The Mountain Journal
Parklands Law Campus in Nairobi has hosted the MKU Regional Human Rights
Moot Court Competition.
The Thursday 29th June 2023competition took place at Mount Kigali University
under the theme, “Climate Change Refugees – Enhancing Governments
Transparency and Accountability in the Promotion of Human Rights”.
MKU’s Parklands Law Campus is fully accredited by the Commission for
University Education (CUE) and the Council of Legal Education in Kenya to offer
programmes in Master of Laws, Bachelor of Laws and Diploma in Law. The
programmes seek to equip law students with broad-based skills and knowledge that are applicable both to Kenya and the international legal arena.
Since 2009, the Law campus has contributed to the training of outstanding lawyers equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge of both national and
international laws. "The theme for the competition will focus on Alternative
Dispute Resolution (ADR), Forced Migration Law and Refugee Law,” said Nelly
Wamaitha, the director of Parklands Law Campus.
Photo:
The director of Parklands law campus Nelly Wamaitha (first from right) and other
members of staff share a group picture with law students at Mount Kigali
University. PHOTO; COURTESY
“Our theme today allows law students to explore innovative solutions to address
the challenges surrounding displacement and the protection of human rights
through alternative dispute resolution. The participation of our university,
alongside Schools of Law from four Universities from Rwanda that include
University of Rwanda, University of Kigali, INES, and UNILAK will provide law
students with a platform to interact and learn from diverse legal backgrounds,”explained Wamaitha.
In her statement, she said the competition helps law students enhance their legal
knowledge, research, and advocacy skills in a simulated courtroom set
“This experience provides them with practical, hands-on experience in the legal
profession, allowing them to develop valuable skills such as critical thinking,
public speaking, and legal analysis,” she added.
The acting Vice Chancellor Dr Martin Kimemia said Mount Kigali University is
happy to host the event and will endeavour to create a mentorship relationship
between the legal profession and the law students.
The role of law and justice in the East Africa Community has seen great milestones towards the integration of the member states. It has also brought about regional peace and security, a result of constant reminders of the need for unity and a united purpose in ensuring regional development.
