Mary Izobo: Africa’s Legal Millennial
In this edition, we feature the effervescent Ms Mary Izobo who is an International Human Rights Lawyer, Gender Advocate and Governance Expert with experience in the field of human rights, governance, democratization and the rule of law for development.
Dispute Resolutions Under the AfCFTA: Arbitration of Trade Disputes: Gboyega ‘Sanmi Oyewole, SAN, ACIArb. (UK)
The Agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (the Agreement) was borne out of the Abuja Treaty of 3rd June, 1991 which has as its core objectives; the establishment and strengthening of a free trade area within the African continent with a common tariff and gradual elimination of barriers to movement of persons, good and services.
Illusionary Public Participation In The Amendment Of The Constitution Of Kenya: The Panacea Of A Bleeding Non-Participatory Populace- Steve Gerry
Prologue.
Although the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (Constitution) asserts the need for the realization and enforcement of a participatory democracy that allows the active involvement and participation of the citizenry, participation of the people in Kenya continues to be just another journey of the road to Damascus.
It is imperative to note that public participation processes serve to strengthen institutions of representative democracy by democratizing those institutions. In the most pragmatic sense, in a participatory democracy, the public is actively involved in the decision-making process of the Government.
Mulopa Ndalameta: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Africa remains persistent, so are its millennials which include Mulopa Ndalameta a Zambian dispute resolution lawyer who believes in and uses whichever of the methods of dispute resolution across the broad spectrum and gets the job done for the client. Mulopa has vast arbitration experience and appreciates the complementary role of the court system in arbitration.
Godwin Matsiko: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Our millennial feature this time is the endearing Godwin Matsiko, an ambitious corporate lawyer with General Counsel (GC) experience in banking & finance, education management and delivery of renewable energy via pay go business model. He is passionate about social impact investment and sustainable and inclusive development ventures. He has also lectured law students in different disciplines including extractives, energy, political thought and corporate law.
Geoffrey Nwokolo: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Geoffrey Nwokolo is a technology-focused lawyer and head of legal at Corrents, a music analytics firm. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Clever Realty International Limited, a real estate company and is the concept initiator and convener of Speech Clinic, a public speaking training initiative. He has also proven to be a resourceful and commercially aware lawyer whose passionate interests lay in the intersection of Law, Leadership, Media and Business. Geoffrey is noted for his exceptional eloquence, cross-area skills, ideation innovations, legal commercial awareness, leading actions and merit filled mind.
Mbula Nzuki: Africa’s Legal Millennial
We traverse the eastern part of the beautiful continent of Africa and unravel what makes up the quintessential Kenyan: Mbula Nzuki. Mbula who is a seasoned Startup and Corporate/Commercial Attorney working with (and for) innovative, high-growth emerging companies and Venture Capital investors.
The Continent of the Future- Islam El Ghazouly
Approximately 1.3 billion people live in 54 countries in Africa, the second continent of the world in terms of population and land area, the continent is targeted by many of the greedy in its wealth and resources, which have suffered greatly from
Sphesihle Nxumalo: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Our Millennial feature, Sphesihle Nxumalo, is an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa who also graduated in the top 10% of the Law (LL.B) Class of 2015 at the University of Witwatersrand (WITS)-which has been ranked first in Africa. He is also an LL.M (Competition Law) Candidate at the University of London. In this feature, Sphesihle projects his vigour and acute enthusiasm toward the African legal heritage.
The Conceptual Overview of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement- Elshaday Getachew
The effort to create an intra- African trade dated back to the 1960’s when the OAU (Organization of the African Union) was existent. Before the creation of the AfCFTA, strengthening trade relation and cooperation
