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
CDH Tax & Exchange Control experts ranked among the best by ITR World Tax 2025
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), a leading corporate and commercial law firm, is proud to be recognised for our expertise in tax in the recently released 2025 ITR World Tax Rankings.
Implementation of the Social Health Insurance Fund on track: Court of Appeal rules
The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) was established by the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 (Act). This, alongside the Primary Health Care Act, 2023 and the Digital Health Act,...
Movable property laws set for major overhaul
Sammy Ndolo, Managing Partner in the CDH Kenya office was featured in the People's Daily Kenya where he discussed Movable property laws set for major overhaul .
Foreign governing laws and enforcement of foreign judgments in Kenya
In the case of Opera Software Ireland Limited v Keraco Holdings Limited (Miscellaneous Case E059 of 2024) KEHC 8699 (KLR)), the High Court of Kenya refused to enforce a foreign judgment...
Deep dive into the Supreme Court’s decision in Symon Wairobi Gatuma v Kenya Breweries Limited
It is now well understood that any unilateral amendment to an employment contract amounts to an unfair labour practice under section 45 of the Employment Act 11 of 2007 (the Employment...
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
Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'.
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'.
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
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
Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'.
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,...
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
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
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
In this webinar, our presenters explored the duties and obligations of employers.
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
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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Sammy Ndolo
Kenya Managing Partner
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
Banking, Finance & Projects
Alex Muchira
Partner
Corporate & Commercial Law