Skills

  • law
    7
  • English and Kiswahili
    10

Experience

Dickens Onyango

Work experience
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Conducted legal research on regulatory, commercial, and energy law issues affecting power generation, transmission, and distribution.
  • Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal documents including contracts, pleadings, affidavits, and legal opinions.
  • Supported litigation management by liaising with external counsel, preparing case summaries, and tracking court timelines.
  • Participated in the preparation and review of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and related commercial instruments.
  • Provided legal advisory support on compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks governing the energy sector in Kenya.
  • Attended negotiations, stakeholder meetings, and hearings as part of the legal secretariat, taking minutes and preparing briefs.
  • Reviewed internal policies and contracts to ensure alignment with corporate governance standards and legal requirements.
  • Assisted in dispute resolution processes, including employment disputes and commercial claims involving the company.
  • Maintained proper documentation and filing systems for legal records and contracts.
  • Coordinated with internal departments (procurement, finance, technical teams) on legal and compliance issues.
  • Key Accomplishments
  • Played a substantive role in the Wellheads PPA Negotiations at Simba Lodge Naivasha, contributing to discussions between KPLC and KenGen on critical contractual terms.
  • Contributed to the drafting and refinement of legal opinions in active litigation matters, improving legal strategy and risk assessment.
  • Enhanced efficiency in case management by organizing and streamlining legal documentation and tracking systems.
  • Supported successful handling of employment and insurance-related disputes through research and preparation of strong legal arguments.
  • Strengthened compliance by identifying potential legal risks in contracts and recommending corrective measures.
  • Gained practical exposure to high-level commercial negotiations and regulatory compliance in Kenya’s energy sector.
  • Built capacity in handling complex legal frameworks involving public utilities, contracts, and administrative law.

Dickens Onyango

Work experience
  • Responsibilities
  • Drafted pleadings, affidavits, submissions, and legal correspondence.
  • Conducted legal research on civil and commercial law matters.
  • Supported litigation preparation and case file management.
  • Assisted in preparation and submission of legal tenders from public and private entities.
  • Accomplishments
  • Improved quality of court filings through precise and well-structured drafting.
  • Contributed to successful tender submissions by ensuring legal and procedural compliance.
  • Built practical expertise in civil litigation and commercial legal practice.

Dickens Onyango

Work experience
  • Responsibilities
  • Drafted pleadings, affidavits, and submissions for ongoing litigation.
  • Conducted legal research to support case strategy and argument development.
  • Assisted in client interviews and case management processes.
  • Supported advocates in trial preparation and legal analysis.
  • Accomplishments
  • Strengthened case preparation through detailed legal research and documentation
  • Enhanced client handling skills through direct participation in interviews
  • Developed strong grounding in trial preparation and litigation workflow

Dickens Onyango

Education
  • Law

Dickens Onyango

Work experience
  • January, 2024 - September, 2024
  • Fulltime
  • Responsibilities
  • Conducted legal research on commercial disputes, civil procedure, and case law.
  • Assisted in drafting rulings, judgments, and legal summaries for judicial officers.
  • Observed and analysed court proceedings, including hearings and submissions by counsel.
  • Reviewed pleadings and evidence to understand case issues and legal arguments.
  • Supported court administration through file management and documentation.
  • Accomplishments
  • Developed strong practical understanding of litigation and judicial reasoning.
  • Enhanced legal writing and analytical skills through exposure to real judgments.
  • Built capacity in procedural law and courtroom advocacy dynamics.

Dickens Onyango

Education
  • Law

Dickens Onyango

Work experience
  • August, 2021 - December, 2021
  • Fulltime
  • Responsibilities
  • Managed product displays and stock levels in retail outlets.
  • Provided customer support and sales assistance.
  • Collected and reported customer feedback to management.
  • Accomplishments
  • Improved product visibility and sales through effective merchandising
  • Strengthened customer engagement and feedback systems

Dickens Onyango

Work experience
  • Responsibilities
  • Marketed and delivered products to customers.
  • Monitored stock levels and reported inventory risks.
  • Provided customer feedback to management.
  • Accomplishments
  • Increased sales through direct marketing and customer engagement
  • Improved inventory awareness and responsiveness