Senior Legal Officer at KASNEB (2023-01 – Present)
Appointed as Legal Officer in January 2023; promoted to Senior Legal Officer effective July 2025. Responsible for legal risk management, compliance oversight, policy development, and regulatory advisory across the organization.
- Review and interpret 50+ legislative instruments, proposed bills, judicial decisions, and regulatory updates annually, advising management on necessary policy and procedural amendments to ensure full compliance.
- Conduct internal legal compliance audits and risk assessments across 5+ departments, identifying gaps and recommending corrective measures.
- Develop and maintain compliance checklists, matrices, and monitoring tools, ensuring 100% alignment with evolving regulatory frameworks.
- Draft, review, and amend 20+ institutional policies, governance instruments, contracts, and product terms annually, ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigation of legal risks.
- Manage Powers of Attorney, including preparation, registration, revocation, and record maintenance, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.
- Verify and guide court orders, ensuring timely and compliant execution while safeguarding institutional interests.
Associate Advocate at Kelly & Company Advocates (2019-06 – 2023-01)
Provided comprehensive legal advisory services to a diverse portfolio of corporate and individual clients, with expertise in litigation, dispute resolution, due diligence, and commercial transactions.
- Provided accurate, timely, and strategic legal advice to a diverse portfolio of 50+ corporate and individual clients, achieving more than 90% success rate in dispute resolution and transactional matters.
- Reviewed and analyzed over 200 police reports, medical records, and evidentiary materials, developing litigation strategies that contributed to successful outcomes in 85% of civil and commercial disputes.
- Conducted due diligence, verified searches, and prepared 50+ completion statements annually, managing correspondence with clients, regulators, and opposing counsel to ensure zero compliance breaches in transactions.
- Negotiated settlements and advised clients on risk exposure, leading to over KES 200M in successfully mitigated financial risks.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated 100+ lease agreements, legal charges, securities documents, and commercial contracts, ensuring full statutory and regulatory compliance.
Associate Advocate at Kithi & Company Advocates (2018-04 – 2019-02)
Provided strategic legal advisory services across civil, commercial, and property law matters with focus on research, drafting, and client relationship management.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships by providing strategic legal advisory services across civil, commercial, and property law matters.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research and evidence analysis to support litigation strategy and strengthen clients' defence positions in court proceedings.
- Researched legal precedents and statutory provisions to prepare well-founded legal arguments, pleadings, and submissions.
- Drafted and reviewed wills, trusts, contracts, and other legal instruments, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and client objectives.
- Coordinated conveyancing processes, including due diligence, preparation of transactional documents, and legal research to support property transactions.
- Conducted client interviews, gathered instructions, and prepared legal correspondence, contracts, and advisory opinions.
Holding Over Position at Kithi & Company Advocates (2017-01 – 2018-03)
Drafted and reviewed legal documents, participated in dispute resolution, and provided legal advisory services across multiple practice areas.
- Drafted, reviewed, and revised a broad range of legal documents, contracts, and agreements, ensuring accuracy, compliance with statutory requirements, and alignment with client objectives.
- Participated in out-of-court settlements, negotiating favorable resolutions and minimizing litigation risk for clients.
- Conducted client interviews, provided legal advice, and recommended actionable strategies across civil, commercial, and property law matters.
- Drafted sale agreements and legal charges, advising lenders on securities to safeguard their interests and reduce exposure to financial risk.
Pupillage at Kithi & Company Advocates (2016-01 – 2016-12)
Completed pupillage program focusing on compliance, legal research, risk assessments, and document management.
- Advised and monitored compliance with laws and regulations across the firm, ensuring adherence by employees and clients.
- Conducted legal research, risk assessments, and compliance reviews, identifying potential legal risks and recommending mitigation measures.
- Served as a focal point for the collection, analysis, and management of firm information, maintaining data accuracy and consistency.
- Supported the head of department with technical input, data reporting, and preparation of quarterly performance reports.
- Manage Powers of Attorney, including preparation, registration, revocation, and record maintenance, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.
- Verify and guide court orders, ensuring timely and compliant execution while safeguarding institutional interests.
Intern at Kithi & Company Advocates (2014-09 – 2014-12)
Managed legal documents and records in accordance with database and record management protocols.
- Managed, sorted, and filed legal documents in accordance with database and record management protocols.
- Classified, coded, updated, and maintained legal records for client and firm use.
Legal Assistant at Rotuk & Company Advocates (2013-06 – 2013-08)
Prepared legal documents, conducted legal research, and facilitated public education programs.
- Prepared retainer agreements, contact letters, and client communications.
- Conducted legal research on family, civil, and property matters to support case preparation.
- Facilitated public education and training programs on human rights issues.
- Performed client intake, interviews, and database management to ensure timely case tracking.
Legal Intern at Kapsabet Law Courts (2011-06 – 2011-08)
Recorded, tracked, and managed legal files while assisting senior lawyers with case assessment and evidence organization.
- Recorded, tracked, and managed legal files, eliminating inactive or outdated cases.
- Assisted senior lawyers in assessing case outcomes and trial strategies.
- Gathered and organized evidence in collaboration with investigative teams to strengthen cases.
