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Harvard UniversityHarvard University
14 yrs14 yrs
Teaching FellowTeaching Fellow
Aug 2009 - Present · 13 yrs 2 mosAug 2009 - Present · 13 yrs 2 mos
2010
Examined new technologies for sustainability, focusing on the current international efforts to address climate change.
Reviewed contemporary international discussions of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change held in Copenhagen in December 2009, which agreed on the Copenhagen Accord.
Kaplan & Stratton Advocates, Nairobi, Kenya
Associate, June 2005-August 2008
Acted in the acquisition of CFC Bank Kenya by Standard Bank of South Africa, one of the largest banking acquisitions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Participated in the acquisitions of various petroleum companies in three jurisdictions (Zanzibar, Uganda and Tanzania), transaction value was more than 50M USD.
Collaborated in the privatization and acquisition of 51% stake of Telkom Kenya Telkom by French Telkom.
Conducted an arbitration of DynCorp LLC and Trax construction on various security contracts with US Department of State; Acted in the proposed acquisition of a GSM service provider in Kenya.
Collaborated in various trademark and patent infringement actions for Pfizer and Unilever Limited.
Conducted due diligence work for the acquisition of insurance companies.
PUBLICATIONS: Contributing Attorney, World Bank Doing Business Survey on Emerging Markets (employment, tax, credit, bankruptcy/insolvency, and enforcement 2006, 2007 and 2008).
BAR MEMBERSHIPS: Admitted in Kenya; will be sitting the New York Bar Exam in July 2011.2010 Examined new technologies for sustainability, focusing on the current international efforts to address climate change. Reviewed contemporary international discussions of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change held in Copenhagen in December 2009, which agreed on the Copenhagen Accord. Kaplan & Stratton Advocates, Nairobi, Kenya Associate, June 2005-August 2008 Acted in the acquisition of CFC Bank Kenya by Standard Bank of South Africa, one of the largest banking acquisitions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Participated in the acquisitions of various petroleum companies in three jurisdictions (Zanzibar, Uganda and Tanzania), transaction value was more than 50M USD. Collaborated in the privatization and acquisition of 51% stake of Telkom Kenya Telkom by French Telkom. Conducted an arbitration of DynCorp LLC and Trax construction on various security contracts with US Department of State; Acted in the proposed acquisition of a GSM service provider in Kenya. Collaborated in various trademark and patent infringement actions for Pfizer and Unilever Limited. Conducted due diligence work for the acquisition of insurance companies. PUBLICATIONS: Contributing Attorney, World Bank Doing Business Survey on Emerging Markets (employment, tax, credit, bankruptcy/insolvency, and enforcement 2006, 2007 and 2008). BAR MEMBERSHIPS: Admitted in Kenya; will be sitting the New York Bar Exam in July 2011.…see more
Legislative DraftsmanLegislative Draftsman
Oct 2008 - Present · 14 yrsOct 2008 - Present · 14 yrs
Drafted model laws on technology and sustainability for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's program on African agriculture.
Drafted model bio-safety laws on genetically modified crops for adoption by African countries.
Reviewed various laws dealing with social safety nets and made recommendations for their improvements.Drafted model laws on technology and sustainability for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's program on African agriculture. Drafted model bio-safety laws on genetically modified crops for adoption by African countries. Reviewed various laws dealing with social safety nets and made recommendations for their improvements.…see more
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Harvard Law SchoolHarvard Law School
Master of Laws (LL.MMaster of Laws (LL.M
LLM Paper: Disclosure requirements for Islamic bonds (Sukuk's): The case of Nakheel bonds.
Focus: Corporate Law & Governance.
Activities: Research Associate, Harvard Law School Islamic Finance Program.LLM Paper: Disclosure requirements for Islamic bonds (Sukuk's): The case of Nakheel bonds. Focus: Corporate Law & Governance. Activities: Research Associate, Harvard Law School Islamic Finance Program.…see more
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Harvard Kennedy SchoolHarvard Kennedy School
Master of Public Policy, MPPMaster of Public Policy, MPP
Focus: Economic Development.
Coursework: Business models at the base of the pyramid, competitive strategy and real estate finance in