I am honored and humbled to share my story and be part of this great milestone of the oldest bar in East and Central Africa.

Sometime in May 2018, I received an email from the Law Society of Kenya asking members to submit their interest to serve as a Member of the Board of National Construction Authority (NCA). NCA is a State Corporation established under Act No. 41 of 2011 with the overall mandate to regulate the construction industry in Kenya and coordinate its development.

I put in my application and amid a very competitive and rigorous selection, I made it to the final list of nominees that was fronted to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development. In July that same year, I was appointed to serve as a Board Member at National Construction Authority (NCA)  for a term of three years and as the saying goes, the rest is history.

When I first arrived at the NCA, I took note of the fact that the Board comprised of a great team of intellectuals from different fields of expertise in the Construction industry. I must admit that I met a professional and dynamic team that had vast experience in the construction industry and the public sector at large. I vividly recall having a lengthy discussion with a senior advocate about my experience at the Board and he told me that “I have been called to the table and as I bring onboard my expertise, I must be open-minded, observant and willing to learn”.

Since my law firm was just a year old when the appointment came, it needed so much of my attention. Over time, I have learned that proper time management, discipline, and focus on everything you do is key. It is the bridge between setting goals and accomplishment. I have learnt to manage my time wisely and create a balance between my career and family.

National Construction Authority has given me great exposure and in-depth understanding of Government processes and procedures and generally how the public sector works, it has been a great avenue. I look forward to what the future holds for me.

When COVID -19 pandemic struck, the legal fraternity and the world at large was caught flatfooted. If one is not infected, we are affected in one way or another. COVID-19 has taught me quite some vital life lessons. It has given me a sneak peek of what retirement will look like. Amongst the many life lessons, I have appreciated the utmost importance of savings. The art is not about how much you make, but how much you can keep. In a nutshell, my advice to the young advocates is that we must cultivate the culture of saving money and investing wisely. Advocates are known to love the finest things in life, we all do. Life is fleet, it is good to enjoy it to the fullest but most important is to always remember to set your priorities right. You must embrace what is important for you now whilst planning for your retirement when you are young and energetic. It’s never too early, the time to plan is now.

As I pen off, seize all opportunities that come your way.

Thank you.

 

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