring alignment with the Kenya Data Protection Act and international standards.

Coordinated the firm-wide transition to cloud-based case management and secure digital communications, managing change and compliance throughout the process. Provided advisory to multiple client organizations on data protection and employment law during HR digital transformation projects, and delivered workshops on safe data sharing and cybersecurity.

Supported program management for complex regulatory, employment law, and IT/IP project files. Assisted teams in data room set-ups, secure file exchange, and legal tech adoption, contributing to efficient project execution.

Drafted judicial opinions and confidential legal memos, ensuring high standards of privacy and information handling within the Kenya Judiciary. This role provided foundational experience in legal documentation and data confidentiality.

Completed the Advocates Training Programme (ATP) to qualify for admission to the bar. Focused on practical legal skills and professional ethics.

Undertook comprehensive studies in various aspects of law, gaining foundational knowledge in legal principles and practices. Developed strong research and analytical skills.

Completed secondary education, preparing for university studies. Achieved qualifications necessary for higher education.

Completed primary education, building foundational knowledge across various subjects. Prepared for secondary school.