Legal Officer – Legal & Compliance Departments - Kashia Services Limited (trading as Cashia) - Nairobi, Kenya
(2025-01 - 2026-01)
- Acted as in-house Legal Counsel for a Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) licensed and regulated Payment Service Provider (Fintech).
- Provided comprehensive regulatory compliance support across multiple regulators including the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK), Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), and Visa.
- Prepared and submitted timely statutory reports and returns to the Central Bank of Kenya and other relevant regulatory bodies.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial contracts, service level agreements, vendor contracts, and internal corporate policies to ensure full regulatory compliance.
- Conducted legal risk assessments, developed compliance frameworks, and advised management on regulatory requirements across data protection, electronic transactions, and payment systems.
- Supported operational legal matters while ensuring adherence to licensing conditions and industry best practices in the fintech sector.
Legal Officer – Legal & Compliance Departments - Kashia Services Limited (trading as Cashia) - Nairobi, Kenya
(2025-01 - 2026-01)
Key Achievements
- Maintained 100% compliance rating through timely preparation and submission of statutory returns to the Central Bank of Kenya.
- Played a key role in the development and implementation of internal governance and compliance policies that strengthened the company's regulatory posture across CBK, CAK, ODPC, and Visa requirements.
- Provided practical legal and compliance guidance that supported seamless business operations and operational scaling in a highly regulated fintech environment.
Advocate Trainee / Associate - Mutuma Kiptoo & Company Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya
(2022-08 - 2024-12)
- Handled corporate and commercial matters for fintech and gaming clients including Betika, Pepeta, Empire FX, Cashia, and others.
- Drafted complex commercial agreements, shareholder contracts, and corporate governance documents.
- Offered regulatory compliance and corporate advisory services.
Advocate Trainee / Associate - Mutuma Kiptoo & Company Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya
(2022-08 - 2024-12)
Key Achievements
- Successfully supported multiple client company formations, due diligence exercises, and licensing processes.
- Drafted and negotiated high-value commercial contracts that protected client interests across fintech and digital services sectors.
- Built expertise in regulatory compliance for regulated entities.
Legal Assistant – Conveyancing Department - S.I Mwaura & Company Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya
(2021-01 - 2022-07)
- Specialized in banking securities and conveyancing work for leading financial institutions, including Equity Bank, Access Bank, Rafiki Bank, Jamii Bora Bank (currently Kingdom Bank), and Kingdom Bank.
- Prepared, reviewed, perfected, and registered charges, legal mortgages, and other security documents to secure lending facilities.
- Conducted detailed title searches, due diligence on properties, and verification of ownership documents at the Lands Registry.
- Handled client interactions, took instructions, and assisted in the execution of legal documents including charges and security instruments.
- Supported the full conveyancing cycle from initial instructions through to stamping, registration, and perfection of charges.
Legal Assistant – Conveyancing Department - S.I Mwaura & Company Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya
(2021-01 - 2022-07)
Key Achievements
- Handled high-volume securities perfection for multiple banking clients, contributing to timely loan disbursements and effective risk mitigation.
- Achieved consistent on-time registration of security instruments, earning positive feedback from bank clients.
- Developed deep expertise in banking securities work and charge perfection directly relevant to institutional lending operations.
Legal Intern – Conveyancing Department - Thuku Associates & Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya
(2020-05 - 2020-12)
- Supported end-to-end property transactions including transfers, leases, charges, and discharges.
- Conducted title due diligence and registry searches.
- Assisted in preparation and registration of conveyancing documents.
Legal Intern – Conveyancing Department - Thuku Associates & Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya
(2020-05 - 2020-12)
Key Achievements
- Successfully managed multiple property transactions with high accuracy in title verification and document perfection.
- Gained practical mastery of conveyancing processes essential for secured lending transactions in banking.
Legal Intern – Litigation Department - Nyareru Associates & Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya
(2019-04 - 2020-04)
- Supported the litigation team in contentious matters and case preparation.
- Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings, affidavits, and court documents.
- Assisted with client interviews and court processes.
Legal Intern – Litigation Department - Nyareru Associates & Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya
(2019-04 - 2020-04)
Key Achievements
- Contributed to successful case preparation and research that supported favorable outcomes for clients.
- Developed strong foundational skills in procedural law and dispute resolution.
Judicial Intern - City Law Courts - Nairobi, Kenya
(2019-01 - 2019-03)
Served under Senior Resident Magistrate (SRM) Honorable Selina Muchungi.
- Assisted in drafting judgments, rulings, and sentencings.
- Supported the preparation of daily cause lists for court sessions.
- Conducted legal research on various matters as required by the Magistrate.
- Observed court proceedings and assisted with case file management.
Judicial Intern - City Law Courts - Nairobi, Kenya
(2019-01 - 2019-03)
Key Achievements
- Acquired practical understanding of the Kenyan justice system from the judicial bench, enhancing overall litigation and procedural competence.
- Strengthened appreciation of court expectations, which later improved the quality of court documents and submissions in legal practice.
- Gained hands-on experience in judicial writing and courtroom administration.
