Martin Onyango

Martin Onyango has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. MARTIN most recently worked as an Associate Director of Legal Strategies at the Center for Reproductive Rights, starting in July 2021. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Legal Adviser-Africa at the same organization from February 2017 to June 2021.

Before joining the Center for Reproductive Rights, Martin worked as a Managing Consultant at OUMA ONYANGO & ASSOCIATES from April 2015 to March 2017.

MARTIN also has experience working at the International Criminal Court, where they served as a Field Officer/Consultant for Victims Participation from November 2011 to April 2015. In this role, Martin was responsible for legal research and drafting, managing victims participation, and reporting to the Common legal representative and other court organs.

Furthermore, Martin worked as a National Technical Advisor/Programme Officer at Kituo cha Sheria & German Technical Corporation (GIZ) from October 2009 to November 2011. MARTIN'sresponsibilities included program coordination for various areas such as Transitional Justice in Kenya, the International Criminal Court in Kenya, and Constitutional, Legislative, and Institutional reforms in Kenya.

Martin began their career as a Legal Assistant at the Kenya National Assembly, where they engaged in legislative drafting, parliamentary business and procedures, legal research, and advisory opinions to the office of the Speaker and Members of Parliament. MARTIN held this position from January 2008 to September 2009.

Overall, Martin Onyango has displayed a strong background in legal strategies, advising, consulting, and project coordination within various organizations.

Martin Onyango's education history begins in 2003 when they enrolled at the University of Nairobi to pursue a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. MARTIN specialized in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law, Human Rights law, and International Law. MARTIN completed their undergraduate studies in 2007.

After completing their LLB, Martin Onyango attended the Kenya School of Law in 2008 and 2009, where they earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Law. MARTIN then went on to further their education at the University of Nairobi from 2010 to 2016, where they obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree with a focus on Democracy and Good Governance.

In addition to their formal education, Martin Onyango has obtained several certifications throughout their career. In 2006, they received a Certificate of Merit from SUNY Kenya & KNA, although the details of this certification are not specified. In 2009, they obtained a Certificate in Resource Mobilization from the Kenya Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP). Later in the same year, they were admitted to the Bar by the High Court of Kenya.

Martin Onyango's additional certifications also include Risk Assessment and Security Management for Human Rights Defenders, which they obtained from the Protection Desk Kenya in 2011. MARTIN also acquired a Certificate in Access to Justice Trial Advocacy in 2010, gained from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and the Kenya School of Law. Furthermore, in 2014, they received an Appointment of Commissioner for Oaths from the President of the Supreme Court of Kenya.

Overall, Martin Onyango has a comprehensive educational background with a focus on law, particularly in various areas such as banking, finance, securities law, human rights, international law, democracy, and good governance. MARTIN has obtained relevant certifications to enhance their expertise and professional qualifications.