Stella Situma

Partner

Stella Situma is a Partner in our Banking, Finance & Projects practice. She has over thirteen years' legal expertise garnered in two top tier firms in Kenya. She provides specialised knowledge on preparation and perfection of bank security documentation and has acted for over ten licensed Kenyan commercial banks. Her experience includes issuing capacity, validity and enforceability opinions to lenders particularly for cross border transactions.

Stella Situma

About Stella

About Stella

Stella commenced her career as an associate with the esteemed legal firm of Iseme Kamau & Maema Advocates (DLA Piper). She later joined CMS Daly Inamdar Advocates in 2017 and in 2019 she was promoted to Partner in the Banking and Finance and Real Estate Departments of CMS.

In April 2024, Stella joined Kieti Law LLP CDH as a Partner.

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya-admitted to the Roll of Advocates on 18th November 2011
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Law-Kenya School of Law
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)- University of Nairobi

Memberships

  • East Africa Law Society
  • Law Society of Kenya

Languages

Languages

  • English
  • Swahili

About Stella

Stella commenced her career as an associate with the esteemed legal firm of Iseme Kamau & Maema Advocates (DLA Piper). She later joined CMS Daly Inamdar Advocates in 2017 and in 2019 she was promoted to Partner in the Banking and Finance and Real Estate Departments of CMS.

In April 2024, Stella joined Kieti Law LLP CDH as a Partner.

Credentials

Education

  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya-admitted to the Roll of Advocates on 18th November 2011
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Law-Kenya School of Law
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)- University of Nairobi

Memberships

  • East Africa Law Society
  • Law Society of Kenya

Languages

  • English
  • Swahili

News

The fate of digital credit providers following the amendment of sections 33S and 57 of the Central Bank of Kenya Act
Banking, Finance & Projects

The fate of digital credit providers following the amendment of sections 33S and 57 of the Central Bank of Kenya Act

Kenya has witnessed rapid digital transformation over the last couple of years, which was precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic and aided by technological advancements and the increased penetration...

Disposal of seized motor vehicles by banks, through auction, is subject to VAT
Banking, Finance & Projects

Disposal of seized motor vehicles by banks, through auction, is subject to VAT

In a landmark ruling in KCB Bank Kenya Limited v Commissioner Legal Services & Board Co-ordination (Tax Appeal E023 of 2024) , the Tax Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) held that value-added...

Disposal of seized motor vehicles by banks, through auction, is subject to VAT
Tax & Exchange Control

Disposal of seized motor vehicles by banks, through auction, is subject to VAT

In a landmark ruling in KCB Bank Kenya Limited v Commissioner Legal Services & Board Co-ordination (Tax Appeal E023 of 2024) , the Tax Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) held that value-added...

Prerequisites of an informal charge: Does the mere deposit of an original title deed with a lender create an informal charge?
Banking, Finance & Projects

Prerequisites of an informal charge: Does the mere deposit of an original title deed with a lender create an informal charge?

The sanctity of contracts as a cornerstone of commercial transactions cannot be overstated. Kenyan courts generally uphold contracts freely entered into by parties, save where such...

Lender’s victory: Essential strategies for effective security enforcement
Dispute Resolution

Lender’s victory: Essential strategies for effective security enforcement

On 11 November 2024, the High Court in East African Cables PLC v Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited KEHC 14009 (KLR) delivered a ruling that reaffirmed the strong position of secured creditors...

Market recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2022-2024 ranked Stella as a key lawyer in Banking and Finance.
  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2022-2024 ranked Stella as a key lawyer in Real Estate and Construction.

Market recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2022-2024 ranked Stella as a key lawyer in Banking and Finance.
  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2022-2024 ranked Stella as a key lawyer in Real Estate and Construction.