Ruth Mwaura

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya (admitted 28 June 2018) with experience in legal aid, court representation, and NGO work on SGBV, public participation, and gender budgeting. Currently supervising casual workers and coordinating production and deliveries at a Nairobi-based manufacturing company. Previously volunteered with FIDA-Kenya and Kituo cha Sheria, representing clients and providing free legal services, and completed pupillage at a private law firm.

Additional experience as a teaching assistant improving literacy among young learners and trained as a chartered mediator. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a track record of meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.

Supervisor / Operations Coordinator - Laurent Ventures Limited - Nairobi, Kenya

(2023-07)

• Manage and supervise a team of approximately 8 casual workers in the production of non-woven bags.
• Organize and coordinate daily shift schedules to meet production targets and order deadlines.
• Monitor order fulfilment and ensure timely delivery of finished products to clients.
• Track production progress and maintain up-to-date records of orders, defaults, and replacements.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to resolve product defects and ensure customer satisfaction.

Legal Counsel (Volunteer) - Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Kenya) - Mombasa, Kenya

(2019-07 - 2023-03)

• Provided pro bono legal counsel and representation to clients in court on civil and criminal matters.
• Served as rapporteur on issues relating to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), public participation, and gender budgeting.
• Prepared legal opinions, case notes, and reports for internal use and external stakeholders.
• Supported advocacy and policy engagement on SGBV, public participation, and gender-responsive budgeting.
• Conducted legal research and contributed to community legal awareness initiatives focused on women's rights.

Legal Aid Volunteer - Kituo cha Sheria - Nairobi, Kenya

(2019-01 - 2019-06)

• Represented indigent clients in court under supervision in civil and criminal matters.
• Conducted legal aid clinics and provided basic legal advice to members of the public.
• Drafted pleadings, applications, and other legal documents for clients.
• Participated in case intake, client interviewing, and file management.

Teaching Assistant (Volunteer) - G-United (Ministry of Education)

(2017-02 - 2017-08)

• Supported classroom teachers to improve literacy among young learners aged 8–11 years.
• Focused on English language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Assisted in lesson preparation, delivery, and learner assessment.
• Provided additional support to learners who needed extra help with foundational literacy skills.

Pupil Advocate (Pupillage) - Gachiri Kariuki & Company Advocates - Mombasa, Kenya

(2016-04 - 2016-11)

• Assisted advocates in drafting pleadings, applications, and legal opinions.
• Conducted legal research on various matters in civil and criminal litigation.
• Attended court proceedings, conferences, and client meetings.
• Participated in file management, client interviewing, and general office legal practice.

Postgraduate Diploma in Law - Professional Legal Training / Bar Exam - Kenya School of Law (2015 - 2018)

Bachelor of Laws - LL.B. - Kabarak University (2011 - 2014)