Professor Sylvia Kang’ara is a Kenyan legal scholar whose illustrious career spans academia, professional practice, and judicial advocacy.
With expertise in comparative private law, property theory, and international law, Kang’ara has emerged as one of the voices in legal academia, with a commitment to advancing justice, equality, and social change.
Born from a family of academic excellence, Kang’ara’s journey in law commenced at the University of Nairobi School of Law, where she obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with honors in 1996.
Subsequently, she pursued postgraduate studies at the Kenya School of Law.
Her academic pursuit reached its pinnacle at Harvard Law School, where she attained both a Master of Laws (LLM) degree and a Doctor of Juridical Sciences (SJD) degree, specializing in Comparative Private Law and Property Theory.
Peer Reviewed Journals & Law Reviews by Prof. Kang’ara
Kang’ara’s scholarly contributions delves into critical issues such as marriage reform, constitutive influences in legal thought, and the significance of private law in African contexts.
Noteworthy her publications include articles in journals such as the Hastings Race & Poverty Law Journal and the American University International Law Review.
“Sylvia Wairimu Kang’ara, Beyond Bed and Bread: Making the African State Through Marriage Reform-Constitutive and Transformative Influences in Anglo-American Legal Thought, 9 Hastings Race & Poverty L.J. 353-95 (2012),”
“Sylvia Wairimu Kang’ara, Why Take Private Law Seriously in Africa? Am. U. Int’l L. Rev. 1125-52 (2011),” University of Washington, Law Faculty quotes her publications.
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Appointment in Economic Council of Advisors Team
President William Ruto appointed a diverse team of economic advisors, including Professor Sylvia Kang’ara.
The council, chaired by renowned economist Dr. David Ndii, comprises seasoned professionals from various sectors, poised to steer the implementation of crucial economic policies under “The Plan.”
Prior to her appointment, Kang’ara’s professional trajectory saw her serve as the founding Dean of Riara University Law School, where she played a role in shaping legal education.
Professor Kang’ara has also served at institutions like the University of Washington School of Law and Oklahoma City University School of Law.
Professional Affiliations
Beyond academia, Kang’ara’s involvement in various professional affiliations mirrors her commitment to social justice and legal advocacy.
Noteworthy roles include board memberships in organizations such as the Washington Law Review and Women for Justice in Africa, as well as active participation in international legal associations.
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Throughout her academic journey, Professor Sylvia Kang’ara has been the recipient of prestigious awards and fellowships.
These accolades include the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Research Fellowship in 2001, the Institute for the Study of World Politics International Law Fellowship in 2000, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowship in 1998, and the Samuel Morse Lane Harvard Scholarship in 1997.
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