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Caroline Achieng Oduor
20+ Years of
Practice

Caroline Achieng Oduor

Advocate | Governance Auditor | Adjunct Lecturer(KSL) | Certified Mediator | Ciarb Member

An advocate of the hight court of Kenya with over 20 years of experience in Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Commercial Transactions, Corporate Governance & Legal Audit, Public Interest Litigation and International Trade Law Consultancy— driven by a deep commitment to advancing our collective progress and creating enduring impacting in the legal professsion and the justice sector.

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LSK members marching during the Judiciary boycott coverage
In The News · The Standard · 26 Jul 2026

Judge's Boycott: Divided lawyers vs a united Judiciary

The Standard covered the Law Society of Kenya's targeted court boycott and the broader discussion on judicial accountability, professional unity and the justice sector.

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About Me

Principal Partner, Caroline Oduor & Associates Advocates ·
Adjunct Lecturer, Kenya School of Law

Caroline Achieng Oduor — I am an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public, with over 20 years of comprehensive legal practice, and the Principal Partner at Caroline Oduor & Associates Advocates, a firm I founded in 2019 to deliver incisive, client-centred legal services.

My practice spans civil litigation, corporate and commercial transactions, legal and governance audit consultancy, public procurement, constitutional law, land and property, and international trade law. Beyond courtrooms and boardrooms, I serve as an Adjunct Lecturer in Civil Litigation at the Kenya School of Law, where I train the next generation of advocates.

I hold an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Salford (UK), an Advanced Diploma in International Trade Law from Lund University (Sweden in conjuction with TRAPCA), and an LLB (Hons) from the University of Nairobi — complemented by executive education at Harvard Law School.

My Journey

Career Experience

A distinguished career spanning nearly two decades across law firm practice, public institution governance and community service.

2019 — Present

Principal Partner

Caroline Oduor & Associates Advocates

I lead a full-service law firm delivering civil litigation, corporate advisory, international trade consultancy, governance audits, and dispute resolution across diverse public and private sector clients.

2020 — Present

Adjunct Lecturer — Civil Litigation (ATP)

Kenya School of Law

I train the next generation of advocates in civil litigation practice under the Advocates Training Programme, drawing on nearly two decades of practical courtroom and advisory experience.

2011 — 2019

Partner — Head of Consultancy & Corporate

NOW Advocates LLP

I led the Corporate and Commercial Department, providing strategic legal advisory, governance consultancy, and commercial transaction support to major public and private sector clients.

2006 — 2011

Associate Advocate

Rachier & Amollo Advocates

I undertook assignments in civil and commercial litigation, corporate advisory, statutory compliance, and legislative drafting. Participated in consultancies with the Government of Kenya and the World Bank.

Leadership & Service

Roles & Contributions

I actively contribute to the legal profession and national development through board memberships, committee leadership, and public interest advocacy.

June 2026
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Now

Co-Convener of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Legal Education Committee

Law Society of Kenya

The Committee, made up of law lecturers, reviews and reforms legal education—curricula, professional training, bar admission, and pupilage—to match contemporary practice and market needs. It works with universities, the Kenya School of Law, and regulators to harmonize standards, integrate practical training and mentorship, and research emerging trends. It advises Council with evidence-based recommendations on strengthening legal education.

MAR 2026
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Now

Legal Subcommittee Member — Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya Branch)

CIArb Kenya

The Committee’s mandate includes Alternative Dispute Resolution Library; Rules, Statutes and Legal documentation; Sustain championing ADR mechanism for public advantage and entrenching research and development culture. arbitration practice.

FEB
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MAY 2026

Chairperson of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Nairobi Branch Independent Election Committee (IEC)

Law Society of Kenya

The Committee was responsible for scrutinizing the nomination papers submitted by applicants; determining whether a person has been validly nominated; resolving disputes relating to the election and ensuring that the electoral process is conducted in accordance with the Law, applicable Regulations, Electoral Code of Conduct and the Nairobi Branch Charter.

APR 2025
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MAR 2026

LSK Nominee — The High-Level Committee to Implement the Court of Appeal Judgements on Tribunals

Law Society of Kenya / Judiciary

The Committee's mandate was to develop a framework for transitioning all tribunals into the Judiciary, primarily to implement the Court of Appeal judgments in Civil Appeal No. E416 of 2021 and Civil Appeal No. E081 consolidated with E165 of 2021. This involved interpreting the judgments to propose a transition roadmap, assessing staffing, infrastructure, budget and governance needs, engaging Parliament and the Attorney General on the Tribunals Bill, 2023, harmonizing tribunal administration and policies across the Judiciary, and reporting progress to the JSC and Chief Justice.

FEB
2025

LSK Representative in the National Assessment of Kenya's Public Procurement and Asset Disposal System (MAPS II)

Law Society of Kenya / PPRA

Represented LSK in the PPRA/National Treasury stakeholder consultations for the MAPS II assessment of Kenya's public procurement and asset disposal framework, evaluating the legislative, regulatory and policy framework with focus on legal practice, dispute resolution, institutional effectiveness and compliance. Helped identify systemic procurement governance challenges and recommended legal, policy and institutional reforms to improve transparency, accountability, efficiency and alignment with international standards.

JAN 2024

LSK Representative — Kenya-Us Strategic Trade and Investments Partnership - Anti-Corruption Chapter Discussions

Law Society of Kenya

The meeting brought together key stakeholders in the Kenya-US Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP), ahead of further negotiations scheduled for February 2024 in Nairobi. Discussions covered progress across the 11 priority areas of mutual interest, including anti-corruption, agriculture, digital trade, environment and climate action, and MSMEs, among others.

APR 2023
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APR 2024

LSK Ad hoc Committee on International Trade and Working Group on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Law Society of Kenya

The Committee submitted three memoranda on LSK's behalf: one to LSK itself (28 Apr 2023) on the UAE's legal services offer under the Kenya-UAE CEPA negotiations; one to the National Assembly's Trade, Industry and Co-operatives Committee (19 Apr 2024) on the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations; and one to the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee (29 Apr 2024) on the Treaty Making and Ratification (Amendment No. 2) Bill, 2024.

MAR 2023
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FEB 2026

Board Member & Vice-Chairperson | Audit Committee Chairperson

National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA)

The Board is collectively responsible for promoting the success of the subject State Corporation by directing and oversighting NTSA affairs. Providing strategic direction in line with NTSA’s Mandate and National Government Agenda.

MAR 2022
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Now

FIDA-Kenya Mediation House Committee

Federation of Women Lawyers — FIDA Kenya

The Committee is tasked with resource mobilization and fundraising activities towards the purchase of a FIDA House as a flagship project for FIDA’s program on access to justice through, inter alia, mediation of family disputes.

2019
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2020

Member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) Task Force on Review and Development of Standards and Guidelines

Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS)

The Task Force reviewed nine Governance Standards (meetings, minutes, resolutions, records, and related matters) and four Governance Guidelines on ethics, the certified secretary role, and audit processes, along with core governance audit documents. It also formulated new standards on the Chairperson's role, risk governance, board induction, charters, and annual reports, plus guidance on conflicts of interest and practitioner work.

MAR 2018
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MAR 2020
MAR 2020
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MAR 2022

Board member and Vice-Chairperson

Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA Kenya)

Responsible for overall policy and strategic leadership, Resource mobilization, review and approval of Federation policies, strategic plans, annual work plans and budget estimates.

SEP 2018
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AUG 2021

Audit Committee Member

Machakos County Government

Responsibilities included obtaining assurance that all financial and non-financial internal control and risk management functions of the Machakos County Government are operating effectively and reliably and to provide an independent assessment and governance oversight.

2012
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2015

Board Member & Audit Committee Chairperson

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)

Responsibilities included: Policy formulation and strategic management of the organization; performance Contract negotiation on behalf of Institute; approval and submission of financial estimates for consideration by the Treasury; administration of the property and funds of the institute; review of parliamentary committee reports and recommendations.

APR 2012
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2015

Secretary, Board of Trustees

Centre for Multi-Party Democracy Kenya

Served as the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. The Organisation exists to facilitate growth of multi-party democracy through institutional strengthening and capacity building for political parties.

MAR 2010
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2012

Member — LSK Constitutional & Law Reform Committee

Law Society of Kenya

The Committee was tasked with scrutinizing legislation, court decisions, and policy, directly supporting its statutory mandate to reform law and uphold the Constitution. It actively engages in legal reforms while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance accountability and the rule of law.

DEC 2010
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2012

LSK Representative — Task Force on Citizenship & Related Provisions of the Constitution

Government of Kenya

Represented LSK on the Task Force reviewing immigration and citizenship statutes for alignment with the 2010 Constitution, identifying conflicts with Chapter Three and proposing amendments and new policy frameworks to anchor its provisions. The Task Force reviewed and updated draft national policies on citizenship and immigration, civil registration, registration of persons, and refugee affairs, and held public forums and stakeholder consultations to build consensus on the proposed bills and policies. It also commissioned research and studies benchmarked against international best practices to ensure Kenya's citizenship laws met global standards.

2006

Youth Representative — Constitutional Multi-Sectoral Review Forum

Constitution of Kenya Review Process

Represented youth interests in the multi-sectoral review forum, one of the initiatives leading up to the enactment of Kenya's 2010 Constitution.

Early Roles, Community Service & Professional Memberships Student Leadership, School Boards & Society Memberships+
2003 – 2004 Chairperson, Law Forum — University of Nairobi, Parklands Campus
2001 – 2002 Vice Secretary — Kenya Law Students Society, University of Nairobi
2015 - 2021 Chairman Emeritus, Board of Management — Nyasita Mixed Secondary School, Alego Usonga Sub County, Siaya County
2023 - 2025 Former Member & Academic Committee Chairman, Board of Management — St. Paul's Ageng'a Secondary School, Nyatike Sub County
2006 Founding Trustee, ANAA Education Foundation - Helped establish the Foundation's governance framework, which runs mentorship programs and supports needy children in secondary schools and colleges.
Membership Law Society of Kenya · Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA Kenya) · East Africa Law Society · Chartered Institute of Arbitrators · Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) · Women in ADR
Thought Leadership

Selected Conferences & Speaking Engagements

A selection of international conferences, panels and study missions where I've contributed as a speaker, panelist or delegate.

27 Nov 2025 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Panelist — East Africa Law Society Women Lawyers Conference

Spoke on "Harnessing Personal Branding and Thought Leadership: Building Professional Visibility and Accessing Leadership Opportunities," under the theme "Elevate and Integrate: Redefining Hybrid Leadership and Global Mobility for Women Lawyers."

2018 · Washington DC, USA

World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty

Presented a paper titled "Women and Land; a Conflict of Culture and Law."

2018 · Kigali, Rwanda

Panelist & Speaker — East Africa Law Society Conference

Spoke on "EAC Common Market as a Building Block to the ACFTA."

More Conferences & Speaking Engagements 2011 – 2024+
21 Nov 2024Moderator — Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya members webinar, "Femicide as a National Disaster."
31 Aug 2020Panelist — FIDA Kenya members webinar, "The Constitution of Kenya at 10 Years: A Reflection of the Status of Women's Rights and Aspirations for the Next Decade."
2020Appointed Session Chair — Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty
Oct 2019Trained on Boards and Audit Committees — Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya
Mar 2019Participated in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Conference — New York, USA
8 – 15 Oct 2011Kenyan delegate — Leadership and Human Rights Study Mission, Oslo, Norway (NDI / Oslo Centre for Peace and Human Rights)
What I Do

My Practice Areas

I offer a comprehensive range of legal services, combining deep expertise with practical, results-driven counsel across multiple disciplines of law.

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Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Representing clients in constitutional petitions, judicial review proceedings, personal injury and tortious claims across all court levels.

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Contract & Business Law

Expert drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, joint venture agreements, and business advisory services.

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Employment & Labour Relations

Dispute resolution in unfair termination, wrongful dismissal, and enforcement of employment contract terms before all relevant tribunals.

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Public Procurement

Advisory on the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, tender disputes, PPARB proceedings, and procurement compliance.

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Corporate & Commercial

Corporate advisory, governance audits, regulatory compliance, and transaction support for companies and institutions.

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International Trade Law

WTO law, bilateral trade agreements, regional economic communities, trade remedies, and international trade dispute resolution.

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Land & Property Law

Evictions, allotments, encroachment disputes, compulsory acquisition claims, and tenancy agreement preparation.

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Constitutional Law & Judicial Review

Advisory and representation on constitutional interpretation, fundamental rights litigation and judicial review of administrative and public action.

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Public-Private Partnerships

Transaction advisory for PPP arrangements, Special Economic Zones, and project financing structures.

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Intellectual Property

Copyright and trademark/service mark registration, IP protection strategies, and trade-related IP advisory.

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Insurance & Commercial Disputes

Insurance claims, enforcement of securities, breach of contract suits, and money recovery proceedings.

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Governance & Compliance

Legal and governance audits, policy drafting, board advisory, and statutory compliance support for public and private entities.

Academic Background

Education & Qualifications

A rigorous academic foundation complemented by continuous professional development at leading global institutions.

2026

Executive Course — Private Equity & Venture Capital Funding

Strathmore University Law School. Private equity structures, venture capital, and investment transaction advisory.

2025 — Ongoing

Postgraduate Diploma in Gender & Development Studies

African Training Institute. Research topic: "The Causes and Risk Factors of Femicide in Kenya: the Role of Culture and Patriarchy."

July 2022

Executive Certificate in International Finance: Policy, Regulation and Transactions

Harvard Law School Executive Education.

October 2021

Certification in Arbitration

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK. Underpins her practice and membership with Ciarb Kenya's Legal Subcommittee.

2020 — 2021

Executive Certification — Computer Science for Lawyers

Harvard Law School Executive Education. Applying technology and computational frameworks to legal practice and regulation.

2017 — 2019

Master of Laws (LLM) — International Commercial Law

University of Salford, United Kingdom. International Sale of Goods, Corporate Law & Governance, Intellectual Property, Advanced Contract Law & Negotiation.

June 2016

Acrredited Governance Auditor Course

Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS). The course covered audit methodology and parameters of governance standards for assessment of organisation's governance practices, systems and processes.

2015

Advanced Postgraduate Diploma — International Trade Law, Policy & Development

Lund University, Sweden & TRAPCA, Arusha. WTO Law, trade remedies, bilateral trade agreements. Best Performer Award.

2009 — 2011

Certified Secretary (CS)

Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB). Foundational qualification underpinning her governance audit and certified secretary practice.

2004 — 2005

Postgraduate Diploma in Law

Kenya School of Law. Bar qualification underpinning her admission and practice as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

2000 — 2004

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) — 2nd Class Honors, Upper Division

University of Nairobi. Recipient of the Lucy Onono Award for Best Student in Human Rights Studies.

Full Certification & Training History 19 additional CPD courses & early education+
Nov 2025AML & ESG Certification — Certification Centre by Crence
Apr 2025Mastering Board Dynamics Programme — Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI), Arusha
Sep 2024Specialized Training on Legal & Legislative Drafting — Law Society of Kenya, Nairobi Branch
Jun 2024Executive Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance — College of Insurance
Dec 2023CPD Training on Special Economic Zones: Opportunities & Challenges for the Legal Practitioner — Law Society of Kenya
Nov 2023Audit, Risk & Compliance for Board Members — Inter Africa Group, London, UK
Dec 2022Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Training — Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS)
Jul 2022Certificate in Data Protection — Lawyers Hub & Africa Digital Policy Institute
Feb 2022Legal Audit and Compliance Certificate — Kenya School of Law
Jan 2019Leadership & Board Effectiveness Training — Solutions Africa / The John Maxwell Team
Oct 2018Professional Mediation Certification — MTI East Africa
Mar 2018Board Performance Evaluation Training — Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS)
Aug 2017Champions of Governance (COG) Award Assessment Consultant Training — ICS
Jun 2016Legal Training on Health & Human Rights — Southern African Litigation Centre
Mar 2016Legal Agreements in PPPs and Project Finance — Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3)
Oct 2015Mwongozo Induction Programme for Boards of State Corporations — State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC)
Jun 2015Audit and Risk Management Training — Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) University
Dec 2013Public Private Partnership Training — Kenya School of Law
1995 – 1998Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (A-) — Mamangina Girls Secondary School, Mombasa. Best Student in KCSE.
1987 – 1994Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (540/700) — Umoja Primary School, Mombasa
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Whether you're seeking legal counsel on a complex matter or simply want to explore how I can support your goals, I am ready to assist with professionalism, discretion, and dedication.

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Email

info@caroloduor.com

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Phone

+254 708 538 591  ·  +254 756 496 565

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Blue Violet Plaza, 1st Floor Wing A,
Office Suite No. 101,
Kindaruma Road, Off Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya
P.O. Box 18872 - 00100, Nairobi

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