I am an Advocate of the High Court with more than 25 years of experience.
Trained as an attorney in Nairobi and Washington, D.C, USA, he holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in International Legal Studies from American University, Washington College of Law, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law.
His exemplary human rights and governance work earned him the prestigious Hubert Humphrey Fellowship in International Justice, Democracy and the Rule of Law.
- 2000 - Admitted to the bar
Admitted to the bar as Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in 2000, he quickly built a formidable reputation as a top public interest attorney through his Ababu Namwamba Attorneys-at-Law and the Chambers of Justice charity.
- 2002 - Founded Ababu Namwamba Attorneys-at-Law and the Chambers of Justice Charity
Founded Ababu Namwamba & Company Advocates, A member of the Kenya Law Society with specialty in Constitutional Law, he has won multiple landmark cases.
- 2007 - Member Of Parliament
In 2007 he crossed into public service on his election as Member of Parliament, where he thrived as a young, dynamic, fearless and erudite leader, rising to co-chair the Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitution Review, a pivotal role that helped shape Kenya’s historic 2010 Constitution
- 2010 - Co-Chair Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitution Review
Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitution Review, a pivotal role that helped shape Kenya’s historic 2010 Constitution
- 2010-2013 - Chair Justice and Legal Affairs Committee and the Public Accounts Committee
He would also later chair, respectively, the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee and the Public Accounts Committee, where his firm stance on accountability, the rule of law and pro-people legislation shone bright across his ten years as MP.
- 2012 - Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports.
He was appointed as the Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports in Kenya from 2012 to 2017, during which he served diligently, contributing to the establishment of the Sports Act of 2013, among other key initiatives.
- 2018 - 2022 - CAS Ministry of Foreign Affairs
He served as the Chief Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, playing a crucial role in diplomatic engagements and international relations.
- 2022 - 2024 Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and Creative Economy
He served as the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports, and the Creative Economy, overseeing key policies and initiatives aimed at empowering youth, developing sports, and fostering growth in the creative industry.
- 2024 Ambassador to UNON and UNEP, and Special Envoy for the African Union Audio Visual Cinema Commission
He became Kenya’s Ambassador to UNON and UNEP, and Special Envoy for the African Union Audio Visual Cinema Commission (AACC).
- 2024 President of the Africa-China Legal Alliance
Since 2024, he has served as the President of the Africa-China Legal Alliance, fostering legal cooperation and strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Africa and China.
He has won numerous awards
- 2009: World Economic Forum Young Leaders Roll of Honor
- 2012: Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH
- 2015: OLX Legislator of the Year Award
- 2019: African Inspirational Leadership Award
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