Foster research in international and development law to inform policy reforms. Provide an intellectual habitat for continuing legal learning on international and development law. Create a knowledge hub on international and development law through publication. Establish a platform for global...
Mount Kenya University’s Centre for International and Development Law (CIDLAW) offers market competitive courses with an aim of graduating well equipped graduates who also have professional certification. We support masters of laws and we offer certified secretariat course
Centre for International and Development Law (CIDLaw) is based at Parklands law school in Nairobi. We have a physical office, lecture halls, moot courts and boardrooms where we conduct meeting, capacity building training and student mentorship forums.
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By Director, CIDLAW – Mount Kenya University
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Centre for International and Development Law (CIDLAW) at Mount Kenya University. As the Director of the Institute, I am honoured to lead a team of passionate scholars, researchers, and practitioners committed to advancing knowledge, dialogue, and impactful legal research in international and development law.
At CIDLAW, we strive to be a hub of academic excellence and practical engagement. We offer a platform for students, academics, and policy-makers to explore global legal issues, support development-oriented initiatives, and contribute to shaping a more just and equitable world. Through collaborative research, training, and public engagement, our goal is to make a meaningful contribution both locally and internationally.
Whether you are a student, partner institution, legal practitioner, or stakeholder in development, we invite you to engage with our programs, participate in our forums, and join us in shaping the future of international and development law.
Karibu CIDLAW – where global ideas meet local impact.
Judy Ngayu
Director, Centre for International and Development Law
We are committed to fostering academic progress through rigorous legal research, innovative teaching methods, and continuous intellectual engagement that prepares our students for global legal challenges.
CIDLAW mentors students through personalized guidance and academic support from a highly qualified and experienced faculty committed to excellence in international and development law.
CIDLAW regularly hosts public lectures featuring distinguished legal scholars and practitioners, providing students with opportunities to engage in thought-provoking discussions on international and development law.
Learn under the guidance of experienced legal scholars and practitioners who are passionate about international and development law.
Our programs are designed to equip you with a deep understanding of global legal issues while grounding you in the practical realities of development law in Africa and beyond.
Engage in cutting-edge legal research that contributes to policy-making, human rights, and sustainable development.
Participate in high-impact public lectures, workshops, and dialogues featuring leading voices in law and governance.
Build a strong foundation for careers in international organizations, government, NGOs, academia, and legal practice.
Join a vibrant intellectual community that encourages dialogue, debate, and collaboration across disciplines.
Benefit from access to a wide range of legal databases, research materials, and networks with local and international legal institutions.
CIDLAW is committed to nurturing critical thinking, ethical leadership, and social responsibility in every student.
Gain hands-on experience through moot courts, internships, legal aid clinics, and field-based research projects.
Receive continuous academic advising, career guidance, and opportunities for further studies or professional certification in international and development law.
Mount Kenya University,
Parklands Law School
P.O. Box 13495–00100
GPO, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: cidlaw@mku.ac.ke
Phone: +254 714 920104
