Lena Onyango

Partner

Lena Onyango is a Partner in our Tax & Exchange Control practice. She stands as a distinguished expert in the realm of law and taxation. With an extensive track record spanning over a decade, Lena brings to the table a wealth of progressive multi-disciplinary experience, particularly in the domains of domestic and international tax advisory, tax dispute resolution and advisory. Lena has masterfully engaged with the Kenya Revenue Authority and negotiated settlements, showcasing her prowess in dealing with the nuanced complexities of the tax landscape.

Lena Onyango

About Lena

About Lena

Lena started her career tax consultant at Viva Africa consulting, LLP, in 2012. In 2015 she joined Oraro and Company Advocates as a Senior Associate and then became in Partner in 2017. She later moved to ANL Law where she was a Partner.

Lena joined CDH as a Partner in our Kenya office in 2024.

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • LLM in International and European Tax law from University of Maastricht, The Netherlands.
  • Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law.
  • LLB, Catholic University of East Africa .
  • Certified Public Accountant (K).

Memberships

  • Law Society of Kenya (LSK)

Languages

Languages

  • English

About Lena

Lena started her career tax consultant at Viva Africa consulting, LLP, in 2012. In 2015 she joined Oraro and Company Advocates as a Senior Associate and then became in Partner in 2017. She later moved to ANL Law where she was a Partner.

Lena joined CDH as a Partner in our Kenya office in 2024.

Credentials

Education

  • LLM in International and European Tax law from University of Maastricht, The Netherlands.
  • Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law.
  • LLB, Catholic University of East Africa .
  • Certified Public Accountant (K).

Memberships

  • Law Society of Kenya (LSK)

Languages

  • English

News

Market recognition

  • Chambers Global 2022, 2023 and 2024 ranking as an "Up and Coming" figure, celebrated for her advocacy in tax-related disputes.
  • "Leading Woman in Tax in Kenya" during the commemoration of International Women's Day in 2021 and 2022 by KRA.

Market recognition

  • Chambers Global 2022, 2023 and 2024 ranking as an "Up and Coming" figure, celebrated for her advocacy in tax-related disputes.
  • "Leading Woman in Tax in Kenya" during the commemoration of International Women's Day in 2021 and 2022 by KRA.