Mitchelle Mwendwa Kobia
Legal Scholar at OGO-LAW | The Green Brief
Business Law at Strathmore University
Kenya
Hi, I'm Mitchelle Mwendwa Kobia!
Legal Scholar at OGO-LAW | The Green Brief
Mitchelle is a recent law graduate currently serving as a legal scholar at OGO-LAW. She gained experience as an Environmental Law Specialist intern at Savannah Green Initiative and contributes to the AU-EU D4D Hub project. Her long-term ambition is to become a well-rounded expert in Tax Law, corporate governance, and data protection law.
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Experience
Strathmore Law School – GIZ
Data Protection Laws Consultant
September 2023 - Present
- Translated the Kenyan Data Protection Act 2019 into Swahili and Kikuyu.
- Conducted a comparative legal analysis of data protection frameworks across the East African Community.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as report writing and coordinating workshops.
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Legal Intern at the Legal Department
April 2022 - Present
Surveillance and enforcement of environmental regulations. Helping in the technical engagement with Denmark's Environment Protection Agency. Drafting legal correspondence for the legal department.
Savannah Green Initiative
Environmental Law Specialist | Nairobi, Kenya
October 2023 - July 2024
- Researched the impact of local, national, and international environmental laws on the organization's initiatives.
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts, agreements, MOUs, and legal opinions, to support environmental projects and partnerships.
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Legal Intern at the Strategic Innovation and Risk Management Department
May 2022 - July 2022
Worked in the legal compliance division. Proofread documents to identify errors and promote accuracy. Researched precedents and collected data to support current case needs. Drafted routine letters, legal correspondence and initial filings on behalf of legal staff.
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Legal Intern
April 2022 - April 2024
- Participated in the surveillance and enforcement of environmental regulations related to pollution.
- Engaged with Denmark’s Environment Protection Agency on technical environmental matters.
- Drafted legal correspondence for the legal department.
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Languages
English
French
Swahili
Skills
Research
Writing
Analysis
Correspondence
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