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Corporate and Legal Affairs

Ensuring Legal Compliance and Corporate Governance

Mr. Hannington Ouko

Mr. Hannington Ouko

Head of Corporate & Legal Affairs

Professional Credentials

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Signed Roll of Advocates on 28/3/2012

Commissioner for Oaths

Authorized to administer oaths and affirmations

Notary Public

Certified to authenticate documents

Current Practicing Certificate

Year 2021

Academic Qualifications

Master of Laws (LL.M.) University of Nairobi Specialization: Financial Services, Public Finance & Public Accountability Laws
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Hons University of Nairobi
Post Graduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hons University of Nairobi Social Anthropology, Government/Public Administration, Philosophy/Logic

Professional Certifications

Certified Public Secretary (ICPS)

Certified Professional Mediator (MTI)

Accredited to Court Annexed Mediation Unit, Judiciary of Kenya

Part Diploma in Banking & Finance

ACIB/AKIB (Part)

Part CPSK Section III

About the Department

The Corporate and Legal Affairs department provides legal counsel and support to the university, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, and managing legal risks. Under the leadership of Mr. Hannington Ouko, the department upholds the highest standards of legal practice and corporate governance.

Core Functions

Legal Advisory Services

Providing legal counsel to university management

Contract Management

Drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts and agreements

Litigation Management

Representing the university in legal proceedings

Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

Intellectual Property

Managing intellectual property rights and patents

Corporate Governance

Supporting governance structures and board operations

Risk Management

Identifying and mitigating legal risks

Board Secretariat

Providing secretariat services to the University Council

Key Responsibilities

Drafting and reviewing contracts, MoUs, and legal agreements
Representing the university in legal proceedings
Advising on statutory and regulatory compliance
Managing intellectual property rights and patents
Providing legal opinions on various matters
Supporting the University Council and Management Board
Developing and reviewing institutional policies
Managing dispute resolution and negotiations

Mediation Services

Mr. Hannington Ouko is a Certified Professional Mediator accredited to the Court Annexed Mediation Unit at the Judiciary of Kenya, offering expert mediation services for dispute resolution.

Contact Information

+254 721 113 302
Legal Office, Administration Block, Main Campus
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Our Collaborators & Partners

Proud to collaborate with leading institutions and organizations worldwide

DAAD

German Academic Exchange Service

NML - CSIR India

National Metallurgical Laboratory

WFURS

World Forum of Universities of Resources on Sustainability

Technical University of Mombasa

Kenya

HTW Dresden

University of Applied Sciences, Germany

GIA

Gemological Institute of America

TU Clausthal

Clausthal University of Technology, Germany

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany

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