Decolonisation requires local languages, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, community authority and meaningful integration with modern climate science.@k_muigua
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#ClimateJustice#IndigenousKnowledge#Africa
AI may accelerate courts, but efficiency is not justice. Judicial AI must remain explainable, contestable and subject to human review—without replacing independent judgment.
@k_muigua
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Congratulations to Vanessa Nakate on her appointment as Special Envoy for Youth to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission.
Her work on climate justice and her commitment to amplifying young African voices make her the right person to strengthen the AU's engagement with youth.
The African Union entrusts her with turning youth engagement into real influence — in policies, in programmes and in the decisions that shape the continent.
A warm welcome to the AU family. Wishing her every success in this important mission.
#AUYouthEnvoy #AfricanYouthLead #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant #YouthEmpowerment #AfricanUnion
Today, the Monks family celebrates academic excellence. We congratulate Ochido and Roy upon graduating with LLB from the CUEA. Your hard work and perseverance have paid off. Thank you for representing the club with honour. Congratulations on your graduation.
Well done counsels!
The CS Environment , Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa, EGH has called for a result oriented approach in undertaking environmental activities. "It's not about processes but the results and impact of the projects and activities we do," the CS said.
The CS was speaking today as she graced the NEMA Management, Regional Directors of Environment (RDEs and County Directors of Environment (CDEs) meeting in Naivasha.
She emphasized on the need to put in place mechanisms for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of all environmental projects to enable collection of credible data that depicts results and outcome of projects and activities.
The CS expressed her support for the Authority in implementation of it's mandate and provision of necessary resources.
She indicated her support to various policy interventions that NEMA is undertaking especially on staffing and implementation of various regulatory regimes. She further urged NEMA to invest in technologies that enable management and measurement of its performance.
Congratulations, Dr. Prever Mukasa!
She’s the first-ever PhD graduate from Uganda Christian University’s School of Journalism, Media and Communication, a historic milestone for the programme.
📚 NEW BOOK RELEASE
We are pleased to announce Prof. Kariuki Muigua's Ubuntu, Legal Pluralism and the Architecture of Dispute Resolution in Africa new book.
Exploring Ubuntu, restorative justice, ADR, arbitration and access to justice across Africa.
#KMCO#Ubuntu#ADR
Environmental justice in the Global South must preserve ancestral knowledge, protect natural and cultural heritage, secure meaningful community authority and direct climate finance to ecosystem custodians.@k_muigua
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#EnvironmentalJustice#GlobalSouth
Celebrating my Mentors as they become SAN
Last week, three of my mentors were privileged to be conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). As you may be aware, conferment as a SAN remains the highest professional distinction in the legal profession in our country and to have three of your mentors clinch this hallmark of distinction, at a go, is such an experience that cannot be better described in words.
Unlike what I notice amongst younger colleagues, I did not specifically reach out to Mr. Akorede Habeeb Lawal SAN, Mr Olajide Salami SAN and Akintola Makinde SAN for them to be my mentor. I cannot remember asking them “can you please be my mentor”? I met them in the field of law practice and I did not take for granted the circumstances of our meeting; at a time I never had thought they were in the course of applying for silk.
I met Akintola Makinde SAN, for the first time, at the Court of Appeal in Ibadan in late 2022 or early 2023. We were all at the Court for our respective matters, half of which were withdrawn on the directive or rather advisory of the justices of the intermediate court. I was very young at the bar at the time and it appears my advocacy during the proceeding caught the attention of Oga Makinde, who made encouraging comments about my case and how I made a “great point”. Few months later, we met again at the National Assembly Election Tribunal in Abeokuta where I handled the brief of the Petitioner and his Firm, Wole Olanipekun & Co, represented Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), the 2nd Respondent. What happened after we concluded the case was a mentorship that grew beyond the ranks of law practice. It was one that could be best described as brotherhood.
Similarly, I met Olajide Salami SAN in 2023 at the National Assembly Election Tribunal in Lagos. Interestingly, I was part of the legal team representing the Appellant and he was representing the 3rd Respondent, a political party, at the time. From the professional cordiality to a sound mentorship, ours has gone beyond professional mentorship into the realm of brotherhood.
Of course, Habeeb Akorede Lawal SAN bears no introduction. He was the National Assistant Publicity Secretary of the NBA between 2018 and 2020 and later became the National Publicity Secretary between 2022 and 2024. I recall that we connected in 2022 during the course of his official duties. I remember we met on X when he personally reached out to make clarification on a critical issue that was making the rounds at the time. Therefrom, the relationship grew from mentorship to friendship and ultimately to brotherhood. I would have sworn that we attended the same Law Faculty until I recently read, he attended Unilorin.
One thing you cannot take away from the trio is the spirit of excellence and their undying yearn for justice. Though young, my mentors are extraordinary, as far as the practice of law is concerned. They are always happy to help me with the guidance, knowledge and information needed to succeed in my little practice. Beyond law practice, the trio would always offer advice, guidance and useful suggestions as I soldier on in my advocacy for a better society. Perhaps it bears mentioning that one landmark case my Firm won yesterday was only possible by the useful suggestions and advice of Akintola Makinde SAN, Olajide Salami SAN, Chief Otunba Tunde Falola (another SAN hopeful, by the special grace of God) and Tunde Adejumo (another SAN hopeful, by the special grace of God).
I celebrate my mentors on these enviable feats. I thank them for the privilege of access and mentorship. And I pray for good health, grace, humility, giant strides and fat briefs that befit the rank.
Congratulations, Sirs.
Prof. Kariuki Muigua argues for codifying ADR and Community Justice Systems while using AI to improve referrals, virtual processes and accessibility—without displacing Ubuntu/Utu, reconciliation and community legitimacy.@k_muigua
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How can a family-controlled enterprise preserve its identity without allowing personal authority to replace transparent corporate decision-making?@k_muigua
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