Phenny Awuor Apollo

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience acquired over the years in the legal profession, excelling in legal research, legal drafting, and advocacy. Proven ability to manage complex cases and foster client relationships, achieving significant legal victories, including landmark constitutional petitions. Adept at thriving under pressure while delivering strategic solutions and maintaining high standards of communication.

• Certified Project Manager, Centre For Project Innovation (USA), 2025
• The Sustainable Development Goals and the Law, Cambridge University, 09/01/24
• The Paris Agreement, Sustainable Development and the Law, Cambridge University, 04/01/24
• Youth Climate Training, Oxford University, 05/01/23 - 11/30/23
• Amplifying Youth Voices in Politics Course, YouLead Africa, 09/01/23
• Data Protection Course, Strathmore University, 09/01/22 - 10/31/22
• International Law in Action Course, Leiden University, 07/01/22 - 08/31/22
• Emotional Intelligence Course, Yale University, 06/01/22 - 07/31/22
• Ajira Digital Training, 02/24/21 - 04/10/21
• Moot Court Training, University of Nairobi, 09/01/19
• Information Technology Course, African Institute of Research and Development Studies, 11/01/18 - 01/31/19

• Active postgraduate researcher on regional integration and data protection., 2026
• Attended ILO public lecture by Caroline Khamati Mugalla., 2026
• Attended Tanzania German Centre lecture on Demystifying EAC and AI Innovation., 2026
• Regional Workshop: Strengthening Accountability and Access for Project-Affected Communities., 06/12/24 - 06/13/24, European Investment Bank in collaboration with World Bank Group, Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO), U.S International Development Finance Corporation, and African Development Bank.
• YES Energy Summit., 06/01/23, Nairobi

• Consent and Commercial use of Employee Data, LinkedIn, 2025
• Vicarious liability on a data controller or processor upon breach of data following wrongful actions of its employee., MNO Advocates LLP website, 2025
• A New Dawn: A Peek at the National Building Code 2024 and its Impact on the Construction Industry., MNO Advocates LLP website, 2025
• Reforming Data Protection Law in Kenya, LL.B Dissertation, 2023
• Unearthing Data Protection Rights in Kenya, Research Paper, 2023

• English
• Swahili
• Luo

• Ladies Representative, Ghana School of Internet Governance, Executive Committee, 2026, Attending and participating in the executive weekly meetings., Reporting on the activities at the Ladies Rep Desk., Organizing and facilitating monthly webinars to empower the women fellows and the fellows generally., Reviewing reports from the administrator., Assisting the President on any delegated work., Hosted at least three webinars featuring ICANN Fellows and Internet governance leaders.
• Champions For Change Organizing Secretary, 2020 - Present, Organize and facilitate students’ mentorship., Apply for funding of the programs., Writing reports.

• Fellow, Ghana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSIG), 06/01/25 - 07/31/25, Successfully completed a 3-week virtual and 1-week in-person training on Internet Governance, digital rights, cybersecurity, data protection, and multistakeholder participation. Engaged with leading African and international experts on policy issues shaping the digital landscape. Recognized as an official Fellow for outstanding participation and commitment. Networked with stakeholders across civil society, government, academia, and the tech industry.
• MCN United Nations Students Fellowship, 08/01/21 - 11/30/21, Led youth mentorship programs and facilitated educational initiatives to empower marginalized communities in Kisumu County. Engaged in advocacy dialogues with stakeholders and led project on Voice of Youngsters Kenya.

• EmpowerHerVenture, World Cerebral palsy days
• Champions For Change, Organizing Secretary, Mentorship Programs
• Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Census Enumerator
• William Booth Secondary School, Biology and Geography Teacher, Assistant Guidance and Counselling Master