Cynthia is an accomplished Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, renowned for her expertise in international law and impact-driven legal practices. With a distinguished education, she holds an LLM in International Law from University College London and a BA LLB (Hons) in Law from the University of Lancaster.
A zealous advocate for environmental causes, Cynthia's dedication to the protection of our planet led her to join the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) in Bonn, Germany, as a Legal Research Assistant. During her tenure at UNEP, she actively contributed to projects addressing critical environmental issues and the protection of endangered species, playing a vital role in the development of the Rule of Procedure for GRASP, a significant milestone in global wildlife conservation efforts.
Cynthia's unwavering passion for the environment is complemented by her involvement in international legal projects with organizations such as the International Criminal Court and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Her contributions in these contexts have involved critical research, drafting legal background papers, and analyzing human rights treaty bodies, all with a focus on environmental protection and sustainability.