The University of Nairobi Faculty of Law team emerged victorious in the recently concluded Kenya Model United Nations International Law Moot Court Competition, held on September 21, 2024, at USIU Kenya. The team, consisting of third-year students Ayaga Max Liambilah, Winjoy Gitonga, and Achan Chol, outperformed participants from over ten law schools across the country to win the competition.
In addition to securing the overall win, the team received several individual awards. Ayaga Max Liambilah was named Best Male Oralist, while Winjoy Gitonga earned the title of Best Female Oralist. The team also took home the Best Applicants Memorial award.
The competition focused on key aspects of international law, humanitarian law, and human rights, with a particular emphasis on freedom of expression. This win underscores the University of Nairobi’s continued excellence in legal education and advocacy training.