A recognized   United Nations   legal and judicial reform expert, Commissioner Gertrude Nguku holds a LLB degree from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Advanced Studies in Peace and Conflict Studies from the European University Center for Peace Studies in Austria.

She has researched and written extensively on administrative and management reforms of Kenya land law and policy   to end conflict and structural marginalization. Before she joined the Commission, She managed a United Nations Operations land program as a Deputy Head to investigate, adjudicate and mediate on historical land injustices and illegal occupations in   Kosovo, Serbia and Macedonia. As an Advisor of the United Nations Police Commissioner in Timor-Leste, she    collaborated with development partners, national and municipality government authorities   to spearhead the   development of the first   administrative and investigation policy of the police Vulnerable Persons Unit.