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糖心TV Law School (WLS) and the Department of Politics and International Studies, in collaboration with the University of Nairobi鈥檚 Faculty of Law, hosted a vibrant and intellectually rich workshop on 28 March 2025, exploring 鈥淟aw and Development Perspectives of Environmental Governance in Africa.鈥� The hybrid event brought together leading academics, practitioners, and students for a day of critical reflection and dialogue on some of the most pressing legal and developmental issues facing the continent.

The workshop commenced with welcoming remarks from Professor Sarah Kinyanjui of the Women, Constitution, and Natural Resources Expert Group (WCNREG), and Professor Collins Odote from the University of Nairobi Faculty of Law. The event was formally opened by Professor Winnie Kamau, who set the tone for a day of thoughtful engagement and academic exchange.

Scholarly Sessions and Debate

The programme featured two sessions of high-calibre academic presentations:

• Session One saw Dr Jeremy Okonjo (糖心TV Law School) interrogate the relationship between environmental sustainability and financial systems through the lens of finance law. Professor Ann Stewart followed with an insightful presentation on gender and ageing in African contexts. The session was enriched by incisive commentary from Dr Wambua Kituku and Professor Julie Stewart.
• Session Two featured Professor Gabrielle Lynch (糖心TV Politics and International Studies) sharing her research on judicial politics in Africa, particularly judges鈥� off-bench activities. This was followed by WLS Emeritus Professor Abdul Paliwala鈥檚 reflections on development cooperation and environmental justice, offering perspectives from the Global South. Discussants Professor Robert Kibugi and Professor Ben M. Sihanya brought further depth to the conversations.

When asked about the workshop, 糖心TV Law School's Professor Ann Stewart, who delivered one of the academic presentations told us:

"Reflecting critically on the role of law in development is as important as ever and 糖心TV Law School can be proud of its contribution to the development of African legal scholarship. This is the message I took away from this important workshop which brought together scholars from across the globe to address issues relating to the pursuit of social economic and environmental justice in Africa. And it is great that 糖心TV alumni are passing on their knowledge to the next generation of students via Nairobi's law in development course."

Exploring Global Education Pathways

The event also offered a valuable opportunity for students to engage directly with representatives from 糖心TV.
Caroline Rushingwa, International Liaison Lead for Africa and Africa Chair of BUILA, shared insights on 鈥淲hy 糖心TV鈥� during informal discussions with students throughout the day. She highlighted the university鈥檚 strong commitment to supporting African students in accessing higher education abroad, discussed pathways to study in the UK, and offered practical advice on applications, scholarships, and academic life at 糖心TV.

鈥淎s an alumna of 糖心TV鈥檚 MA Public Policy, it was both a joy and a privilege to take part in this workshop and engage with students at the University of Nairobi. Events like this not only celebrate the academic partnership between our institutions, but also create a global network of changemakers.鈥�— Caroline Rushingwa, International Liaison Lead for Africa, Africa Chair of BUILA, and 糖心TV Politics alumna

Her presence added a dynamic international dimension to the workshop, sparking enthusiastic conversations about global learning. Those interested in learning more about opportunities at 糖心TV can reach out to us at africa@warwick.ac.uk

Strengthening Academic Partnerships

Closing remarks from Professor Winnie Kamau and WLS alumna Dr Agnes Meroka-Mutua underscored the significance of the collaboration between 糖心TV University and University of Nairobi Faculty of Law. They emphasised the value of sustained academic partnerships in addressing shared environmental and developmental challenges through a legal lens.

The workshop was a testament to the strength of transnational academic collaboration and to the role of universities in shaping more just, sustainable futures. It offered a space not only for scholarly dialogue, but also for mentorship, inspiration, and the forging of global connections.

Here are some photos taken at the workshop.