Dr. Ken Nyaundi

Education & Training

University of Cape Town, South Africa. PhD; International Law 2014
University of Cape Town, South Africa. Master of Laws in Public International Law 2005
University of Nairobi Bachelor of Laws 1990
Kenya School of Law Diploma in Legal Practice 1990
International Centre for Transitional Justice Diploma in Transitional Justice 2004
University of Cape Town Certificate in Legal Writing Sept 2008
United Nations University’s Leadership Academy, Amman, Jordan Certificate in Leadership in Conflict Resolution and Peace-Keeping 1999
Corporate Governance Certificate in Corporate Governance, Mombasa Nov 2008
University of Westminster, London, UK Qualified, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London (Kenya Chapter) 2022
Alliance Boys A-Levels, 1986
Moi University MBA, Strategic Management (On-Going)

Work Experience

Public Service & other Responsibilities

Universities Funding Board, Kenya Director 2022 – Present
Adventist University of Africa Legal Counsel 2017 to date
Laikipia University Council Kenya Chairman & Chancellor 2016 to date
Lembede Tambo Pijte Chambers, Arbitration Centre, Pretoria South Africa Director 2015 to date
Mediation Accreditation Committee Chief Justice’s Office, Nairobi Member 2015 to date
Communications Authority of Kenya Director 2013
National Land Commission’s Task Force on Historical Land Injustices, the National Land Commission, Kenya Member 2013
The International Commission of Jurists (K), Chapter Chairman 2013-2015
South- South Centre Director January 2013
Marende & Nyaundi Associates (MANCO) Managing partner 2012 to date
Institute for Research & Policy Alternatives (IRPA) Co-founder and Executive Director 2012 to date
Kituo Cha Sheria Chairman 2012
Task Force on Devolved Government: Policies & Legislation Member June 2010
Interim Independent Electoral Commission, Kenya Chairman, Legal Affairs Committee May 2010 to Nov 2011
Interim Independent Electoral Commission, Kenya Referendum Committee Chairman Jan 2010 to Aug 2010
Interim Independent Electoral Commission, Kenya Commissioner May 2009 to Nov 2011
Media Complaints Commission Chairman 2008 to 2010
Coffee Development Fund Staff Trust Trustee 2007 to May 2009
The International Commission of Jurists (K), Chapter Member 2004
Kenya Revenue Authority Member, appeals Committee 2004 to May 2009
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Member 2004
Kenya Institute of Management, Eldoret Branch Director 2003
Child Legal Aid Centre Executive Director 2000 – May 2006
Law Society of Kenya Member, Budget and Finance Committee Member, Constitutional Reform, Human Rights, Public Interest and Legal Aid Committee 2000 – 2005
African Conference of NGOS against war in Africa Lobatse, Botswana Chairman, Board of Lawyers 2000 – 2006
United Nations University International Leadership Academy Co-coordinator in Research, East Africa 1999 - 2001
Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Company Secretary 1999 -2002
NYAUNDI TUIYOTT & CO. ADVOCATES Managing partner 1993 to 2012
Eldoret Polytechnic Part time Lecturer in Business Laww 1993 – 1995
The University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Part-time Lecturer in the Business Administration Department 1991 – 1995

Certifications

University of Westminster, London, UK Qualified, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London (Kenya Chapter)2022 Sept 2008
Executive office of the President State Corporates Advisory Committee Mwongozo Induction Program for Boards of State Corporations 2015
Institute for security studies and ICJ-kenya Responding to Terorism,International and Transnational Crimes 2014
Commonwealth Telecommunications organisation ICT Regulation: Understanding the Big Picture of ICT for Development 2014
Global Academy for Mining, Oil and Gas Development of Legal & Regulatory frameworks of the Mining, Oil and Gas Search 2014
Building Resources in Democracy, Governance & Elections Electral Technology 2010
Corat Africa & UNDP Corporate Governance, Government and Risk 2009
Centre for Corporate Governance Training Course for Directors 2008
Centre for Corporate Governance Certificate in Corporate Governance Nov 2008
The World Bank institute Access to Information Media and Accountability in Kenya 2007
The World Bank institute Access to Information & Development in Kenya 2006
American Bar Association Anti-Trafficking in Persons 2005
Dispute Resolution Centre Dispute Resolution 2004
Kenya School of Law Member 1990 – Present
National youth service Pre-University Training Program 1987

Skills

  • Corporate Law
  • Policy
  • Commercial Law
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Criminal law
  • Team Management
  • Conciliation
  • Team Leadership
  • Mediation & Arbitration
  • Leadership
  • Constitutional law practice

Languages

  • English
  • Kiswahili
  • Gusii

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