Caroline is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a certified project manager (CPM), a land governance specialist, a devolution Champion. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Nagpur University, a post graduate diploma in law (PGD) from the Kenya School of Law (KSL) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) (Strategic Management) from JKUAT. She is a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA Kenya), the Certified Professional Mediators of East Africa and the Land, Environment & Climate Change (LECC) Baraza.
Ms. Khasoa has over 25 years of experience in land governance, environmental justice, dispute resolution and institutional reform. She has proven leadership in legal advisory, public policy development, governance oversight and administration of land justice. Her MBA research focused on the Fit for Purpose Justice Approach. Her core competencies include land Governance & Public Land Management, Institutional Governance & Policy Reform, Professional Training & Capacity Building and Community Justice, Civic Education & ADR.
Caroline has been recognized for boardroom leadership and governance impact. She has successfully influenced institutional strategies, strengthened compliance systems, and championed reforms that enhance access to justice and sustainable development. She is articulate, innovative, and persuasive, with proven ability to mobilize resources, resolve complex challenges, and deliver results that surpass expectations.
Ms. Khasoa is the National Land Commission (NLC) Deputy Director – Legal Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services where she provides legal advisory, oversees litigation and ADR frameworks. Previously, she was the County Coordinator in Kakamega County from 2014 to 2020 where she managed public land, led preparation of County Land Assets & Liabilities Report, which was ranked the best nationally.
Caroline is a Council member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)– Nairobi Branch (2024 – Present). Previously, she served as Council Member – LSK (2012 – 2016) where she advocates for Branch Devolution Fund and legal aid initiatives. She is the convenor – Nairobi Branch Law Reform & Devolution Committee and the Senior Bar Mentorship Platform. She is a champion of rule of law, professional welfare and legal policy implementation.
Caroline also serves as a member – Nairobi ELC Bar–Bench Committee & Users Committee; facilitated judge trainings and mediation initiatives. She has also served as a member – LSK Gender Committee where she promoted women’s opportunities in law.
As the convenor – LECC Baraza, Ms. Khasoa advances dialogue in land governance, environmental protection and climate justice. She has also been a trainer and facilitator: LSK CPDs, NLC, FIDA Kenya, Judiciary, and LECC Baraza programs.
Ms. Khasoa has served as a member of Kimilili Municipality Board, where she was the chair, Administration & Finance Committee. She has also been a board Member – National Environment Complaints Committee (NECC) where she contributed to Public Interest Litigation Handbook. As a Council Member – FIDA Kenya, she promoted access to justice for women and participated in 66th CSW, New York, on social protection for orphaned vulnerable children (OVC) and the elderly. In the spirit of giving back to the society, #GiveToGain, Ms. Khasoa has served as aBoard of Management (BOM) member at Kamusinga Girls, Goibei Girls, Chesamisi Boys and Maeni Girls Secondary Schools. She also serves in Kimilili Community Land Users CBO, Maeni Evacuation of Ignorance & Poverty Initiative and Maeni Friends Church.
