Our Nairobi office, Kieti Law LLP is a leading law firm
Our Kenyan law firm provides personalised legal services of the highest quality in key specialist areas of practice.
Our overarching goal is to provide seamless legal services in East Africa through our Kenya office.
The team of lawyers in Kenya have been involved in market leading transactions including advising on banking and finance matters, corporate and commercial transactions, employment law, capital markets, project finance, environmental law and energy, tax & exchange control, and intellectual property in a wide range for sectors.
Our overarching goal is to provide seamless legal services in East Africa through this office to enable our worldwide clients to harness the vast opportunities for sustainable investment that lie within that region of the continent and beyond.
Featured News
Kenya Budget Speech
13 June 2024 marked a pivotal day in Kenya’s history; it is the day that the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u delivered one of the...
Kenya unveils Carbon Market Regulations
The gazettement of the Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations, 2024 (Regulations) on 17 May 2024, has set the stage for the regulatory oversight of carbon project development...
Worrying trend in exercise of statutory power of sale: A preserve of entities conducting banking or financial business and licensed by CBK?
At the heart of every secured lending transaction is a lender’s comfort in the knowledge that in the event of default by the borrower, it will be able to enforce its security, including...
Enhancing supervision in the banking sector: A review of the Draft Banking (Penalties) Regulations, 2024
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) plays a fundamental role in maintaining stability within Kenya’s banking sector. According to the Banking Act (Act), the CBK is empowered to make regulations...
Key insights into the Public Benefits Organizations Act, 2013
Delay is not denial. This famed phrase could not be truer for Kenyan civil society in light of the Government’s gazetting of 14 May 2024 as the commencement date of the Public Benefit...
LISTEN | Tax proposals outlined in the recently unveiled Finance Bill 2024
On 16 May 2024, CDH Kenya hosted a breakfast forum for a diverse group of industry leaders from sectors including banking and finance, private equity, logistics, betting, and education.
Njeri Wagacha talks to Jennifer Chimanga, Partner, Co-Head of the Africa Group, and Global TMT Sector Lead at Clifford Chance
Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast titled "Njeri Talks Law." This month, Njeri talks to Jennifer Chimanga, Partner, Co-Head of the Africa Group, and Global Technology,...
Njeri talks to George Odo and Lilian Oyando
Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'.
CDH and East Africa Venture Capital Association Series | Episode 1
In this first episode Njeri Wagacha, talks to CEO, Christine Maina and COO, Jacklyne Iminza-Anyamba of EAVCA.
Celebrating women's voices on International Women's Day 2024
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating...
Finance Bill 2024 as the bill nears enactment
Tax & Exchange control Partner, Alex Kanyi joined Nairobi senator, Edwin Sifuna, Chair of the Defence Committee, Nelson Koech and Chair, Finance & Planning Committee, Kuria Kimani...
Analysis of the contentious Finance Bill 2024
Lena Onyango, Partner in our Tax & Exchange Control practice joined Michelle Ngele Odhiambo on the New Dawn show on K24 Tv to provide an analysis of the contentious Finance Bill 2024.
Highlights of Finance Bill 2024 that will shape the future of Kenya
Alex Kanyi, Partner in our Tax & Exchange Control practice joined a panel of leading experts, Mulle Musau, Diana Gichengo, and Frankline Mukwanja on the DayBreak on Citizen TV Kenya...
Kenya Finance Bill 2023
The long-awaited Finance Bill, 2023 (Bill) was finally tabled before the National Assembly on 4 May 2023.
An antidote to the country's debt crisis
CDH Kenya Partner, Alex recently spoke to KBC about the expansion of taxpayers in Kenya, an antidote to the country's debt crisis
Video | The significant impact of our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice
As we commemorate Human Rights Day on Thursday, 21 March, one of the ways CDH demonstrates our commitment to the transformation of our society is through our dedicated Pro Bono & Human...
Njeri Wagacha talks to Carol Musyoka
Every month CDH Kenya Partner, Njeri Wagacha publishes her podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In this month's episode, Njeri sits down with the accomplished Carol Musyoka
Njeri Wagacha talks to Wangechi Gichuki and Linda Anene - Videocast
Every month CDH Kenya Partner, Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. This month, Njeri welcomes esteemed guests Wangechi Gichuki, Head of Legal and Secretarial Services,...
Njeri Wagacha talks to Mary Wamae - Videocast
Njeri Wagacha talks to Mary Wamae, Group Executive Director at Equity Group Holdings PLC
Webinar Recording | Kenya Budget Speech for the fiscal year 2024-2025
This morning CDH Tax & Exchange Control Partner's Alex Kanyi and Lena Onyango were joined by Ruth Kendagor, Head Researcher at Institute of Public Finance, and Julians Amboko, Business...
WATCH | Tax proposals outlined in the recently unveiled Finance Bill 2024
On 16 May 2024, CDH Kenya hosted a breakfast forum for a diverse group of industry leaders from sectors including banking and finance, private equity, logistics, betting, and education.
Webinar recording | The Advent of eTIMS Addressing the pain points
Our CDH Kenya team held an exclusive insightful discussion on the Advent of eTIMS: Addressing the pain points.
Webinar Recording | Unlocking and Protecting Investment Flow in Africa: The AfCFTA Investment Protocol
Investment into existing and new industries in Africa is critical to unlock the economic growth and development benefits the AfCFTA holds for Africa.
Benefitting from the Tax Amnesty Program: The Quick Steps
The Finance Act 2023 introduced a Tax Amnesty Program which is a great opportunity for Kenyan taxpayers.
Featured Downloads
CDH Kenya Brochure
Doing business across Africa offers unique opportunities and challenges, and with these come a need to understand the cultural, economic and political nuances that exist across the vast continent. Our firm is strongly positioned to serve your legal needs.
DownloadThe Recruitment to Retirement Guide: The Kenyan Edition
This guide covers employment law topics in Kenya, including hiring options, conditions of employment, business transfers, termination of employment, retirement and post-termination restraints.
DownloadIntellectual Property
Our firm has unique IP law capabilities that make us a key partner for our clients in their efforts to achieve this in Kenya and other parts of Africa.
DownloadCDH Africa Corporate Guide
The purpose of this guide is to simplify the position, in relation to incorporation and setting up in various African jurisdictions, and will provide its readers with an overview of their obligations in relation to this.
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Corporate & Commercial Law
Key contacts
Clarice Wambua
Consultant
Environmental Law
Desmond Odhiambo
Partner
Dispute Resolution
Shem Otanga
Partner
Corporate & Commercial Law
Njeri Wagacha
Partner, Head of East Africa: Industrials, Manufacturing and Trade Sector
Corporate & Commercial Law
Alex Kanyi
Partner
Tax & Exchange Control
Martha Mbugua
Partner
Corporate & Commercial Law
Lydia Owuor
Partner
Real Estate Law
Lena Onyango
Partner
Tax & Exchange Control
Stella Situma
Partner
Finance & Banking Law