Wanjiku Waweru

Research, analyse and synthesise international trade policies, agreements and market developments, producing actionable intelligence for government and private-sector clients. Monitor trade negotiations and regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions, flagging implications for client portfolios.

Delivered end-to-end trade compliance advice on customs valuation, tariff classification, rules of origin and documentary compliance for multinational clients, including hi-tech manufacturers Cisco, Arista and Fortinet. Represented clients in customs disputes before government authorities and competent courts in Kenya, Nigeria, Tunisia, Pakistan and Morocco.

Provided trade consulting, facilitation and mediation services as an external adviser, laying the foundation for a full-time engagement.

Drafted trade policies and negotiation papers for developing-country clients under an Africa-focused mandate. Conducted economic law research and trade regulatory impact assessments commissioned by the World Bank, WTO and UN Economic Commission for Africa.

Co-founded a boutique consultancy advising on international trade, competition law and investment law. Delivered training programmes and masterclasses on private-sector development and hosted public forums on international trade and development.

Contributed to the Australian Government-funded Natural Disasters and Trade Research Project, published on the WTO website. Coordinated natural disasters and trade symposia, including participant liaison and preparation of materials.

Conducted legal research for the Litigation and Commercial departments; drafted pleadings and legal documentation.

Drafted legislative Bills for government ministries, subsequently tabled in Parliament, under the Legislative and Intergovernmental Liaison Office, and conducted research across areas of public law.

Completed the Advocates Training Programme and was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

Pursued an LL.M. in International Economic Law and Policy with a scholarship, writing a thesis on the Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation in Kenya.

Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree.