Attorney General's Representative KMFRI Board of Management Legal Practice & Public Administration Constitutional Law • Policy Development • Governance • Public Trustee Function 13+ Years at OAG & Department of Justice Current Role Head – Office of the Attorney General & Department of Justice (OAG & DOJ) Malindi Regional Office
Oversees operations of the Public Trustee function Academic Background Master of Public Policy & Administration (MPPA) – Kenyatta University (ongoing research)
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) – Moi University
Post Graduate Diploma in Law Legal Experience 13+ years at OAG & DOJ Kenya • 3+ years private legal practice • Various management & leadership courses | Leadership Focus: Strengthening legal and regulatory frameworks, ensuring statutory compliance, and providing strategic legal advisory to advance KMFRI's blue economy and sustainable fisheries research mandate. Legal Counsel Jafred Erima Maliro has been appointed to the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) Board of Management as the Attorney General's representative. His appointment brings critical legal expertise and government advisory capacity to the Board, ensuring alignment with national legal frameworks and constitutional requirements. The Counsel currently heads the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice (OAG & DOJ) Malindi regional office, and oversees operations of the Public Trustee function. In this capacity, he manages the AG's legal presence across the region, representing the Attorney General in all matters pertaining to national and county government where legal intervention is required. The seasoned legal expert is also working on his research project in Master of Public Policy & Administration (MPPA) at Kenyatta University, and holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from Moi University, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Law. He has over 13 years of legal practice experience at the OAG and DOJ in Kenya, and has also practiced law as a private advocate for more than three years. Governance & Legal Expertise Attorney General's Representative – KMFRI Board Head – OAG & DOJ Malindi Office Public Trustee Oversight Joint Secretary – WAKF Taskforce (2016) Key Responsibilities & Achievements - Represents the Attorney General in all matters pertaining to national and county government in the region where the AG's legal presence may be required
- Coordinates and manages the pupillage programme for pupils deployed in the region, mentoring the next generation of legal professionals
- Coordinates the development and implementation of plans and activities of the regional office in line with the Strategic Plan and Performance Contract in liaison with OAG & DOJ headquarters
- In 2016, appointed Joint Secretary to the Taskforce whose role was to review the WAKF Commissioners of Kenya Act of 1951
- Has undertaken various management and leadership courses to enhance administrative and governance competencies
Professional Background Office of the Attorney General & Department of Justice (OAG & DOJ) – Over 13 years of distinguished legal service, currently heading the Malindi regional office and overseeing Public Trustee operations, while representing the Attorney General across national and county government matters. Private Legal Practice – More than three years of experience as a private advocate, providing comprehensive legal services to diverse clients before transitioning to public service. Legal Counsel Jafred Erima Maliro's appointment to the KMFRI Board as the Attorney General's representative brings essential legal governance, statutory compliance expertise, and high-level advisory capacity – strengthening the Institute's ability to operate within Kenya's constitutional framework, navigate complex regulatory environments, and deliver on its blue economy mandate with legal integrity and strategic oversight. |
