About us
Who We Are?
Who We Are
ADR & The Law (ISNI: 0000000524658381) is Kenya’s trailblazing legal journal, built for bold minds and serious conversations. We’re not here to water things down—we’re here to raise the standard. With contributors from over ten universities, a globally diverse editorial team, and one of the largest essay competitions in the country under our belt, we’ve carved out a space where legal scholarship meets purpose. From ADR and constitutional reform to tech law and social justice, we publish forward-thinking research that informs, critiques, and sparks change. We’re not simplifying the law—we’re reshaping how it’s discussed.
Meet the Founder
Raphael Okochil
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Founder, Author, Publisher
The legal world has its practitioners—then it has Okochil. Founder. Scholar. Visionary. His pen doesn’t just analyze the law; it reshapes paradigms. When child protection laws need strength or human rights frameworks demand reinvention, you know exactly where to find the man who steps in. He doesn’t merely navigate systems—he dismantles and rebuilds them. Certified mediator? That’s just the beginning. He is a certified professional conciliator and arbitrator, the vanguard of ADR practice.
Email: raphaelokochil@gmail.com.
Meet the Editors
Natasha Kahungi
Editor-In-Chief
Natasha Kahungi is a seasoned legal researcher and editor with a strong focus on human rights, ADR, and emerging legal trends. She joins ADR & The Law as Editor-in-Chief, bringing years of experience in legal journalism and academic publishing. Natasha serves as the East Africa Bureau Chief for JURIST, where she leads coverage on the Rule of Law across Africa. She is also the former Editor-in-Chief of the University of Nairobi Law Journal, where she organized major research fairs and improved publication quality. Natasha has worked with Kenya Law, Safaricom PLC, and top law firms, gaining hands-on experience in corporate law, legal reform, and tech law. She holds an LL.B from the University of Nairobi and is certified in data protection and AI. Her leadership and vision will elevate the platform’s mission and impact.
Email: natashakahungi@gmail.com
Ines Ayadi
Editor-In-Chief
Ines Ayadi is a highly accomplished legal professional with a global outlook and deep expertise in international arbitration and commercial law. She joins ADR & The Law as Editor-in-Chief, bringing a strong academic background and a rich portfolio of international experience. Ines holds an LL.M in Dispute Resolution from Cardozo School of Law and a Master’s in Arbitration and International Trade Law from the Sorbonne. She has interned with leading institutions in Paris, New York, and Tunis, and was a semi-finalist in the LL.M. Moot on International Commercial & Investment Arbitration. Passionate about legal reform and cross-border justice, Ines brings sharp insight and editorial leadership to the team.
Email: ayadiines1305@gmail.com
Lilian Nkatha
Associate Editor
Nkatha is an Associate Editor and a trainee advocate at the Kenya School of Law. She hones her legal craft at DM Kaburu & Co. and has previously served as a legal intern at Development Bank of Kenya Limited, Kiamah Kibathi & Co. Advocates, and Kurauka & Co. Advocates. With keen insight and unwavering diligence, she lends her expertise to the pursuit of justice and scholarship.
Email: ncubirinkatha@gmail.com
Meet the Researchers
Abigael Moraa Mokua
Legal Research Associate
Mokua is an accomplished legal mind and a passionate researcher who joins the ADR & The Law team as a Legal Research Associate. Currently finalizing her LLB at the University of Nairobi, she brings a wealth of academic insight and practical experience to the table. She is also a skilled digital creator and legal writer with a particular interest in Intellectual Property and ADR. Her work is driven by a clear mission: to make legal knowledge more accessible, relatable, and impactful for students, businesses and individuals navigating the legal space.
Email: mokuaabigael2@gmail.com
Ekra Adow
Junior Legal Researcher
Adow – a force of intellect and ambition. While most second-year law students are still finding their footing, she's already a certified professional mediator, commanding respect in dispute resolution circles. Her hunger for justice isn't theoretical; it's active, driving her research and mediation work with rare intensity. As a rising star in ADR, she embodies the promise of a new generation of legal minds; keen, driven and ever-evolving.
Email: iqraadow@gmail.com