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
Place of effective management as the basis for taxation of offshore transactions in Kenya
In what appears to be an intentional targeting of offshore transactions, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intensified its audit and assessment of these transactions. To complement...
Can Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) be a pathway to affordable homeownership?
Kenya’s affordable housing agenda is a government initiative aimed at addressing the housing deficit in the country by providing affordable and decent housing for its citizens through...
CDH welcomes two new esteemed Partners to the Nairobi office
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Kenya, a leading pan-African corporate and commercial law firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished legal professionals to key positions...
Note to lenders: Strengthen your securities by transitioning GLA titles
Consider a situation where a lender is processing a financial facility secured by two properties within the Government Lands Act (GLA) land regime. On one hand, they receive a converted...
Tax amnesty: A sham or simply misunderstood?
In an effort to improve tax revenue collection, the Government of Kenya has embarked on a ‘confess and your sins shall be forgiven’ campaign. In 2020, the previous Government put in...
CDH and East Africa Venture Capital Association Series | Episode 1
In this first episode Njeri Wagacha, talks to CEO, Christine Maina and COO, Jacklyne Iminza-Anyamba of EAVCA.
Celebrating women's voices on International Women's Day 2024
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating...
COMESA Competition Commission fines CAF and beIN for engaging in anti-competitive business practices
In the recent weeks, Africa and the world at large have been enthralled to a classical show of sportsmanship like no other through the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Positive disruptors in African mining: Technology, AI and critical minerals for Africa's industrialisation
An Analysis of the Affordable Housing Bill, 2023 vis a vis the High Court's Judgment and the ruling of the Court of Appeal
On 28 November 2023, The High Court of Kenya held that the housing levy as framed in Finance Act, 2023 is unconstitutional.
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...
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,...
Njeri Wagacha talks to Mary Wamae - Videocast
Njeri Wagacha talks to Mary Wamae, Group Executive Director at Equity Group Holdings PLC
Webinar recording | The Advent of eTIMS Addressing the pain points
Our CDH Kenya team held an exclusive insightful discussion on the Advent of eTIMS: Addressing the pain points.
Webinar Recording | Unlocking and Protecting Investment Flow in Africa: The AfCFTA Investment Protocol
Investment into existing and new industries in Africa is critical to unlock the economic growth and development benefits the AfCFTA holds for Africa.
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.
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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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
Finance & Banking Law