THAYU WAINAINA

A PORTFOLIO

Law, climate
and social governance.

I’m Thayu Wainaina, a final-year law student interested in environmental law, sustainability, public law and conveyancing. I am particularly drawn to social governance and to how law, institutions and communities can work together to support accountable, equitable and sustainable outcomes.

Professional portrait of Thayu Wainaina

SELECTED PIECES

Portfolio

BOOK IN DEVELOPMENT

The Green Mandate

A collaborative book with Sheila Kiarie and Pranjul Sharma, published by Activate Green Trust, exploring youth leadership, climate policy, environmental governance and climate justice.

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SELECTED RECOGNITION & EXPERIENCE

A focused record.

A small selection of work and recognition that reflects the direction of my legal and public-interest practice.

RECOGNITION

UWE Bristol Sustainability Impact Award

UWE BRISTOL · MAY 2026

Recognised for a sustained contribution to environmental leadership and positive social impact.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Pacy Advocates LLP

LEGAL INTERN · NAIROBI · 2024

Supervised research on contract disputes, civil case preparation and court-facing legal work.

SUPERVISED LEGAL ADVICE

Bristol Musicians Advice Service

STUDENT LEGAL ADVISOR · BRISTOL · 2025–2026

Supervised client advice on intellectual property, copyright and creative rights.