Nora Opondo

I am Nora Opondo, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with more than ten years of experience providing legal, governance, and compliance support to both public institutions and international organizations. My professional journey has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of civil law, contract management, policy drafting, and project governance, while consistently delivering practical and compliant legal solutions.

Currently, I serve as the Assistant Deputy Chief Legal Officer at the County Government of Kisumu (March 2024 – Present). In this role, I interpret and apply national and county legislation, review and draft contracts, oversee public participation processes, and ensure compliance with legal and policy frameworks. I also provide legal opinions to senior management, manage external counsel, and deliver training on governance and compliance.

Previously, I worked as the Principal Legal Officer and Head of the Non-Litigation Unit at the County Government of Kisumu (2021 – 2024), where I led a team responsible for contract negotiations, policy reviews, and governance advisory services. I provided strategic legal guidance on land, procurement, and administrative matters, ensuring that county operations remained within the law.

Alongside my government work, I have also served remotely as Project Manager and Chief Legal Advisor at the Global Education and Development Fund (GEDO). In this capacity, I managed international education and development projects, ensuring legal compliance, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and overseeing governance structures. My experience at GEDO strengthened my skills in remote collaboration, project delivery, and cross-jurisdictional compliance.

My key skills include legal drafting, risk analysis, governance advisory, alternative dispute resolution, and project management. I am also proficient with digital tools such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, SharePoint, Zoom, and Google Workspace, which enhance collaboration and document management in remote work environments.

I am passionate about using the law as a tool for fairness, accountability, and development. I bring to every role a balance of precision, adaptability, and strategic thinking—qualities that ensure the organizations I work with receive high-quality, practical, and compliant legal support.