
Wabia Karugu
Legal Associate: Executive Director’s Office
Wabia Nganatha Karugu is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, and a dedicated human rights activist. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Strathmore University (First Class Honours) and a Master of Laws in International Law from the University of Glasgow (with Distinction).
With over seven years of experience, she has honed her skills in legal research and writing, advocacy, and project management. Through her professional journey, she has deepened her knowledge of human rights, international law, and the African human rights system. Wabia’s career objective is to advance women’s rights across the continent by contributing to advocacy efforts that promote the full realisation of these rights.
As a Legal Associate in the Executive Director’s Office, Wabia supports the Executive Director through legal research and drafting, provides high-level administrative and coordination support, and contributes to the development and tracking of the organisation’s establishment and strengthening efforts.
In her free time, she enjoys jewellery making, reading African historical fiction, discovering new music, and spending time with family and friends.
About Us
Founded in 2014, the Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) is a Pan-African and feminist initiative with a timely remit: to strengthen strategic human rights litigation across the African continent. Essentially, we aim to change the way that strategic litigation is used so as to enable broader access to justice and to support those who seek to hold states accountable for violations of women’s human rights and sexual rights.
Contact Details
Contact Number:
+27 11 338 9028
Fax: +27 11 338 9029
Address: 87 de Korte Street,
South Point Corner, 7th Floor Braamfontein, 2017 Gauteng, South Africa