Sammy Ndolo
Sammy Ndolo is the Kenya Managing Partner, and Partner in our Corporate & Commercial, Finance & Banking, Real Estate Law, Competition Law, and Tax & Exchange Control practice areas. Sammy is a leading specialist in finance and banking, restructurings and workouts, capital markets transactions and mergers and acquisitions.

About Sammy
About Sammy
Sammy began his career at a law firm in Kenya and was appointed Partner until 2017. He later joined Kieti as Managing Partner.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- Masters of Laws (LL.M) (with distinction) (Best Graduating Student), International Corporate Governance & Financial Regulation, University of Warwick
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Honours), University of Nairobi
Membership
- Law Society of Kenya
- International Bar Association
About Sammy
Sammy began his career at a law firm in Kenya and was appointed Partner until 2017. He later joined Kieti as Managing Partner.
Credentials
Education
- Masters of Laws (LL.M) (with distinction) (Best Graduating Student), International Corporate Governance & Financial Regulation, University of Warwick
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Honours), University of Nairobi
Membership
- Law Society of Kenya
- International Bar Association
Experience
Kenyan electric motorbike manufacturer
Advised a confidential investor in its equity investment in a Kenyan electric motorbike manufacturer.
FNZ’s acquisition of Silica
Advised on Kenya merger control issues in relation to FNZ’s acquisition of Silica.
Consolidated Bank of Kenya
Acted for the Privatisation Commission on the proposed rights issue and privatisation of Consolidated Bank of Kenya.
Tiso Blackstar
Advised on Lebashe’s acquisition of Tiso Blackstar’s shares in Radio Africa.
Wakanow.com
Advised on the Kenyan aspects of the equity investment in Wakanow.com by the Carlyle Group.
REPP
Advised REPP in its preference share equity investment to fund the development of a 1.65MW solar power project in Nyeri, Kenya.
Distell
Acted for Distell in its acquisition of Centum’s shares in KWA Holdings EA Ltd.
Hoggers
Acted for Hoggers in its proposed sale of business and assets to Famous Brands.
Reike
Acted for Reike in its equity investment in two special purpose vehicles developing a 20MW and a 16MW hydropower project in Sagana, Kenya.
KUDURA
Acted for KUDURA in its acquisition of Vulcan Inc.’s portfolio of solar power electricity generation assets in Kenya, and on merger control issues relating to the equity investment in it by Acumen Fund.
SunFunder
Advised SunFunder (as security agent) on the sale of certain collateral assets to recover outstanding liabilities from a borrower group involving entities in Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Habitat Housing
Acted for Habitat Housing in its joint venture arrangement with Singapura for the development of more than 8,000 residential and commercial units.
SunFunder
Advised SunFunder (as arranger, agent and security agent) in syndicated USD 11M financing to SunCulture by a group of lenders comprising Triodos Investment Management, Nordic Development Fund, AlphaMundi and the AfDB’s FEI OGEF managed by Lion’s Head.
AgDevCo
Acted for AgDevCo on its USD 2.5M syndicated debt financing of a consortium of Kenyan macadamia nut processing companies.
REPP
Advised REPP (managed by CAMCO Clean Energy) in relation to its USD 3M financing to a borrower to develop, construct and operate solar photovoltaic mini grids representing 12,000 connections.
Mauritius Commercial Bank
Advised Mauritius Commercial Bank in its multimillion trade finance facilities to oil marketing companies.
Commodity financing
Advised a confidential international financier on its transaction security documents package for commodity financing in Kenya.
SunFunder
Acted for SunFunder (manager of the solar debt facility) on the loan facility of KES 50M to Pawame, one of Kenya’s first transactions to finance a developer receiving funding under the World Bank Funded Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP).
Green bank in Kenya
Advised a confidential client on the establishment of a green bank in Kenya.
News

Beyond the shield of indefeasibility of title: The effect of illegal and irregular allocation of public land
Indefeasibility of title is the cornerstone of land registration. Despite its importance, the principle is not absolute – especially where due and legal process was not followed in...

Charting a course for public land reform through the Land (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Kenya has historically struggled with a major crisis in its public land tenure system. This crisis is known as “ land grabbing ” and is the illegal and irregular allocation of land...

Insolvency administrator’s burden
The role of an administrator was brought into sharp focus recently in the case of Cytonn High Yield Solutions LLP (in Administration) v Official Receiver KEHC 16 (KLR), which involved...

Receivership of an insolvent Kenyan bank
An insolvent bank in Kenya is subject to a different set of rules from the ordinary company. This differentiation in treatment seems to be partly informed by the fact that the failure...

Funding agriculture: The warehouse receipt system
The agriculture sector is the backbone of the Kenyan economy, contributing just over one-third of Kenya’s gross domestic product and employing more than 40% of the population. The...

Re-thinking industrialization in Kenya and the East Africa Community. What does the future hold?
CDH in partnership with the French Chamber of Commerce Kenya hosted an informal breakfast event to discuss matters that affect the future of business in an everchanging market.

LGC Pulse with Kieti Law LLP
LGC Pulse with Kieti Law LLP
Recognition
2023
Legal 500 EMEA
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 mentioned Sammy for Commercial, Corporate and M&A.
2022-2023
Legal 500 EMEA
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2022-2023 recommended Sammy for banking, finance, and capital markets.
2016-2023
Chambers Global
- Chambers Global 2016-2023 ranked Sammy in Band 4 for Corporate/M&A.
2023
Chambers Global
- Chambers Global 2023 Sammy was ranked Band 4 for banking & finance. In 2017 he was ranked in Band 3 for Banking & Finance.
2021-2022
IFLR 1000
- IFLR 1000 2021 and 2022 ranked Sammy as a notable practitioner.

Legal 500 EMEA
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 mentioned Sammy for Commercial, Corporate and M&A.
Legal 500 EMEA
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2022-2023 recommended Sammy for banking, finance, and capital markets.
Chambers Global
- Chambers Global 2016-2023 ranked Sammy in Band 4 for Corporate/M&A.
Chambers Global
- Chambers Global 2023 Sammy was ranked Band 4 for banking & finance. In 2017 he was ranked in Band 3 for Banking & Finance.
IFLR 1000
- IFLR 1000 2021 and 2022 ranked Sammy as a notable practitioner.
Expertise

Corporate & Commercial Law
Our strong legal team is well versed in legislative matters and provides support across all commercial disciplines.

Finance & Banking Law
CDH brings commercially minded solutions to our clients on all matters relating to finance and banking.

Real Estate Law
We have over 150 years of experience providing practical and insightful real estate legal expertise.

Tax & Exchange Control
Our experienced tax lawyers have in-depth understanding of the tax landscapes in South Africa and Kenya.

Competition Law
We can help you navigate competition law matters with strategic advice and practical solutions.

Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing
We use our expertise across our disciplines to support our clients' growth and sustainability in the agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing sectors.

Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency
We have an experience team that can balance our clients' needs with the pragmatic realities they face.

Projects & Energy
We have an excellent understanding of the sector and use this to help clients maximise value and mitigate their risk.

Transport & Logistics
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Private Equity
Experts from across our specialist practice areas advise on private equity matters.

Government and State-Owned Entities
We provide a comprehensive service that can be applied to all aspects of public law.

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Our multidisciplinary team develops creative strategies and integrated solutions for this important healthcare sector.

Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade
We provide a multidisciplinary approach to legal and commercial matters across Africa.

Immigration
We provide specialist legal advice and services around immigration in South Africa and Kenya.

Oil & Gas
Our Oil and Gas team has substantial legal expertise across the value chain.