Chief legal officer | Rural Electrification Authority

Pauline Sewe
Chief legal officer | Rural Electrification Authority
Career Biography
Pauline has played a key role in implementing Kenya’s Energy Act, 2019, as a member of the Taskforce on the Implementation of the Energy Act, contributing to the development of the policy and regulatory frameworks required to operationalise the country’s energy reforms. Her work has supported the development of 29 pieces of subsidiary legislation, as well as key sector frameworks including the Integrated National Energy Plan (INEP) Framework and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Access Corporation (RERAC) frameworks.
In her role at REREC, Pauline has led the legal drafting and structuring of contracts for major government and donor-funded programmes, including the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP), the Kenya Electricity Modernization Project (KEMP), and the Operations and Maintenance Framework for the Garissa Solar Power Plant. Beyond her legal practice, she serves as Data Protection Officer, Internal ISO Auditor, and Trust Secretary and Trustee of the REREC Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme.
A strong advocate for innovation within the legal function, Pauline played a leading role in implementing SAP Contract Lifecycle Management (SAP-CLM) as part of Project Platinum, REREC’s wider digital transformation initiative. She provided end-to-end functional leadership for the SAP-CLM workstream, helping digitise contract management processes and strengthen compliance monitoring, visibility of contractual obligations, and risk management. The project was subsequently recognised as a finalist in the 2019 SAP Africa Quality Awards in the Business Transformation category.
Passionate about mentorship and professional development, Pauline is committed to supporting the next generation of legal professionals. She holds an LL.M. with a specialisation in International Energy Law and is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.