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International Comparative Legal Guide to Environment and Climate Change Law 2020

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International Comparative Legal Guide to Environment and Climate Change Law 2020

Kieti Law LLP continues to be actively involved in environment and climate change work in Africa.

23 Mar 2021 1 min read Article

Partner Clarice Wambua, contributed to the Kenyan Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Environment & Climate Change Law 2020.

Click here to read the chapter.

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