Christine Mugenyu
Christine Mugenyu is a Senior Associate in our Dispute Resolution and Employment Law practice areas.
About Christine
About Christine
Christine began her career as a volunteer at Kituo cha Sheria in 2015. In 2017, she joined in law firm in Kenya as a Legal Trainee and was appointed as an Associate in 2018. She joined Kieti Advocates LLP in 2020. Christine was promoted to Senior Associate in April 2022.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- LLB (Second Class Upper Honours), University of Nairobi
- Certified Secretary (CS) (Part I-III)
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Certified Tribunal Secretary (2021)
- Certified Professional Mediator CPM (MTI) (2021)
Memberships
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Law Society of Kenya
- Young Members Group (YMG), CIArb Kenya
Languages
Languages
- English
- Swahili
About Christine
Christine began her career as a volunteer at Kituo cha Sheria in 2015. In 2017, she joined in law firm in Kenya as a Legal Trainee and was appointed as an Associate in 2018. She joined Kieti Advocates LLP in 2020. Christine was promoted to Senior Associate in April 2022.
Credentials
Education
- LLB (Second Class Upper Honours), University of Nairobi
- Certified Secretary (CS) (Part I-III)
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Certified Tribunal Secretary (2021)
- Certified Professional Mediator CPM (MTI) (2021)
Memberships
-
Law Society of Kenya
- Young Members Group (YMG), CIArb Kenya
Languages
- English
- Swahili
Experience
Legal advice
Assisting in successfully acting for Uchumi Supermarkets in applying for the approval of the Company’s Voluntary. Arrangement (CVA) to the High Court of Kenya. The first application of its kind to be made in Kenya under the Insolvency Act, 2015.
Legal advice
Involved in acting for Hoggers Limited (a company in administration) by advising the company on the administration process, options available at the end of the administration and also filing the appropriate applications before the High Court of Kenya.
Legal advice
Successfully defending a senior employee against contempt proceedings filed in an ongoing employment dispute before the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Legal advice
Advising a local investigative and in-depth journalism production house on a defamation claim.
Legal advice
Defending a local company in arbitration proceedings for a claim of approximately KES 1 Million.
Legal advice
Successfully acting for various local companies in debt recovery claims.
Legal advice
Involved in the successful negotiation of numerous out of court settlements resulting in the resolution of court cases.
Legal advice
Successfully defending leading banking institutions in opposing applications for injunctions seeking to interfere with the exercise of the right to statutory power of sale.
Legal advice
Advising various private and multinational companies on employment law matters relating to work injury claims, wrongful dismissal, termination, and redundancies.
Legal advice
Advising leading insurance companies in prosecuting and defending of negligence claims on behalf of their insured.
News
Liquidation of Tuskys Supermarket: A case of too little too late
On 31 May 2023, Justice Majanja issued a judgment that marked an end to the restructuring efforts of Tuskys Supermarket after a three-year court battle. It was another classic example...
How employers in Kenya can successfully manage the redundancy process
Declaration of redundancy is a managerial prerogative driven by business operations and market dynamics. This being a strategic business decision, the courts are reluctant to interfere...
How companies may mitigate claims for unfair termination by non-executive directors
What happens when a company does not define the type of engagement of a director? Can a director claim to be an employee of the company? How can companies mitigate against claims from...
To liquidate or not to liquidate: Kenyan and South African courts’ views on liquidation applications (Part 1)
In addition to the Indian Ocean coastline, Kenya and South Africa also share similar insolvency law principles in relation to the liquidation of companies. In a two-part series of...
The time crunch in challenging an arbitrator’s jurisdiction
The High Court has often indulged litigants who failed to comply with the time limits for challenging the jurisdiction of an arbitrator. This has been on the mistaken belief that such indulgence...
A new normal for redundancy notices? The A-Z of redundancies in light of new jurisprudential guidance from the ELRC
Redundancy is common among employers who seek to restructure their businesses. It is one way of terminating a contract of employment other than through dismissal or retirement.
Redundancy in Employment Law
Well-versed in Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, and Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency, Christine Mugenyu in our Nairobi office shares her view on successfully managing...
Fixed term contracts - What they don't tell you
A fixed term contract is a contract of service for a specified period of time. Despite having a clear end date, the Courts in Kenya have held that there are certain instances that...
Understanding the legal weight of appointment letters
Understanding the legal weight of appointment letters is very important to employers. Of even more importance is understanding the legal effect of unilaterally revoking an appointment...
A second employer? Understanding the secondment relationship
Secondment refers to any contract that results in the temporary transfer of an employee to another employer or position. In this podcast, Christine Mugenyu and Janette Nyaga analyse...
Expertise
Dispute Resolution
Our lawyers work together with clients to find business-oriented dispute resolution solutions.
Employment Law
CDH offers support to clients engaging in the complex and constantly evolving people management space.
Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency
We have an experience team that can balance our clients' needs with the pragmatic realities they face.