Commoner Concerns Centre

MS. KIWIRA MARYANN GAKII

Ms. Kiwira is a self-driven lawyer and a professional mediator with a strong focus on family and children matters. Her legal practice is rooted in creating peaceful resolutions through mediation, thereby ensuring that all parties feel heard and respected. She is also passionate about conserving the environment. Actually, her commitment to environmental sustainability goes a long way in complementing her legal expertise. Over the years, she has taken a leading role in advocating for policies that protect the environment, with the main focus being on climate change and water issues. Her previous engagement with Pioneer Child Development Programme in Laikipia County saw her zero-in on climate change and water policies. Ultimately, she assisted in bringing environmental and child welfare concerns to the forefront in this county.

In view of the above attributes, it is clear that Ms. Maryann is driven by a deep sense of justice, empathy, and a desire to foster positive change in the lives of individuals and communities, particularly in areas where family, child welfare, and environmental issues intersect. With this background, she has played a pivotal role in her area of coordination within Nakuru County by promoting holistic solutions that address emotional and legal challenges touching on the family unit and environment.