CURRICULUM VITAE: DAVID ACHERO MUFUAYIA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Address:
P. O. Box 2177-20100 Nakuru OR 433-50101 Butere, Kenya
Mobile no.:
+254-724-326-730
E-mail:
davidachero@gmail.com
Skype:
achero.david
Date of Birth:
10th June 1985
Nationality:
Kenyan
Marital Status:
Married
Religion:
Christian
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To be an adept lawyer, advocate, human rights expert, contribute to knowledge development
through research & dissemination, build capacities of people and communities to overcome
poverty and human underdevelopment in Kenya, the East Africa regional bloc, the continent and
the globe.
PERSON PROFILE
I am a well-trained and experienced lawyer, researcher, and human rights advocate. As a
researcher, my work covers law, governance, human rights, land and natural resources rights,
advocacy, and policy formulation.
I have graduated with LLM in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA 2015) at
the Centre for Human Rights (CHR), University of Pretoria.
In the past, I have also pursued Post-Graduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme
– ATP, 2014) at the Kenya School of Law and successfully completed thereafter admitted to the
Roll of Advocates.
I hold high-level training in Law, including the Legal System of East Africa, Land and Natural
Resources Law, and Human Rights Law among many other fields.
I am also a trained Programme Planning Manager able to employ rights-based approaches to
programming. I also have competence in Organisational Leadership courtesy of my current
professional position. Also, I have recently developed competence in the area of Large-Scale Land
Acquisitions for mega projects such as extractives and agriculture due to the human rights
violations meted on the vulnerable groups and communities and transparency issues around the
process of land acquisition.
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KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. Research using various methodologies
• I am a well-endowed law and governance researcher with pure and applied research
skills, ability to extract and interpret data in its primary and secondary form and design
data collection instruments.
2. Programme Management, Grant making & Fundraising
• I have a combination of both academic and practical experience gained by completion of
attained academic qualifications. I am also able to implement a variety of projects in areas
of governance, advocacy, and protection of human rights as well as transformative justice.
In addition, I have grant making and proposal development skills gained from day-to-day
interactions with donors.
3. Training/ Capacity Building
• I am skilled to impart knowledge, well versed with adult learning methods that employ
action learning and participatory learning approaches to training and able to articulate
and put together information and pass on to learners in a manner that is significant,
empowering and innovative using a learner-centred approach.
4. Computer skills
• I am highly skilled in using MS-Office programs (Word and Power point) and
communication tools such as internet, having learnt the skills through thorough
apprenticeship.
5. Oral Communication
• I speak explicitly and convincingly in all situations in a respectful but commanding way
with a high command in English and Swahili.
6. Interpersonal skills
• I have gained competences, abilities, skills and experiences while working with people
from different social backgrounds and multicultural contexts; a good listener, able to
handle and solve complicated situations and bring order and normalcy at my work
environment; a team player and accommodative manager who believe in using the
fascinations and abilities of others; and I duly take responsibility for my inadequacies
and insufficiencies in striving to develop my work environment and staff at all times while
readily share credit with the team when success is realized.
EDUCATION & TRAINING SUMMARY
2017
Admission to the Bar and Signing of the Roll of Advocates
Officially became an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya by virtue of Signing the
Roll of Advocates
2016
Pupillage
Pupil under Njomo & Kamotho Company Advocates (Nairobi)
2015
Masters
Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA)
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Centre for Human Rights (CHR), University of Pretoria (UP).
2015
Short Certificate Courses
•
•
2014
Public International Law – University of Pretoria (26-30 Jan 2015)
The human rights of sexual minorities in Africa – Centre for Human Rights,
University of Pretoria (9-13 Feb 2015)
• Disability Rights in Africa – Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
(9-13 March 2015)
• Judicial Enforcement of Socio-Economic Rights in Africa – Centre for
Human Rights, University of Pretoria (11-15 May 2015)
• Regional Training Workshop on the Rules of Procedure of the African Court,
African Commission and Child Rights Committee – Centre for Human
Rights, University of Pretoria (4-5 June 2015)
• Civil Society Law in Africa – Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
(10-12 June 2015)
Post Graduate Diploma– Advocates Training Programme (ATP),
Kenya School of Law
2013
Short Certificate Courses:
•
Disaster Management and Sustainable Development –
AMREF International Training Centre, Nairobi (June)
•
Management and Sustainability of Programmes –
AMREF International Training Centre, Nairobi (July)
Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Course
Center for Human Rights, University of Pretoria (16-20 September 2013)
•
2012-2013
Dip in Governance and Natural Resources Management (Development)
MS (Denmark) Training Centre for Development and Cooperation (TCDC)
Arusha Tanzania
2011
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) –
2nd class upper (Hons), Moi University, School of Law, Annex Campus
2005
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education –
St. Stephens’ Shiatsala Secondary School, Butere
2000
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education –
Etatira Primary School, Butere
EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
ACHERO MUFUAYIA & CO. ADVOCATES
1st January 2020 – Date
Specific Duties …. Proprietor & Managing Partner
i.
Managing the affairs of the firm;
ii.
Supervising the work of interns and administrative staff;
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iii.
iv.
v.
Guiding the drafting of legal documents;
Entering into contracts with partners on behalf of the firm; and
Litigation, etc
KENYA LAND ALLIANCE
1st Aug 2018 – 31st December 2019
Specific Duties…. Programmes Manager/A.G. Deputy Chief Executive Officer
i.
Creating an enabling programmatic work environment for optimal performance of
programme staff;
ii.
Ensure that donor funding guidelines are adhered to by the programme staff;
iii.
Ensure programme staff have annual work plans in place and follow them along clear
monthly implementation schedules;
iv.
Ensure programme staff fundraise for at least three projects under their supervision
and they keep to their budget lines according to which they report their programmatic
progress;
v.
Ensure and coordinate timely writing of programmatic work reports on activities
undertaken during funded proposal period and at the end of every funded project;
vi.
Act as the Secretary to the Board Programmatic Committee and ensure quarterly
reports are prepared and presented to the Board;
vii.
Network with KLA members and stakeholders to ensure KLA programmatic work is
in sync and coordinated to deliver on the KLA Strategic Plan Key Result Areas; and
viii.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
1 AUG 2016 – 31st July 2018
Specific Duties … Senior Programme Officer, Land Rights and Institutional Frameworks
(i)
Supervising the work of project officers and interns under the program.
(ii)
Fundraising for the organisation.
(iii)
Linking KLA with other relevant organisations.
(iv)
Developing work plans for the program.
(v)
Implementing project activities under the program.
(vi)
Reporting to the program’s coordinator and the CEO regarding the status of project
activities implementation.
(vii)
Undertaking any other duties assigned by the management.
ARTICLE 19 EASTERN AFRICA
25 JAN 2016 – 30 JUNE 2016
Specific Duties … Senior Programme Officer and Researcher, Right to Information & Good
Governance
Responsibilities:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Implementation of the project activities – Good Governance and Right to Information
Supervising the work of project officers and interns under the program
Conducting Research on multi-sectoral issues with specific focus on Governance,
Open Contracting, Right to Information, Right to Health and Right to Education in
Kenya.
Engaging on Open Government Partnership – a study on Kenya.
CENTRE FOR MINORITY RIGHTS DEVELOPMENT (CEMIRIDE)
APRIL 2012 – JAN 2015
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Specific Duties... Programme Officer- Access to Justice and Equality
Responsibilities:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Ensuring coherence and effective implementation of all the program work assigned to
the department in close coordination with the Executive Director and the Finance
Manager,
Providing guidance and advisory support to the Management and other staff in the
formulation of new projects in the country and policies for the organisation, and
Playing a strong advocacy role in fostering justice and equality development with the
view of encouraging reforms on minority and indigenous rights in Kenya. This
includes attending advocacy meetings organised by other organisations.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT LINK (WEL)
AUG 2011 – MARCH 2012
Specific Duties... Program Officer, Legal Aid (Naivasha Office)
Responsibilities:
(i) Offering legal aid to clients and constituents affected by gender-based violence (GBV)
issues.
(ii) Supervising the work of project officers and interns in Naivasha office.
(iii) Coordinating the work of the Naivasha Office.
(iv) Implementing project activities under the Naivasha office projects.
(v) Reporting to the Programs Manager and the Executive Director in Nairobi office
(vi) Fundraising for the Naivasha office
URAIA TRUST
MAY 2011 – AUG 2011
Specific Duties... Assistant Programme Officer
(i) Helped to produce the Simplified version of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 published by
Uraia Trust,
(ii) Participated in the Civic and Voter Education, which is the Uraia’s focus area,
(iii) Trainee of Training of Trainers (ToTs), organized at the Kenya Institute of Education for
two weeks in the month of July, 2011,
(iv) Advising on the Transition requirements of a Trust Organization, Uraia was acquiring a
new phase, from an NGO to a Trust.
URAIA TRUST
1ST MAY – 30TH AUGUST, 2010
Specific Duties... Legal Intern/Assistant
❖ Engaged in the Civic Education towards the August 4th, 2010 Constitutional Referendum
MOI UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW, ANNEX CAMPUS
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MARCH 2009 – APRIL 2010
Specific Duties... Student Leader, Director of Accommodation and Security
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Running day to day students’ accommodation needs,
Ensuring the safety and security of students is safeguarded,
Working with the administration to perpetuate and seek the promotion and respect
of students’ welfare.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
TASK FORCE MEMBER, TANA RIVER COUNTY ON LAND
FEB – JUNE 2019
Specific Duties …. Member and Chair of the Historical Land Injustices Committee
1. Providing a detailed report on historical land injustices in Tana River County.
2. Advising the County Government through the National Land Commission on matters
relating to illegal and/or irregular allocation of public land in Tana River County.
3. Providing a detailed report on ranches in Tana River County.
4. Providing a detailed report on land ownership along Kipini Coastal show line.
5. Providing a detailed report on land ownership and mining activities in Tana North and
Tana Delta Sub-County.
CHAIRPERSON TO THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT (BOM), ETATIRA PRIMARY SCHOOL
FEB 2016 – DEC 2018 (EXTENDED 2019 - 2021)
Specific Duties … Chairing the Board of Management
1. Chairing Board Meetings,
2. Overseeing the School development projects
3. Advising the Ministry of Education on administrative and managerial aspects of the
school.
WRITTEN WORK & CONSULTANCIES
1. Indigenous Access and Legal Framework of Land Ownership in East Africa
(2014), Available at
https://upza.academia.edu/AcheroMufuayia/Papers?s=nav#add/close Also
Available at http://ssm.com/author=1646286
2. Challenges of Extractive Industries on the Marginalised Communities in Kenya
(2014), Available at
https://upza.academia.edu/AcheroMufuayia/Papers?s=nav#add/close
3. Challenges of Devolution on Pastoralists in Kenya; A Myth or Dilemma? (2013),
Available at
https://upza.academia.edu/AcheroMufuayia/Papers?s=nav#add/close
4. The Supreme Court Ruling on 2/3 Gender Principle is a Continued
Marginalization on Women of Kenya, (2012, Unpublished paper).
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5. The position of Minority and Indigenous Communities in the Devolved System of
Governance in Kenya (2012, Unpublished paper)
6. Exploring the Challenges of Community Land Ownership; A Case Study of the
Endorois Community of Kenya, (2012), (unpublished research for the Governance
and Natural Resources Management course)
7. Strategic plans – KLA, CEMIRIDE, Young Leaders of Kenya, among others
8. The Rights of Women in Large Scale Land Acquisitions in Kenya by KLA –
consultancy
9. The Status of Freedom of Expression in Kenya by ARTICLE 19 – consultancy
10. Tharaka - Nithi’s Sustainable Land Use and Management Bill, 2017 – Consultancy
11. Climate Change, Water and Environmental Rights under the African Human
Rights System, 2018 (Journal Paper, in the process of being published by the
African Human Rights Law Journal)
LANGUAGES
English:
Excellent and fluent written and oral skills
Kiswahili:
Excellent and fluent written and oral skills
INTERESTS
I take joy in reading, attending church and travelling.
REFEREES
1. Dr. Mutakha Kangu,
Lecturer
Moi
University, School of
Law,
P.O.
Box
1948,
Eldoret, 30100
Email:
mutakhakangu@yaho
o.com
Mobile:
+254-721381-286
2. Dr. Bosire Conrad,
Chief
of
Staff,
Judiciary of Kenya
Email:
conrad.bosire@gmail.
com
Cell phone: +254722-531377
3. Mr.
Charles
Gerald
Ouma,
Lecturer,
Catholic
University of East Africa
(CUEA)
Cell: 0713937282
Email:
couma@cbgoumaadvocat
es.co..ke
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