Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law

Introduction

Welcome to the Faculty of Law

In 2005 a Department of Law was started within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. This Department was responsible for managing the Bachelor of Laws degree programme which was launched in March of the same year as well as teaching of various law courses in other faculties such as the Faculty of Commerce.

The Department of Law transformed into the Faculty of Law in 2007 and was formally inaugurated on the occasion of the University’s Convocation on 25th August 2007.

The Faculty has three departments viz., Department of Public Law, the Department of Private Law, and the Department of International Law. Each department is headed by a Head of Department who reports to the Dean.

The Faculty offers a four year Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree programme which aims at producing law graduates who have mastery of Kenyan law with a regional perspective. About 1035 students were registered for the programme. There are plans to start a Master of Laws degree programme in the 2014/2015 academic year.

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Ms Njeri Kang'ethe

Dean Faculty of Law
Email: deanlaw@cuea.edu
Call: 0709691541

About the Dean

Ms Njeri Kang’ethe, holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Nairobi, a Masters Degree in Women’s Law from the University of Zimbabwe, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, and is a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, SUNY, Plattsburgh, NY. USA. She is currently a PhD Candidate (Gender and Governance) at Tangaza University College.

Ms Kang’ethe is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a Certified Professional Mediator (MTI, USA), and a Certified International Investigator for Gross Violations of Human Rights (IICI, Dan Hague, the Netherlands).

Ms Kang’ethe is currently the Acting Dean, Faculty of Law and Head of Department International Law.

Ms Kang’ethe has undertaken various assignments as a Gender, Human Rights, and Access to Justice Consultant/Trainer, for various organisations, including but not limited to: Women’s World Bank; World Alliance for Reformed Churches (WARC, Geneva); DOT Canada; Greendale Charitable Trust Switzerland; Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), African Centre for Women, Information and Communications Technology (ACWICT); African Community Education Network (ACEN); Kenya Women Veterinary Association (KWVA); Vedaman Consultants; and Legal Resources Foundation-Kenya (LRF-Kenya).

Ms Kang’ethe is a member of the East African Law Society (EALS) and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) where she has served on the Law Reform and Gender Committees.

Ms Kang’ethe whose research interest is gender and human rights is published locally and internationally and has attended and given papers in various conferences.

Word From The Dean

Welcome and thank you for visiting the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) Fuculty of Law.

The Department of Law transformed into the Faculty of Law in 2007 and was formally inaugurated on the occasion of the University’s Convocation on 25th August 2007.

Ms Njeri Kang’ethe,

Dean, Law CUEA.

Programs

Master of Laws

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Entry Requirements

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with the minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) or the equivalent OR
Kenya Advanced Certificate of education with a minimum of 2 principal passes and a subsidiary in general paper with a total of 10 points or the equivalent OR
Diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the Senate OR
A Bachelors Degree from a recognized university; AND
A minimum grade of B plain in English at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or the equivalent OR
Any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above.

Diploma in Law

Key Achievements

In keeping with the Faculty’s research objectives academic staff have been engaged in research and have published a number of books including the following:
- A Commentary on the Civil Procedure Act, CAP 21, 2nd Ed by Steve Ouma
- Diplomacy and its relations; Perspectives on Contemporary Themes in Diplomacy, 2011 by Prof. Makumi
In 2012 the Faculty organized a workshop at which the LL.B curriculum was reviewed and updated.
In 2014 the Faculty hosted a symposium on the Marriage Bill at which scholars from CUEA and other institutions participated.
Students of the Faculty have participated in moot competitions within the country and outside and have won prizes at some of these competitions.

Department Of Continuing Professional Development Projects And Research

DEPARTMENT OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND RESEARCH (CUEA CPD)
1. About us
In response to the spirit of University’s Council Resolution No. 14 of 5th February 2016, and the subsequent invitation of the Vice Chancellor to the university community to come up with ideas of income generating activities, the Faculty of Law has conceptualised a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to operate as an income generating unit of the faculty. Initially the SPV will be a department in the Faculty of Law to be known as the Department of Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Research (CUEA CPD). Ultimately the SPV will be constituted as a ‘Trust’ or a ‘Limited Liability’ Company with the Faculty of Law as the beneficial owner.
2. Justification
The intended project presents the following benefits for CUEA:
- Raise the profile of CUEA through cutting edge research, training and consultancies
- Fundraise for the Faculty of Law and CUEA as a whole
- Fund training and development for members of the Faculty of Law
- Create opportunity for continued linkages with CUEA alumni through CPD courses
- Create opportunity for pupillage for CUEA alumni
- Create opportunity for mentorship for CUEA students
- Undertake Corporate Social Responsibility through pro-bono legal services
- Create opportunity for donor funding
- Create opportunity for faculty members to engage in private professional services using the formidable institutional infrastructure of CUEA
3. Scope of intended activities
The SPV will undertake the following projects
3.1 For income generation
- Short courses for Continuing Professional Development for legal professionals and other actors in the legal sector.
- Specialized skills based course at certificate level to fill the gaps left by current offerings by legal education providers.
- Funded and non-funded research in law and related disciplines.
- Design development and publication of course materials for legal education.
- Legal advisory and consultancy services not falling within the definition of ‘practice of law within the meaning of section 34 of the Advocates Act. Examples include undertaking legal compliance audits, structuring public private partnership undertakings and policy making and legislative drafting
3.2 For Donor Funded Charitable Purposes
- Pro-bono legal services
- Pupillage opportunities for CUEA alumni
- Mentorship opportunities for current CUEA students
3.3 For value addition to faculty staff
An opportunity for CUEA faculty members to render private legal professional services from within CUEA with a view to maximising their availability on campus
4.0 Structure
In the short term the SPV will operate as a department in the Faculty of Law headed by a departmental head. It will initially be known as the Department of Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Research
5.0 Staff
5.1 Head of Department (HOD)
As a department of the Faculty of Law, the SPV is headed by a Head of Department (HOD). The HOD reports functionally to the project initiators and administratively to the Dean, Faculty of Law. The Dean reports functionally and administratively on the operations of the SPV to the respective DVCs.
The current Head of Department is Mr Charles B G Ouma. Mr Ouma is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of 26 years standing. He has extensive experience in the design, development and delivery of short courses in Continuing Professional Development. He is the immediate former Assistant Director CPD at the Kenya School of Law. Charles also has extensive experience in undertaking legal advisory and related consultancies.
Assisting the HOD will be an Administrative Assistant and other technical, professional and support staff to be recruited as the circumstances require. Presently, Agnes, the Secretary to the Dean (available on extension 1540) and Jacynter, the faculty administrative assistant (available on extension 1545) provide administrative assistance to the HOD.
5.2 Course Coordinators
Subject coordinators are responsible for conceptualising, designing, developing and implementing CPD programmes in various topics of interest to the legal profession and other actors in the legal sector. The initiators of the SPV are the initial Course Coordinators but faculty members are encouraged to design develop and implement courses in which event they will be treated as course coordinators for the specific courses they conceptualise, design, develop and implement. The initiators of the SPV are;
- Dr Maurice Ajwang Owuor, Dean Faculty of Law
- Professor Ernest Beyaraza
- Mr Tom Ngeri
- Mr Joshua Wabwire
- Ms Edna Odhiambo
- Ms Prisca Miruka
- Mr William Agan
- Mr Charles B. G Ouma
6.0 Long Term Structure of the SPV
In the long term the SPV will be registered as a Trust or a company limited by shares or guarantee with the initiators as the initial members/subscribers. It will be governed by a Board of Trustees or Directors. The initial trustees and directors will be the initiators of the project. It will then headed by a Chief Executive Officer who will be an employee. The Faculty of Law, CUEA is the beneficial owner of the SPV.
7.0 Projected Sources of revenue
- Tuition fees for courses
- Consultancy fees
- Grants from donors
- Publications
- Income from investments
8.0 Commencement
May 2017

CHARLES B G OUMA
HOD CUEA CPD

Student Life

The student population at the faculty is 746. At the faculty, students develop knowledge in their area of discipline and acquire skills for rewarding and meaningful careers. Student support services are available at the faculty. The faculty-student office is located on the ground floor of Nsubuga Hall where the faculty-student government consults on various academic matters with other students and staff.

Community Service

The faculty is committed to community service in and outside the campus. Faculty community service activities are in line with the vision and mission of the University. Apart from material support, the faculty envisage the service-learning model of serving the community. The faculty has identified educational institutions such as Light Academy in Rongai and is collaborating with them in the provision of learning materials and other support services.

Faculty Brochure

Find the faculty brochure here.

CUEA CPD

ACADEMIC STAFF AND THEIR QUALIFICATIONS

#	Name	Academic and Professional Qualifications
1.	Dr. Justry L. Nyaberi	PhD in Business Administration – University of Nairobi (2019). Master of Business Administration – University of Nairobi (2005). Masters of Laws – University of Nairobi (2000). Master of Arts in International Studies – University of Nairobi (1996). Bachelor of Laws – University of Nairobi (1989).
2.	Ms. Ruth Kirwa	Masters of Laws – Widener University Delaware, USA (1994). Bachelor of Laws – University of Nairobi (1990).
3.	Mr. Charles Geralds Ouma	Master of International Business Law in International Commercial Arbitration and International Litigation – Bucerius Law School, Germany (2008). Postgraduate Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Law (1990). Bachelor of Law – University of Nairobi (1989).
4.	Mr. Danstan Mogaka	LL.M, University of Nairobi, 2011 LL.B, University of Nairobi, 2008
5.	Ms. Freda Kabatsi	LL.M, University of London, 2004 LL.B, Makerere University, Uganda, 2001
6.	Dr. Irungu Kang’ata	PhD in Law – University of Nairobi (2020). Master of Laws – University of Nairobi (2015). Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Law (2007). Bachelor of Law – University of Nairobi (2005).
7.	Dr. Gracieux Mbuzukongira	Doctor of Law – University of Hamburg (2011). Master of Laws – University of Nairobi (2005) LL.B Degree in Public Law – Universie’ Libre des Grands Lacs (DRC)
8.	Ms Lydia Karuthai	Master of Laws in Corporate Governance – University of Portsmouth (2013). Bachelor of Laws – University of London (2012). Diploma in Laws – Institute of Legal Executive (ILEX) (2009).
9.	Ms. Laureen Muisyo	Master of Laws in Corporate and Business Law – Birmingham City University (2010). Bachelor of Laws – Kampala International.
10.	Ms. Dennise Mtana	Master of Laws in International Humanitarian Law – University of Mysore (2014). Bachelor of Law – J. S. S. Law College, Mysore (2012). Bachelor of Academic Law – J. S. S. Law College, Mysore (2010).
11.	Ms. Vivian Nyaata	Master of Laws – University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2015). LL.B Degree – JKUAT (2011). Postgraduate Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Law (2012). Certificate in Children’s Rights in Africa – University of Pretoria (2014). Advanced Certificate in Play Therapy – Centre for Play Therapy – Gansbaai, South Africa (2015).
12.	Mr. Ojuku Momanyi	LL.M, University of Pondicherry, India, 2001 LL.B, University of Mysore, 1998
13.	Mr. Tom Okuku Ngeri	LL.M in East African Community Law, Human Rights Law and Law of Economic Integration – University of Dar es Salaam (2015). Postgraduate Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Law (2014). LL.B – University of Nairobi (2012).
14.	Ms. Njeri Kangethe	LL.M, University of Nairobi, 2011 LL.B, University of Nairobi, University of Zimbabwe
15.	Mr. Cons Matata	Masters of Arts in Peace Studies and International Relations – CUEA (2016). Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice – Law Development Centre (1983). Bachelor of Laws – Makerere University (1982).
16.	Mr. Allan Lesley Oduor	LL.M, Uganda Pentecostal University, Uganda, 2013LL.B, University of Mysore, India, 2003 BAL, University of Mysore, India, 2000
17.	Prof. Ernest Beyaraza	LL.M, – Makerere University (2005). LL.B, – Makerere University (1999). PhD in Philosophy – University of Bayreuth, Germany (1994). MA, – Makerere University (1979). BA, – Makerere University (1976).
18.	Ms. Elizabeth Musikali	LL.M in International Corporate Law – University of Leeds (UK). (2014). LL.B – University of Leeds (UK) (2013.
19.	Mr. Felix Odhiambo	LL.M in Environmental and Natural Resources Law – University of Nairobi (2015). Postgraduate Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Law (2011). LL.B – University of Nairobi (2010). B.Ed – Kenyatta University (2005).
20.	Ms. Esther Muchiri	LL.M in Governance and Democracy – University of Nairobi (2014). LL.B – Busoga University (2011).
21.	Ms. Mariam Wambui Kamunyu	PhD – University of Pretoria (2018) LL.M in Human Rights – University of East London (2015) LL.B – CUEA (2012)
22.	Ms. Anne Ruguru Ireri	PhD Candidate – University of South Africa LL.M in Family and Marriage Laws – University of South Africa (2007). Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Law (2002). LL.B – Shivaji University, India (2000).
23.	Ms. Ruth Muigai	LL.M in Human Rights – University of East London (2015) LL.B – CUEA (2012).a

Long Term Structure Of The SPV

In the long term the SPV will be registered as a Trust or a company limited by shares or guarantee with the initiators as the initial members/subscribers. It will be governed by a Board of Trustees or Directors. The initial trustees and directors will be the initiators of the project. It will then headed by a Chief Executive Officer who will be an employee. The Faculty of Law, CUEA is the beneficial owner of the SPV.

Diploma & Undergraduate Courses

Master of Laws (LLM)

Professional Courses