Stephen Aming’a/executive cv/015 CURRICULUM VITAE NAME : AMING’A Stephen Philip Mang’erere LLB (HONS), University of Nairobi, LLM ( Industrial & Commercial Law), University of the West of England, ( UWE), U.K, Diploma in Law, Council of Legal Education, ( Kenya School of Law), Advocate of the High Court of Kenya & Commissioner for Oath. GENDER: Male NATIONALITY: Kenyan PROFESSION: Advocate/Legal Profession CURRENT POST: Lecturer in law, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Law School, Karen Campus OTHER ASSIGNMENTS: Examinations Officer, JKUAT School of Law, Karen Campus, Nairobi, Kenya PART-TIME OTHER PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS: POSTAL ADDRESS: LEGAL PRACTITIONER –PRIVATE LAW FIRM P.O BOX 3026-0200, Nairobi (Private) TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: Cell Phone: +254722 529179 saminga03@yahoo.co.uk/saminga@jkuat.ac.ke LANGUAGES: Proficient and competent in English, Kiswahili and Mother Tongue PRACTICAL SKILLS AND OTHER PERSONAL QUALITIES: Basic Computing and Word processing, Competent & Licensed Motor Vehicle Driver; Classes BCE , Good negotiating and advocacy skills,Very good interpersonal skills, Patience, Integrity Quality service, Passion for professional assignments Commitment to family and God. EDUCATION: October 2004: Earned a Master of Laws (LLM) Degree in Industrial and Commercial Law, of the University of the West of England, (UWE), Bristol, United Kingdom. April 1991: Earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education, Kenya School of Law. 1 Stephen Aming’a/executive cv/015 19th September 1991: Admitted to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya September 1990: Attained Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Hons) Degree, 2nd Class (Upper Division), University of Nairobi, Kenya 1986: Passed Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) Examinations with Four (4) Principals and one Subsidiary pass in Kiswahili, Geography, Christian Religious Education, History and General Paper - Ambira High School, Siaya District, Kenya 1984: Passed Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Examinations at Division Two, Nyanturago High School, Kisii District, Kenya. WORK HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE: Current: Full time Lecturer in Law, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT) Law School, Karen Campus, Nairobi May 2012-Acting Dean, JKUAT School of Law, Karen Campus May 2008 to 30th September 2011- Part-time Lecturer in Law, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT) Law School, Karen Campus, Nairobi I have taught and examined students in various undergraduate courses Note: 1995/96 academic years, I taught Industrial Law for two semesters to undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Students at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Mechanical Engineering Department. In aggregate, I have taught and examined students of Law, Commerce and Mass Communication at University Level for more than eight academic years. 22nd May 1997 to 29th September 2011: Company Secretary/Head of Legal services, The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Publishers- I served in this Company for over 15 years Key Duties: Provision of legal and Company Secretarial services including legal advice/counsel and opinions Drafting of legal documents/instruments, Reviewing various policies and advising on requisite changes in tandem with changes in the law and business dynamics, Developing new policies in line with Company needs, 2 Stephen Aming’a/executive cv/015 Interpreting various laws and advising the Company on compliance, Administration of the Company’s Insurance portfolio, Administration of the Staff Retirement plan Preparing Board agenda and papers and advising the Board on legal issues Liaison with external advocates of the Company Coordinating various surveys General Legal Risks Management Assist in registration of publications Chairs the Company’s Disposal Committee, Performance Monitoring Steering Committee and Risk Management Committee, Member of the Company’s Tenders Committee De facto secretary to the Board of Directors 02 September 1996- 21 May 1997 Legal Officer, The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF). Key Duties: More or less as above. 30th June 1999- April 2000: Chief Administrative Officer/Company Secretary, The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation 28th January 2002- 19th September 2003: Company Secretary/Human Resource &Administration Manager, The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF). 22nd February 2005- 30th April 2008 Company Secretary/Human Resource & Administration Manager, The JKF Sept. 1992-August 1996 Legal Officer/Administration Officer/Assistant Registrar (Legal Affairs), Jomo Kenyyatta University College of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) 21 Sept. 1991-30th August 1992 Advocate, A. N. Ngunjiri & Co. Advocates, Feb. 1990-Sept. 20, 1991Pupil/Legal Assistant with A.N. Ngunjiri & Co. Advocates, November1989---January 1990: Research Assistant with Harit Sheth Advocate, Nairobi Feb. 1987-June 1987, Untrained Secondary School teacher, Nyanturago High School 3 Stephen Aming’a/executive cv/015 OTHER SERVICES/RESPONSIBILITIES For nine (9) years since 2000, I had the privilege of appointment and serving in acting capacity as Managing Director with my then employer, The JKF, for as long as one month in each year whenever the substantive Officer went on annual Leave. I was Secretary to Senior Management. I was de facto secretary to the Board of Directors and two of its Committees: on Staff Welfare and Finance and General Purposes. I served as member, Editorial Board, Health & Safety Committee, and Strategic Review Committee. Overall In am a certified and seasoned practicing church leader, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Commissioner of Oaths, Corporate administrator, Former Secondary School teacher, University lecturer and corporate governor with a clean service record spanning over 23 years. SEMINARS & CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS I HAVE ATTENDED IN THE PAST SIX YEARS 2015, 2014, 2013: CPD seminars: At least 3 seminars per year. 30th August 2012: Took part in a Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology School of Law stakeholders. Bachelor of Laws Curriculum review Workshop.-Venue: Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi. 15th -16th March 2012: Attended a Law Society Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Finance Legislations, Issues and Vision 2030. 13th January 2012-Took part in a Law Society of Kenya Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Update on Judicial Procedures and Modern Case Management. 18thand 19thMay 2011-Participated in a JKF Organized seminar entitled Finance for Non-Finance Managers. 12th and13th May 2011-Faciltated a Disability Mainstreaming seminar for The JKF Disability Mainstreaming Committee and helped the team develop a corporate disability mainstreaming policy and strategy-Red Court Hotel, Nairobi. 14. O1.2011: Attended a Law Society of Kenya Continuing Legal Education Seminar on the New Civil Procedure and Court of Appeal Rules, 2010. 15-17 December 2010: Took part in the Mid-Term Review of the 5-year strategic plan of The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation. The function was undertaken at Lake Elementaita Lodge, Naivasha by the Board of Directors and Senior Management with assistance from a consultant. 22-26 November 2010, Took part in a five-day residential seminar on Legal Audit, Compliance and Oversight of Public 4 Stephen Aming’a/executive cv/015 Institutions (State Corporations)-The Seminar was organized by the Kenya School of Law. 20-21, September 2010: Participated in a seminar on Managing Copyright in the Book Publishing Industry- The Seminar was organized by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Kenya Copyright Board and Kenya Publishers Association. 5-6 Aug.2010, Best Practice for In-House Legal/Counsel Organized by Marcus Evans. 9-11 June 2010, Ethical Leadership-The Moral Courage, Organized by KCA University. 11th September 09, Legal issues in Business Process outsourcing, Law Society of Kenya 6th -7th May 2010, Performance Management, International Supply Chain Solutions Limited. 23rd January 09, Recent Developments in Family law, LSK 15th July 2009, PPOA/ARD Inc., Workshop on Public Procurement General Manual 14th August 2009, Practices at the Business Premises Rent Tribunal, LSK 10th November 2008, Occupational Health &Safety, First Aid and Fire Safety, , Health &Safety Institute 26th -27th May 2008, Understanding the Fundamentals of Procurement & Stores Management, International Supply Chain Solutions 26th-27th June 2008, Intellectual Property &Franchising in Kenya, , LSK 2nd October 2007, Basic Fire Awareness and drill, Jolemac Fire Protection Limited 9th to 13th September 2007, 15th Commonwealth Law Conference, LSK &CLA 24th -25th May 2007, ISO 9000: 2000 Quality Principles, System Requirements& Quality Objectives and Quality Management Documentation, Millennium Management Consultants 7th November 2006, Best Practice Workshop for Legal Professionals, Wakili Biz 19th -22nd September 2009, Occupational Health &Safety, Directorate of Occupational Health Services, Min of Labour & Human Resource Development, 19th May 06, The Lawyer & His Practice, LSK 09th January 2007, HIV/AIDS Act & The Sexual Offences Act, LSK 14th -17th June 2005, International Trade Law, LSK 11th November 2005, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). 12th -17th March 2006, Five Day Corporate Governance Course for Directors, conducted by Centre for Corporate Governance/Commonwealth Secretariat and Commonwealth 5 Stephen Aming’a/executive cv/015 Association for Corporate Governance-was given certificate of participation. OTHER SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED 1. The Public Officers Ethics Act, 8th July 2003 2. African Project Development Facility & African Management Services Company organized Seminar on Performance Management Sensitisation-17th 19th Feb. 2003 3. Review of Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, [Publishers and Printers] Legal & Policy Framework, 10th -14th September 03 4. National Workshop on Anti-Corruption: Achievements & Challenges,23th -07-03 5. Understanding the Personnel Function,27th -29th September 2002 6. Development of JKF inaugural Strategic Plan 13th-16th December 2001 7. LSK, Judiciary & Canadian Bar Association sponsored workshop on Case management for Judges, Magistrates and Advocates, 28th -30th August 2001. 8. Strategic Review & Diagnostic Workshop, 9. 24th -26th May 2001 10. Environmental Coordination & Management Act & Its Impact on Industries in Kenya, 11. 14th July 2000 12. Dismissal: A Legal Workshop,22nd -24th March 2000 13. Seminar on Count Down to the COMESA Free Trade Area, 6th May 2000 14. JKUAT Administration Workshop on Financing of Higher Education, 19th July 1996: The experience of some Asian Countries. 15. GOK/WIPO organized National Workshop on Patent Agency, 9-11 November 1994 16. Public Universities Investment Project Planning & Management Seminar for JKUAT Administrators, 28th February to 3rd March 1995 17. Public Universities Investment Project Planning & Management Seminar for JKUAT Administrators, 11th -13th November 1993 In addition to the above listed seminars, I have attended many others and gained useful knowledge and skills that I can disseminate in the areas of Corporate Governance, Strategic Planning, Occupational Health and Safety, HIV/AIDS, Disability-Mainstreaming, Balanced Score Card, Labour Laws/Employment Issues, ResultBased Management, Performance Contracting, Industrial Relations, Counseling, Public Procurement/Supplies and Stores, Anti-Corruption/Integrity, job Evaluation, Risk Management PUBLICATIONS: LLM Dissertation: Topic: Trade Secrets: The Quest for a Definition under English Law, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom, 2004. 6 Stephen Aming’a/executive cv/015 L.L.B. Dissertation: Topic: Partnership: A Critical and Thematic Analysis of their Dissolution in Kenya, University of Nairobi, 1990. Note: I am currently doing a manuscript for publishing a law book MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND SOCIETIES: 1. Law Society of Kenya (LSK)-Active Member 2. Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) 3. University of Nairobi (UON) Alumni Association 4. University of the West of England (UWE) Alumni Association 5. Member, Institute of Directors (IoD) of Kenya. 6. Member, Automobile Association( AA) of Kenya RESEARCH INTERESTS: 1. Commercial and Industrial Law, 2. Employment/Labour/Industrial Relations Law, 3. Consumer Protection, 4. Constitutional Law, 5. Comparative Corporate Law/Corporate Governance, 6. Social Foundations of Law/Legal Theory, 7. Procurement Law, 8. Disability Law, 9. Insurance Law, 10. Information Technology Law, 10. Local Government Law, NOTE: I can competently handle any unit in the above areas of research interest. CAREER PROSPECTS 1. To undertake research, lecturing and authorship as well as consultancy in Law and Corporate Governance. 2. Pursue further studies leading to attainment of a doctorate degree in law within the next 5 years and become a leading legal scholar in Kenya and beyond. SIGNED: ......................................... DATE: 15.02.2015 7 Stephen Aming’a/executive cv/015 REFEREES: 1. Professor Jackson Kwanza, PhD Principal, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O BOX 6200000200, Nairobi Email: jKwanza@jkuat.ac.ke . 2. Dean, JKUAT School of Law, P.O BOX 62000-00200,Nairobi Email: eashers@jkuat.ac.ke 3. Prof. Francis D.P. Situma, PhD. University of Nairobi School of Law P.O Box 30197 00100 Nairobi- Kenya. 4. Dr Busalile Jack Mwimali, PhD Senior Lecturer, JKUAT School of Law, P.O BOX 62000-00200, Nairobi. Email: jamwimali@gmail.com 8
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