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Kieti Law LLP, Kenya

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.

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Avoid costly mistakes: Why formal agreements are critical in mutual separations
Employment LawArticle

Avoid costly mistakes: Why formal agreements are critical in mutual separations

What happens when a resignation is agreed upon without the clarity of a formal written agreement? The recent case of Mwenda v Afri Business LLP and Another KEELRC 2346 highlights the...
The fine line between debt and equity: An analysis of the Aquavita case and its impact on structuring redeemable preference shares
Tax & Exchange ControlArticle

The fine line between debt and equity: An analysis of the Aquavita case and its impact on structuring redeemable preference shares

Redeemable preference shares are often used by companies during fundraising and have certain tax advantages, depending on how they are structured.
Key highlights from the Court of Appeal’s ruling on defamation and responsible journalism
Dispute ResolutionArticle

Key highlights from the Court of Appeal’s ruling on defamation and responsible journalism

The Court of Appeal has reinforced critical principles in defamation law and the standards of responsible journalism in its decision in Ongwen and Five Others v Omollo and Six Others...
Beneficial ownership information disclosure
Corporate & Commercial LawArticle

Beneficial ownership information disclosure

Pursuant to Section 93A of the Kenyan Companies Act, 2015, every company is required to keep a register of its beneficial owners. To give effect to this amendment, the Government published...
Key highlights of Kenya’s Public Participation Bill, 2024
Corporate & Commercial LawArticle

Key highlights of Kenya’s Public Participation Bill, 2024

The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 revolutionised governance by embedding public participation as a fundamental pillar of democracy. This inclusive approach ensures that the voices, needs...

Njeri talks to Kageni Mbungu, Anne Muruka and Evelyn Manasseh from M-Kopa
Corporate & Commercial LawPodcast

Njeri talks to Kageni Mbungu, Anne Muruka and Evelyn Manasseh from M-Kopa

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In this month’s podcast, Njeri spoke with Kageni Mbungu, Director of Compliance, Anne Muruka, Head...
Njeri Wagacha talks to Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya
Corporate & Commercial LawPodcast

Njeri Wagacha talks to Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha releases a new episode of her podcast, 'Njeri Talks Law'
Njeri Wagacha talks to Eric Mwangi
Corporate & Commercial LawPodcast

Njeri Wagacha talks to Eric Mwangi

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'.
LISTEN | Tax proposals outlined in the recently unveiled Finance Bill 2024
Tax & Exchange ControlPodcast

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
Podcast

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,...

Tax Revenue Potential
Tax & Exchange ControlRadio interview

Tax Revenue Potential

Alex Kanyi, Partner in the Tax & Exchange Control Practice at CDH Kenya recently discussed the internal revenue potential of counties in Kenya.

Finance Bill 2024 as the bill nears enactment
Tax & Exchange ControlTV interview

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
Tax & Exchange ControlTV interview

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
Tax & Exchange ControlTV interview

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
Tax & Exchange ControlTV interview

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
Tax & Exchange ControlTV interview

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

Watch Njeri in conversation with Kageni Mbungu, Anne Muruka and Evelyn Manasseh from M-Kopa
Corporate & Commercial LawVideo

Watch Njeri in conversation with Kageni Mbungu, Anne Muruka and Evelyn Manasseh from M-Kopa

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'.
Watch Njeri Wagacha in conversation with Faith Odhiambo
Corporate & Commercial LawVideo

Watch Njeri Wagacha in conversation with Faith Odhiambo

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha releases a new episode of her podcast, 'Njeri Talks Law'.
Watch Njeri Wagacha talk to Eric Mwangi, Director at Technology Innovation at Capita
Corporate & Commercial LawVideo

Watch Njeri Wagacha talk to Eric Mwangi, Director at Technology Innovation at Capita

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'.
Video | The significant impact of our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice
Firm NewsVideo

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
Corporate & Commercial LawVideo

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

Webinar Recording - Structuring Sectional Titles: Understanding the concepts
Real Estate Law Webinar

Webinar Recording - Structuring Sectional Titles: Understanding the concepts

Our CDH Kenya office hosted a webinar titled "Structuring Sectional Titles: Understanding the concepts".
Webinar Recording | AI on Trial Navigating legal risks in the age of AI
Technology & Communications Webinar

Webinar Recording | AI on Trial Navigating legal risks in the age of AI

Watch our team of experts as they discuss the intersection of law and AI and the opportunities it offers. 
The Art of Corporate Revival: Exploring Effective Turnaround Tools & Strategising
Corporate Debt, Turnaround & Restructuring Webinar

The Art of Corporate Revival: Exploring Effective Turnaround Tools & Strategising

CDH hosted a panel discussion titled "The Art of Corporate Revival: Exploring Effective Turnaround Tools & Strategising."
Webinar Recording | Workplace harassment in Africa Obligations of an employer
Employment Law Webinar

Webinar Recording | Workplace harassment in Africa Obligations of an employer

In this webinar, our presenters explored the duties and obligations of employers.
Webinar Recording | Kenya Budget Speech for the fiscal year 2024-2025
Tax & Exchange Control Webinar

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...

Featured Downloads

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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. 

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The 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.  

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Intellectual 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.

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CDH 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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Managing partner

Sammy Ndolo

Sammy Ndolo

Kenya Managing Partner

Corporate & Commercial Law

Key contacts

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Clarice Wambua

Clarice Wambua

Consultant

Environmental Law
Desmond Odhiambo

Desmond Odhiambo

Partner

Dispute Resolution
Shem Otanga

Shem Otanga

Partner

Corporate & Commercial Law
Njeri Wagacha

Njeri Wagacha

Partner, Head of East Africa: Industrials, Manufacturing and Trade Sector

Corporate & Commercial Law
Alex Kanyi

Alex Kanyi

Partner

Tax & Exchange Control
Martha Mbugua

Martha Mbugua

Partner

Corporate & Commercial Law
Lydia Owuor

Lydia Owuor

Partner

Real Estate Law
Lena Onyango

Lena Onyango

Partner

Tax & Exchange Control
Stella Situma

Stella Situma

Partner

Banking, Finance & Projects
Alex Muchira

Alex Muchira

Partner

Corporate & Commercial Law

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