Founder ImageDr. Ekuru Aukot
E&A Law Consulting
A renowned constitutional lawyer, governance expert, policy advisor, and scholar with extensive experience in constitution-building, legislative reform, international law, and human rights across Kenya, Africa, and internationally.
Profile Overview
Born and raised in Turkana County, formerly part of Kenya's Northern Frontier Districts, Dr. Aukot brings a deeply grounded understanding of marginalization, governance challenges, and social justice to his legal and policy work. His career reflects a strong conviction that Africa's vast potential can only be realized through transformative leadership, strong institutions, and constitutionalism.
He is the Founder and Team Leader of E&A Law Consulting, a firm specializing in constitutional law, governance, human rights, and policy advisory services across Kenya, Africa, and internationally.
Constitutional Leadership & Governance
Dr. Aukot is widely recognized for his pivotal role in the development of Kenya's 2010 Constitution, having served as Director, CEO, and Member of the Committee of Experts (CoE) mandated with drafting the Constitution. Under his leadership, the process culminated in one of Africa's most progressive constitutional frameworks, reshaping Kenya's governance, legal, and institutional landscape.
Chief Technical & Senior Constitutional Advisor
Liberian Constitution Review Committee (CRC) under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Expert on Constitutional Processes
Kingdom of Lesotho – Supported the development of a national roadmap for constitution-making
Senior Advisor on Policy & Planning
Ministry of Defence, Republic of South Sudan – Through consultancy assignments with US-based firms subcontracted by the United States Department of State
Chair, IEBC Selection Panel
Appointed by the President and Prime Minister of Kenya to chair the Selection Panel responsible for recruiting the first Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) under the 2010 Constitution
Commissioner & Member
High-Level Independent Commission of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia
Africa's vast potential can only be realized through transformative leadership, strong institutions, and constitutionalism. Past governance failures can only be corrected by a new generation committed to ethical leadership and nation-building.
Political Leadership & Public Engagement
Dr. Aukot is the Founder of Thirdway Alliance Kenya, initially established as a political movement advocating for alternative, principled, and transformative leadership, and later registered as a fully-fledged political party. He was the Thirdway Alliance Kenya Presidential Candidate in the 2017 General Elections, campaigning on a platform of constitutionalism, integrity, and generational responsibility.
He firmly believes that Africa must write a new narrative grounded in accountability, opportunity, and justice.
Academic & Scholarly Leadership
University of Warwick, School of Law (UK)
Lecturer in Constitutional and Administrative Law
2000 – 2005
Kenya School of Law
Lecturer in Constitutional and Administrative Law
2006 – 2009
University of Nairobi, School & Faculty of Law
Visiting Lecturer in Refugee & IDP Law
Academic Appointment
East African School on Refugees & Humanitarian Affairs
Faculty Member
Academic Appointment
Refugee Law Project, Makerere University (Uganda)
Academic Contributor
Academic Appointment
African Section, Refugee Law Reader
Editor
2008 – 2010
International Speaking Engagements: Dr. Aukot has spoken widely on constitution-building and governance at international forums and institutions.
Upcoming Publication: Dr. Aukot is currently writing his memoir, "A Constitution is Not a Shopping List", reflecting on the theory and practice of constitution-building and implementation.
Areas of Legal Expertise
Education & Qualifications
PhD (Studies undertaken) – International Refugee Law
University of Warwick, UK
LLM – Law in Development
University of Warwick, UK
LLB – Bachelor of Laws
University of Nairobi
Diploma in Legal Practice
Kenya School of Law
Chevening Scholar
United Kingdom
Professional Credentials: Advocate of the High Court of Kenya | Commissioner for Oaths | Notary Public
Social Impact & Philanthropy
Dr. Aukot is the Founder and President of the Ekuru Aukot Foundation, an initiative dedicated to supporting education for nomadic and pastoralist boys and girls, particularly in marginalized regions of Kenya. His commitment to justice extends beyond professional practice into community empowerment and social transformation.
Current Role
As Founder & Team Leader of E&A Law Consulting, Dr. Aukot leads a multidisciplinary team of advocates, consultants, and policy experts providing legal advisory, governance consultancy, and strategic policy services to individuals, institutions, governments, and international organizations.