Diana Okeng'o

I am a result oriented and dedicated individual, a passionate persona, and ardent Researcher. I am passionate about continued growth and improvement, delivering exceptional legal research and well–articulated articles and publications on various topics of law, as well as utilizing personal skills and knowledge to promote adherence to the law. I am a hardworking and dedicated individual looking to improve and utilize personal intellect and professional experience to contribute to the Law firm's noble goals and simultaneously provide excellent skills to the firm and personal growth.

I have good interpersonal skills, excellent team work, keen and very willing to earn and develop skills have an active and dynamic approach to work and getting things done.

Legal Officer - FAMU INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS COMPANY

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Legal research & Legal Advice

Holding Over - OWUOCHA & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Legal Research
• Drafting Pleadings and Applications
• Drafting submissions
• Effecting service

Pupillage - KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY

(2022-01 - 2022-06)

I was privileged to undertake my pupillage at the Kenya Revenue Authority in 2022 for six (6) months.

• Drafting i.e. Submissions, Statement of facts and other required documents at the legal department
• Attended tax classes to enhance my knowledge on tax courtesy of the KRA legal department
• Attended mediations at the Alternative Dispute resolution department in the legal department
• Attended hearings at the Tax Appeal Tribunal

Community Based Dispute Resolution Officer - ALTERNATIVE JUSTICE SYSTEMS, KAJIADO COSMOPOLITAN

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

Worked with the Kajiado County Government in Community based dispute resolution through Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms such as mediation under the umbrella of Alternative Justice Systems, Kajiado Cosmopolitan.

Legal Officer & Field Officer - KUZA ENERGY LIMITED

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

Tasked to do legal research for the company and offer legal services to Kuza Energy Limited. I was equally tasked with mapping areas which had not benefitted from the rural electricity scheme within South Mugirango Constituency.

Judicial Attachment - NAKURU LAW COURTS

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

I undertook my undergraduate judicial attachment at the Nakuru Law courts and was privileged to work under Hon. Magarate Kyalo and Hon. Omido respectively.

• Writing skeletal opinions for the Honorable Magistrates
• Researching on legal issues as directed by the Honorable Magistrates
• Doing any other tasks in line with legal education as was directed by the Honorable Magistrate and Court officials

Volunteer - EGERTON FACULTY OF LAW LEGAL AID PROJECT (FOLLAP)

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Advising on legal issues under the direction of the programme coordinator
• Assisting the Advocates in the program in drafting documents

Advocates Training Programme - Law - THE KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW (2021-01 - 2022-12)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law - EGERTON UNIVERSITY (2016-01 - 2021-12)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - NDURU GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL (2011-01 - 2014-12)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - KAIMOSI FRIENDS PRIMARY SCHOOL (2003-01 - 2010-12)