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Victoria is a lawyer and an Energy and Mining expert, with extensive experience working on various p...More
Dr. Victoria Nalule
Victoria is a lawyer and an Energy and Mining expert, with extensive experience working on various projects in the different parts of the Globe. She is a holder of a PhD in International Energy Law and Policy (Dundee, UK). Victoria is the Founder of a charity NGO, the African Energy and Minerals Management Initiative. She is the CEO and lead consultant at Nalule Energy & Minerals Consultants. She is also an Energy & Natural Resources Law Lecturer at the University of Bradford, UK.
Victoria is enthusiastic about energy arbitration & dispute resolution. As such, she is an Energy Arbitrator at the Energy Disputes Arbitration Center (EDAC), Turkey. She is a committee member at the International Law Association (ILA): and at Access for Women in Energy.
Victoria is an author and has widely published on topics relating to oil, gas, renewable energy, climate change, mining and International Arbitration. Her latest five books covering energy, mining, land access and Extractives, energy arbitration, and negotiation in Extractives.
Victoria offers extensive experience in the Energy and Mining sectors having worked with various institutions; regional and international organizations including assignments for The Queen Mary University of London (EU Energy Project); The International Energy Charter Secretariat in Belgium; The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment in New York; the East African Community Secretariat in Tanzania; the Southern African Development Community Secretariat in Botswana; International Arbitration Case Law in New York; Uganda Christian University; to mention but a few. She has also worked with both the private and public legal sectors.
She has presented as a speaker and panellist in several forums and conferences. She has also advised African governments on oil, gas and mining projects including training officials from the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company: leading a capacity building training for an international NGO OXFAM: appearing as an expert witness before the Commission of Inquiry into Land matters in Uganda; presenting comments on the South African Petroleum Bill before the country’s Policy Makers; leading a team of energy experts in reviewing Energy/Mining laws and policies for countries such as Namibia, Ethiopia, Uganda etc.
Victoria has an active YouTube Channel and Podcast both focused on energy and mining discussions. She is one of the few people who got her PhD in less than 3 years below the age of 30 years. For more, visit www.victorianalule.com.
Jocyline Omondi is a Lawyer and energy specialist who has dedicated her career to navigating the com...More
Ms. Jocyline Omondi
Jocyline Omondi is a Lawyer and energy specialist who has dedicated her career to navigating the complex legal and regulatory frameworks in the energy industry. She is currently the Assistant Executive Director at Africa Energy and Minerals Management Initiative (AEMI) and the Chief Operating Officer at Elgon Links Energy Solutions Limited.
She was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. Jocyline developed an early interest in oil, gas, and energy Law after earning her undergraduate degree in Law from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. She proceeded to attend the University of Dundee in Scotland, United Kingdom where she specialized in International Oil and Gas Law and Policy and graduated with a Distinction.
Jocyline has worked with the UK Department of International Development (DFID) funded Extractive HUB project, where she quickly established herself as a rising star in the field. She has also worked with one of the top Global Law firms, White and Case LLP London branch, United Kingdom. Over the years, she has worked on a wide range of energy-related issues, reviewed several contractual agreements, consulted for various institutions and reviewed legal and regulatory frameworks for several countries in the energy sector.
Jocyline is a certified professional mediator from the Mediation Training Institute (MTI) and an accredited Court Annexed mediator. She is well versed in the area of alternative dispute resolution, contractual management, legal analysis, project management and legal research. She is also an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a member of several professional international organisations including the Energy Institute and the Association of International Energy Negotiators.
In addition to her legal work, Sarah is passionate about promoting sustainability through creating cruelty free scented candles, wax melts and diffusers. She is an entrepreneur and has been a speaker at industry conferences, webinars and events. She has also organized, managed and moderated several events and conferences in the industry.
Mrs Chioma Vivian Basil is currently a PhD Candidate conducting her research with the Energy Justice...More
Ms Chioma Vivian Basil
Mrs Chioma Vivian Basil is currently a PhD Candidate conducting her research with the Energy Justice and Social Contract Chair of University of Pau and Adour Countries France. She holds an LLM in Energy and Climate Law from the University of Groningen, Netherlands. She is a legal practitioner called to the Nigerian Bar. Before commencing further studies, she worked as a legal associate with Michaelmas Chambers and the Law office of Nnabuihe & Nnabuihe in Abuja, Nigeria.
Presently, she is the Development Director & Mentorship Project Manager of the African Energy and Mineral Management Initiative (AEMI) – a non-profit organization situate in Uganda. Her interest in the energy space was spurred by her concern about the unsustainable maximization of energy compounds, inadequate regulations, and the lack of efficient energy practices towards a better society.
Chioma has published some articles, including, a paper on Renewable Energy Deployment in Nigeria published on the AEMI website, and a co-authored an article bordering on the economics, policy and regulation of Carbon Capture and Storage technology development in Australia. This article was published in June 2022 in Volume 20 Issue 4 of the Oil, Gas and Energy Law (OGEL), an internationally reputed energy law journal, as part of its “Special Issue on Carbon Neutral Energy”. Her interests include, energy justice, energy communities, carbon capture and storage and artisanal mining.
Ms. Jacinta Namigadde
Kennedy Chege (Kenyan national) is a Researcher and PhD Candidate at the NRF/DST SARChI: Mineral Law...More
Mr.Kennedy Macharia Chege
Kennedy Chege (Kenyan national) is a Researcher and PhD Candidate at the NRF/DST SARChI: Mineral Law in Africa (MLiA) Research Chair at the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa. His Doctoral research relates to mining law, specifically Oil and Gas Law, incorporating aspects of Competition/ Antitrust Law, under the supervision of the distinguished Professor Hanri Mostert (NRF/DST SARChI Research Chair: Mineral Law in Africa) as well as Dr Katharine Kemp (Senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia).
Kennedy’s responsibilities at the Chair include: coordinating the Specialized LLM in the Law of Mineral and Petroleum Extraction & Use programme at the university, guest lecturing in the courses under this programme; supervising LLM theses; participating in the research functions of the Chair etc.
Kennedy is also a practitioner at Africa’s largest law firm, ENSafrica, dealing with matters relating to Mineral & Mining Law, Energy Law, Competition/Antitrust Law, and general corporate and commercial work. His role requires him to work in multiple departments in different offices around the continent i.e. Cape Town, Johannesburg, Nairobi and the Accra offices of ENSafrica.
Kennedy holds a Master of Laws (LLM) Degree in Commercial Law, coupled with Mining Law; a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree, and a Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) Degree majoring in Public Policy and Administration, all from UCT.
Kennedy has a deep passion for mentorship, having been a peer mentor for the MasterCard Foundation for 3 years between 2016 and 2018, and mentored students from across the world. He has also mentored students at Rosebank Progress College for more than 5 years, particularly Kenyan students coming to study in South Africa for the first time.
Ms. Sarah Mukunde
Mariam is a statistician/economist by education and profession. She is currently a Senior Economist ...More
Mariam Nanyunja Kiggundu
Mariam is a statistician/economist by education and profession. She is currently a Senior Economist in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. She is a founding member of the Dundee Student Chapter of British Institute of Energy Economics. Mariam has participated in a number of international energy and economic forums and workshops.
She holds an Msc. International Energy Studies and Energy Economics (Distinction) – University of Dundee, United Kingdom; Master of Arts in Economic Policy and Planning – Makerere University; Bachelor of Statistics – Makerere University, Uganda; Certificate in project planning; and numerous certificates in Public Debt management and analysis.
Mr. Hillary Turyahebwa is a Graduate Mechanical Engineer from Makerere University who brings onboard...More
Mr. Hillary Turyahebwa
Mr. Hillary Turyahebwa is a Graduate Mechanical Engineer from Makerere University who brings onboard his engineering background and experience in energy systems and product design and development. He is currently into mineral and energy advocacy with AEMI on the African continent with current projects in Uganda.
He is passionate about clean, and green energy systems, mining technology development and modification. He is an affiliate to the Institute of Research Doctors and Engineers (IRED) conducting community outreach programmes focusing on energy and mineral sectors
My name is Ebony Omodara, and I am delighted to introduce myself as a social media associate intern ...More
Ebony Omodara
My name is Ebony Omodara, and I am delighted to introduce myself as a social media associate intern at AEMI. As a first-generation Canadian with Nigerian and Surinamese heritage, I have been instilled with a profound understanding of the detrimental effects of exploitation and a strong commitment to championing the equitable empowerment of hardworking individuals. With a background in PR and design, I firmly believe that social media wields an immense potential to generate meaningful impact.
Currently, I am in the final stages of completing a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in the Netherlands, which has equipped me with a diverse skill set and refined my ability to connect with diverse audiences. As I progress in my academic journey, I intend to focus on human-computer interaction. While my primary focus lies in social media marketing, I remain open to continuous learning and growth in various facets of the digital landscape.
Above all, my ultimate aspiration is to actively raise awareness and advocate for initiatives that expedite economic development in Africa, while simultaneously nurturing a sustainable future. I am thrilled by the opportunity to collaborate with the dedicated and talented individuals at AEMI and make this a reality.