Desire Njamwea

An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with more than 10 years of legal experience, in constitutional law, human rights, and public and administrative law. A strong advocate for legal aid services, he is dedicated to supporting indigent members of society. He holds a Master’s degree in International Human Rights Law and HIV from the University of Pretoria, a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, and a Bachelor of Laws from Moi University. Currently, he serves as the Director Programs and Research at the National Gender and Equality Commission. Prior to joining the Commission, he served as an Assistant Lecturer at Moi University School of Law from 2013 to 2018, where he also played a key role in establishing the university’s Legal Aid Clinic, which offers practical legal experience. He is an alumnus of Hakijamii, having worked in the organisation as a programme officer.