Hi! Welcome to my blog website, my Full name is Tito Mbariti ( Formerly known as Tito Mbariti Mburu)
[LL.B Hons] [LL.M- International Law with International Relations]
Solicitor of the Senior Court of England & Wales
Advocate Of the High Court Of Kenya
Language: English, Swahili
Origins
I was born in a busy suburb of Nairobi City, Kenya. I am the second born of a family of 4 children and have two very determined parents who drilled the importance of a good education into me at an early stage. My neighbourhood was a good mix of people, with most living on the breadline.
I completed both primary and secondary school in Kenya state schools. I initially thought I would endup in science as I was very good at science and my dad was also a science lecturer. I in fact applied and was accepted to study a Degree In Pharmacy at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. That was never to happen though…
Why law?
I gained a passion for law back in the year 2000 following my unlawful arrest by police back in Nairobi, Kenya. The saga led to me being held incommunicado for several days in a police extortion scheme until I was assisted by a lawyer. This left me vowing to learn the law, and to fight for my rights and the rights of others.
Why Human Rights and Immigration?
The main reason I joined the profession was to help and advocate for peoples rights, especially those who didn’t have a voice. Following Law School I joined a local insurance firm in Kenya. I felt that this fell short of my objectives, as I acted in defence of insurance companies, hindering the rightful compensation of families, who had often suffered loss in motor accidents. I yearned to work in a role which would involve assisting the less fortunate, minorities and those fighting for justice against the big corporations and governments.
I initially thought that I would best achieve this aim by working for civil societies, so I chose to study a Masters in International Law with International Relations, thus equipping myself with the required skills. In the UK I sought work with civil societies protecting minorities, and as a migrant I naturally gravitated towards assisting refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants, as I saw the distress caused by the endless red tape and injustices of the system. I initially worked for a Legal Aid firm but became frustrated with the increasing reduction of cases in which we could assist. I chose to go it alone, assisting clients by offering free initial advice and flexible, reasonable fees.
Social
Outside of my professional life I am also a husband, married to a very supportive English lady, and a proud father, of two children, who inspires me to continue to fight for a fairer world, where your right to family or private life, is not pegged to how much you earn, the colour of your skin, or any other bureaucratic obstacles created by governments.
Outside the office I enjoy being out and about, nature and meeting people from different nationalities and cultures. I enjoy cycling, nature walks with my family and doing random things – such as dance to a tune or two (I am an African of course!). True to stereotype I also enjoy participating in long distance running events, especially for good causes such as charity fundraising.