Mid Year Report 2019 2 Pro Bono & Csr Mid Year Report 2019
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MID YEAR REPORT 2019 2 PRO BONO & CSR MID YEAR REPORT 2019 Patron, CSR Committee At A&K we pride ourselves in our culture of giving back. We encourage our staff to not only give but to actively participate in the projects that we support. As a result we continue to see the impact that our efforts are making on people’s lives. I am particularly proud to highlight the Firm’s contribution towards the putting up of an exclusive Managing law library at Strathmore University, which was officially opened on 27th June this year. The Anjarwalla & Khanna Law Library is a marker of our commitment to use our resources to further the Partner’s remarks rule of law and enhance access to legal education. I would especially like to thank the A&K Partners for this contribution. Overall, we are happy to have been instrumental “From everyone who has been given much, much in bringing change to the lives of many through will be demanded; and from the one who has been our CSR efforts in the first half of 2019. We are entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” committed to continue to do more. My deep {Luke 12:48 (NIV)} gratitude goes to the members of the CSR At Anjarwalla & Khanna, we take a broad view of Committee for their exemplary work and to the our obligations to our country, continent and the staff members who have participated in each of the world at large, and as such we see ourselves as initiatives. being expected to give back in a great way. We Rosa Nduati-Mutero take tremendous pride in giving of our time and Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna resources to those less fortunate than us and we Patron, CSR Committee continue to foster this culture within the Firm. It is my hope that as you read through this mid-year report you will get to see the efforts of our CSR & Pro Bono teams to give back to those less fortunate. I hope that this will make you as proud as I am of Patron, Pro bono Committee their achievements in this first half of 2019. As a firm we take on strategic Pro Bono matters, I would like to thank my partners Rosa Nduati- with a high impact on our society. We are careful Mutero and Aisha Abdallah and their respective to ensure that the use of our time and resources teams for the good work they continue to do. will cause positive ripple effects rather than simply Karim Anjarwalla doing a number of ad hoc matters. Managing Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna We focus on specific thematic areas where we believe we can match our expertise to real needs. These themes are: Enhancing democracy and good governance, enhancing the rule of law, taking on worthy causes where there is flagrant injustice, assisting charities and taking on matters that can leverage A&K’s unique position as a full service law firm and its relationship with ALN to provide a positive outcome. Aisha Abdallah Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna Patron, Pro-Bono Committee PRO BONO & CSR MID YEAR REPORT 2019 3 Beneficiary remarks “The best gift I ever got was a library subscription that my uncle paid for when I was eleven years old, and it changed my life. By gifting us not just a subscription but an entire library, Anjarwalla & Khanna have given an immeasurable gift to our students and to members of their academy who will now be inspired to grow and to have a huge positive impact in this country.” - Dr. Vincent Ogutu, Vice Chancellor-Designate, Strathmore University “We would like to record our thanks to you for your donation ... for our Jubilee celebration” ~Sr. Mary Jacintha for the Little Sisters of the Poor “Siobhan’s Concern takes this opportunity to extend our gratitude to your entire team. We are very grateful for your contributions and support towards the Coast Charity Tour. Special thanks goes to: Mrs. Mona Doshi, Mrs. Widad Alamin, Mrs. Lily Nzomo, Mrs. Rosa Nduati, Mr. Ushwin Khanna, Mr. Akash Devani, Mrs. Judy Ombura and Mrs. Mary Muthoni for constantly propelling the entire activity.” God bless you all. Best Regards,” ~Jesse Arika, Chair – Siobhan’s Concern “AWET has been overwhelmed with the expert timely legal advice, guidance and support provided by Aisha, Christopher Ndegwa and team at A&K. Not only has this enabled the charity to continue to operate efficiently in the region, but, has also given AWET an opportunity to work with A&K and its contacts to jointly support vital projects including a national project (with the government) to deliver schools for the blind, self-sustaining projects nationally and assisting an orphanage in Nairobi. AWET looks forward to continuing to work with and build on its excellent relationship with A&K to help the poor and deprived in Kenya. Thank you for your continued support, it is very much appreciated.” ~ Anis Dadu, Angel Welfare & Education Trust “To our esteemed caring friends and family in particular ANJARWALLA & KHANNA TEAM:- Ms Rosa, Mr. Geoffrey, Mr. Ikoha, Ms. Esther, Ms Golda, Mr. Dennis, Ms. Fridah, Ms. Rizichi, Mr. Robert and the entire CSR Committee. On behalf of the kids and the entire fraternity of Friends of Orphans Children home, we say thank you very much. Your kind hearts and hospitality has inspired and motivated us.” ~ Evans Okwara Ochudi, Friends of Orphans 4 PRO BONO & CSR MID YEAR REPORT 2019 Highlight of the first half of 2019 A&K identified Strathmore University Law School is an achievement that A&K is proud of and the firm (SLS), an already established centre for academic remain committed to having a positive impact on excellence as a strategic partner for the sharing of society. We believe that the library will serve as a knowledge, resources and expertise. A&K partnered linchpin to improving the quality of legal education with SLS in August 2018 and, through its CSR and Pro and raising the bar for the practice of law in Kenya Bono arms, donated USD 150,000 towards the fit out and across Africa. of the new SLS Law Library housed in the new ultra- The event was full of vibrant discussions moderated modern Sir Thomas Moore building. A&K believes by Prof. Luis Franceschi, with panellists including that SLS is one of Kenya’s most innovative and high A&K Partner Karim Anjarwalla, Dr. Willy Mutunga CJ quality law schools and that this investment will (Rtd), Dr. Vincent Ogutu Strathmore University’s Vice contribute to improving the learning outcomes of Chancellor Designate, Mr. Gerald Abila an Executive the SLS students. Director at Barefoot Law and Ms Kimberly Mureithi The Anjarwalla & Khanna Law Library which has a student representative analysing the role played been fitted through our partnership with Strathmore by knowledge people and technology in building a University Law School was officially unveiled on case for justice in Kenya. June 27, 2019. The Anjarwalla & Khanna Law Library “A&K’s donation is an essential and innovative step forward in the interplay between legal education and practice. It shows the commitment of practitioners to shift legal education toward a modern exciting chemistry between technology, practice, teaching and adjudication. This modern library will serve as a modern Areopagus of ideas to learn from the past, to question the present and to design our future for better justice and a fairer and forward looking society. Without A&K we would have no library. We are very grateful to A&K for the donation and for sharing in our commitment to excellent legal education in Kenya and from Kenya.” - Prof Luis Franceschi, Dean Emeritus, Strathmore Law School PRO BONO & CSR MID YEAR REPORT 2019 5 6 PRO BONO & CSR MID YEAR REPORT 2019 Kimbia na Afrika A&K is proud to have participated in the Kimbia na Afrika charity event that took place at Starehe Girls on Tuesday, 7th May 2019. We were delighted to be joined by Augustine Lugonzo, Oscar Dennis and Eric Ogweno from the Kenya National Rugby Seven’s team who made it to the event despite being in training at the time ahead of their participation in the London leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series. The players inspired and encouraged the girls to play rugby and also donated an autographed rugby ball to the school. Students from both Starehe Girls and Kariobangi Girls participated in short races. The A&K team also participated in races against staff from Starehe Girls and Kariobangi Girls. A&K men outdid themselves in the races despite coming up against players from the National Rugby Team. To end the day, the Kenya Rugby Sevens team, Rosa Nduati-Mutero and Willie Oelofse from A&K and Sanjay Sharma from AASK Advisory Services issued medals to the various categories of race winners. In addition a total of 58 pairs of running shoes were donated to both schools. This would not have been possible without your generous contribution. To crown it all our very own Mariah, Salma, Robert, Ikoha and Rosa got on stage and danced together with the girls while Lily, Mariah, Irene, Robert took loads of selfies with them. PRO BONO & CSR MID YEAR REPORT 2019 7 8 PRO BONO & CSR MID YEAR REPORT 2019 Faraja Cancer Support Trust Faraja is one of our adopted charities which we have supported for years. Faraja supports those who are battling with cancer through the provision of complementary therapies, counseling and support groups. Faraja also provides financial support towards the medical bills of cancer patients who cannot afford the treatment.