Ms Sharleen Mbirua | Nairobi, Kenya
Degree in Law from Strathmore University, Kenya and a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law
Previous experience
I have practiced law in a couple of law firms based in Nairobi with the last firm being Judy Thongori and Co Advocates that primarily dealt with Family Law
Academic fields of interest:
Interest in Children's rights, women's rights, refugee rights and digital rights with particular focus on AI
Position prior to the programme
Before joining the HRDA programme, I worked as a Project Legal Officer at the Refugee Consortium of Kenya stationed in Garissa County where I provided legal support and representation in immigration detention matters, family law, GBV and SGBV cases. I was also responsible for developing and managing donor supported projects particularly the IKEA Foundation, ECHO-HIAS and UN Women in Garissa County. A highlight of my time at RCK was contributing to the drafting of the Garissa Anti-FGM Policy and Bill