
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

A review of the report on the National Tax Policy: Taxing tomorrow towards economic resilience?
The draft National Tax Policy (Policy) was presented in Parliament on 27 April 2023 and is aimed at facilitating revenue mobilisation, income distribution, regulation of goods and...

An overview of the High Court's decision on the Finance Act, 2023: Was it just about the housing levy?
The Finance Bill, 2023 (Finance Bill) was passed by the National Assembly on 23 June 2023 and subsequently assented to by the President on 26 June 2023 thereby making it law, as the...

Fast-track administration
The Insolvency (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (Bill) proposes to introduce a fast-track administration process. This process will be applicable to companies that qualify as small companies...

The Social Health Insurance Act and its implications
In a Gazette Notice on 21 November 2023, the Cabinet Secretary for Health designated 22 November 2023 as the commencement date of the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 (SHIA). This...

Unleashing the benefits of Kenya’s Tax Amnesty Programme: A quick guide
A webinar hosted by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Kenya recently shed light on the intricacies of Kenya’s Tax Amnesty Programme (programme) introduced by the recently propagated Finance...

Njeri Wagacha talks to Wangechi Gichuki and Linda Anene
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,...

Fair farewell – How to deal with secondment contracts during redundancy
Many businesses use redundancies as a strategic restructuring tool.

Njeri Wagacha talks to Mary Wamae
Njeri Wagacha talks to Mary Wamae, Group Executive Director at Equity Group Holdings PLC

The importance of energy regulatory reforms
In this episode, Njeri Wagacha is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the importance of energy regulatory reforms, following the Africa Energy Forum in Nairobi, which took place...

Unlocking the Power of Change: Navigating mergers and acquisitions with a winning formula
McKinsey & Company found that 70% of mergers and acquisitions fail to achieve their intended goals, with poor integration and cultural issues being key contributors to this failure.

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

The Hustler Economic Revival
Alex Kanyi, Partner in the Nairobi Tax & Exchange Control practice recently sat down with NTV to discuss the changing tax laws in Kenya.

Collection of rental income tax is nothing new
CDH Kenya Partner, Alex Kanyi joined NTV to discuss the collection of rental income tax. He delves into the notice issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority authorising its agents to ask...

Kenya Kwanza taxation plans
Alex Kanyi, a Partner in our CDH Kenya Tax & Exchange Control joined Business Redefined show on NTV Kenya to discuss the Kenya Kwanza taxation plan. In this interview, Alex together...

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,...

Njeri Wagacha talks to Mary Wamae - Videocast
Njeri Wagacha talks to Mary Wamae, Group Executive Director at Equity Group Holdings PLC

Benefitting from the Tax Amnesty Program: The Quick Steps
The Finance Act 2023 introduced a Tax Amnesty Program which is a great opportunity for Kenyan taxpayers.

Comments on the Draft Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS)
CDH Kenay Partner Alex Kanyi discusses the Draft Medium-Term Revenue Strategy.

Finance Act 2023: Focus on the Housing Levy
The Finance Act 2023 came into force on 1 July 2023 despite efforts to suspend its implementation.

Harassment in the workplace: Risks, Regulation and Rights
The Employment Law team from CDH and Gateley hosted a webinar titled: Harassment in the workplace: Risks, Regulation and Rights.

Webinar Recording | Annual Employment Law Webinar 2022
The "workplace" is dynamic and may also extend beyond the traditional concept of work in an office space or factory floor.
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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.
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.
DownloadKenyan Immigration Guidelines
This guide covers what you need to know about work visas in Kenya, including different types of work visas available in Kenya, potential employer liabilities, vaccination requirements, government fees, and more.
DownloadLabour Laws in Africa
When it comes to hiring, transferring and letting go employees, each of Africa's jurisdictions requires employers to navigate a unique labour law nexus. This guide provides an employment law overview of 15 of the continent’s key jurisdictions.
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Kenya Managing Partner
Corporate & Commercial Law
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Clarice Wambua
Partner
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