MMUKA VALENCE CV --UPDATED VERSION 2016
- 1. P.O. Box 52384-00200 Nairobi Phone No.0710809268 / 0722249138 Email:valmuka@yahoo.com 1 MMUKA VALENCE PERSONALINFORMATION: Gender: Female Marital status: Single Nationality: Kenyan Religion: Christian Languages: English, Swahili (Spoken & Written) Hobbies: Reading inspirational books & going for nature walks Phone Number: +254 710809268 CAREER OBJECTIVE: To work ina dynamic Organization that encourages and values the implementation of new ideas and exponential employee growth to face day-to-day challenges in pursuit of organizational goals. STRONG PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Strong team leader and team player. Results- oriented. Honest and reliable. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND FIELD OF STUDY INSTITUTION DURATION GRADE Certified Public Secretaries (CS) East Africa School of Management College (EASM) 2016 __ Post Graduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) Kenya School of Law 2014 Pass Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) University of Nairobi (School of Law) 2009-2013 Second Class (Upper Division) Computer Packages; Microsoft Office Clem-tech Computer College 2009 Credit Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Booker Academy Mumias 2005-2008 Grade B Plain
- 2. P.O. Box 52384-00200 Nairobi Phone No.0710809268 / 0722249138 Email:valmuka@yahoo.com 2 WORK EXPERIENCE: Jan 2015 – to date Associate at Ndung’u Karanja & Company Advocates, where my duties included but not limited to; Handling of intellectual Property works Drafting Legal opinions and letters generally Attendance in court for mentions and hearings Assisting in arbitration and mediation Handling commercial and conveyancing matters Handling Insurance Claims July 2013 – Feb 2014 Working as an Intern at Little Angels Network- Adoption Society, where my duties included but not limited to; Drafting of a Case Committee Policy Drafting of a Policy for the Organization( Little Angels Network Adoption Society) Follow Up on the Legal Process with the applicants Preparation of Child Declaration Reports for Court Filling in of the Certificates to Declare a Child Free for Adoption March 2013– June 2013 Working as an intern at CRADLE – The Children’s Foundation, where my duties included but not limited to; Advising clients on legal matters and keeping them updated on the progress of their cases. Opening and Filing cases for Clients Legal Counseling Closing up cases Feb 2013 – March 2013 Working as an intern at the Research Department at the Institute of Research and Policy Alternatives, where I Wrote a Report on “How Electoral Commissions Promote Democracy in Africa.” Feb 2012 – June 2012 Working as an intern at the Legal Research Department at the Kenya Law Reports (National Council For Law Reporting) where my duties included but not limited to: Locating, transcribing and summarizing human trafficking cases from Kenyan courts
- 3. P.O. Box 52384-00200 Nairobi Phone No.0710809268 / 0722249138 Email:valmuka@yahoo.com 3 Proof reading of the law materials before they are edited. June 2011- Sept 2011 Judicial Attachment, Kakamega Law Courts Internship in partial fulfillment of the law degree course where my duties included: Analyzing cases and judgments with assistance from the judge and magistrates Dealing with queries, enquiries and complaints from members of the public Offering legal assistance June 2010 -Sept 2010 Working as a legal intern at Osodo & Company Advocates where my duties included but not limited to: Drafting pleadings to be filed in court. Advising clients on legal matters and keeping them updated on the progress of their cases. Carrying out research Perusal of court files and other documents Record keeping and general office management ASSOCIATIONS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drafted the First Ever Case Committee Policy for Little Angels Network- Adoption Society Wrote a Dissertation during my Under Graduate Studies at Parklands School of Law titled “A Critical Analysis of the Right to Education of Childrenwith Disabilities in Kenya” whereby, I emerged as one of the top twenty students in the Class of 2013. Wrote a Report on “Sample Cases on Human Trafficking & Allied Offences” from the Nairobi Chief Magistrate’s Court in collaboration with Lawyers Without Borders & United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Participated in Legal Aid Clinics organized by ALAC (Legal Advisory Centre) in collaboration with Transparency International- Kenya on diverse dates. Member, I Choose life Africa where I participated in various HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns in Parklands Campus. Member, Environmental Club in University of Nairobi, Parklands Campus, School of Law.
- 4. P.O. Box 52384-00200 Nairobi Phone No.0710809268 / 0722249138 Email:valmuka@yahoo.com 4 REFEREES: 1. Mr. Luka Kimaru Kiprotich Judge of the High Court of Kenya Head of Criminal Division Nairobi. Phone Number 0722598448 2. Mr. Alex Ndung’u Karanja, Ndung’u Karanja & Co. Advocates, 5th Floor, Windsor House, University Way P.O BOX 52384-00200 Phone No. 0722812484 NAIROBI 3. Mr. Micheal M. Murungi, CEO/ Editor, National Council for Law Reporting/ Kenya Law Milimani, Upperhill, Phone No: 0733999970 NAIROBI. 4. Mrs. Susan Otuoma CEO Little Angels Network, Adoption Society Wood Avenue, Kindaruma Rd Junction, P.O BOX 43092-00100 GPO Phone No. 0786941326/0724941326 NAIROBI.