1. P.O. Box 52384-00200 Nairobi
Phone No.0710809268 / 0722249138
Email:valmuka@yahoo.com
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MMUKA VALENCE
PERSONALINFORMATION:
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single
Nationality: Kenyan
Religion: Christian
Languages: English, Swahili (Spoken & Written)
Hobbies: Reading inspirational books & going for nature walks
Phone Number: +254 710809268
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To work ina dynamic Organization that encourages and values the implementation of new
ideas and exponential employee growth to face day-to-day challenges in pursuit of
organizational goals.
STRONG PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Strong team leader and team player.
Results- oriented.
Honest and reliable.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
FIELD OF STUDY INSTITUTION DURATION GRADE
Certified Public
Secretaries (CS)
East Africa
School of
Management
College (EASM)
2016 __
Post Graduate Diploma
in Law
(Advocates Training
Programme)
Kenya School of
Law
2014 Pass
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) University of
Nairobi (School
of Law)
2009-2013 Second Class
(Upper Division)
Computer Packages;
Microsoft Office
Clem-tech
Computer
College
2009 Credit
Kenya Certificate of
Secondary Education
Booker Academy
Mumias
2005-2008 Grade B Plain
2. P.O. Box 52384-00200 Nairobi
Phone No.0710809268 / 0722249138
Email:valmuka@yahoo.com
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
Jan 2015 – to date Associate at Ndung’u Karanja & Company Advocates,
where my duties included but not limited to;
Handling of intellectual Property works
Drafting Legal opinions and letters generally
Attendance in court for mentions and hearings
Assisting in arbitration and mediation
Handling commercial and conveyancing matters
Handling Insurance Claims
July 2013 – Feb 2014 Working as an Intern at Little Angels Network- Adoption
Society, where my duties included but not limited to;
Drafting of a Case Committee Policy
Drafting of a Policy for the Organization( Little
Angels Network Adoption Society)
Follow Up on the Legal Process with the applicants
Preparation of Child Declaration Reports for Court
Filling in of the Certificates to Declare a Child Free
for Adoption
March 2013– June 2013 Working as an intern at CRADLE – The Children’s
Foundation, where my duties included but not limited to;
Advising clients on legal matters and keeping them
updated on the progress of their cases.
Opening and Filing cases for Clients
Legal Counseling
Closing up cases
Feb 2013 – March 2013 Working as an intern at the Research Department at the
Institute of Research and Policy Alternatives, where I
Wrote a Report on “How Electoral Commissions Promote
Democracy in Africa.”
Feb 2012 – June 2012 Working as an intern at the Legal Research Department
at the Kenya Law Reports (National Council For Law
Reporting) where my duties included but not limited to:
Locating, transcribing and summarizing human
trafficking cases from Kenyan courts
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Phone No.0710809268 / 0722249138
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Proof reading of the law materials before they are
edited.
June 2011- Sept 2011 Judicial Attachment, Kakamega Law Courts
Internship in partial fulfillment of the law degree course
where my duties included:
Analyzing cases and judgments with assistance from
the judge and magistrates
Dealing with queries, enquiries and complaints from
members of the public
Offering legal assistance
June 2010 -Sept 2010 Working as a legal intern at Osodo & Company
Advocates where my duties included but not limited to:
Drafting pleadings to be filed in court.
Advising clients on legal matters and keeping them
updated on the progress of their cases.
Carrying out research
Perusal of court files and other documents
Record keeping and general office management
ASSOCIATIONS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drafted the First Ever Case Committee Policy for Little Angels Network- Adoption
Society
Wrote a Dissertation during my Under Graduate Studies at Parklands School of
Law titled “A Critical Analysis of the Right to Education of Childrenwith
Disabilities in Kenya” whereby, I emerged as one of the top twenty students in the
Class of 2013.
Wrote a Report on “Sample Cases on Human Trafficking & Allied Offences” from
the Nairobi Chief Magistrate’s Court in collaboration with Lawyers Without
Borders & United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Participated in Legal Aid Clinics organized by ALAC (Legal Advisory Centre) in
collaboration with Transparency International- Kenya on diverse dates.
Member, I Choose life Africa where I participated in various HIV/AIDS awareness
campaigns in Parklands Campus.
Member, Environmental Club in University of Nairobi, Parklands Campus, School
of Law.
4. P.O. Box 52384-00200 Nairobi
Phone No.0710809268 / 0722249138
Email:valmuka@yahoo.com
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REFEREES:
1. Mr. Luka Kimaru Kiprotich
Judge of the High Court of Kenya
Head of Criminal Division
Nairobi.
Phone Number 0722598448
2. Mr. Alex Ndung’u Karanja,
Ndung’u Karanja & Co. Advocates,
5th Floor, Windsor House, University Way
P.O BOX 52384-00200
Phone No. 0722812484
NAIROBI
3. Mr. Micheal M. Murungi,
CEO/ Editor, National Council for Law Reporting/ Kenya Law
Milimani, Upperhill,
Phone No: 0733999970
NAIROBI.
4. Mrs. Susan Otuoma
CEO Little Angels Network, Adoption Society
Wood Avenue, Kindaruma Rd Junction,
P.O BOX 43092-00100 GPO
Phone No. 0786941326/0724941326
NAIROBI.