Keega & Company Advocates

Nairobi's Law Firm for Businesses That Are Going Somewhere.

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Keega & Company Advocates
Keega & Company Advocates team discussing business law strategy

About Us

We Are the Law Firm Nairobi's Most Ambitious Businesses Call First.

Keega and Company Advocates is a specialist law firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, built for businesses that are building, scaling, and winning. We work with startup founders raising their first round, SMEs navigating complex commercial relationships, corporations managing risk across multiple jurisdictions, and digital businesses operating in Kenya's fast-moving regulated sectors.

We are not a generalist firm that happens to know some business law. This is all we do. Our practice covers corporate and commercial law, startup advisory, data protection and ODPC compliance, blockchain and VASP regulatory advisory, tax advisory and KRA dispute resolution, banking and finance, and real estate and conveyancing. Every lawyer on our team has been chosen for depth in these areas specifically.

We helped write the rules.

We were directly involved in shaping the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act 2025, one of the most consequential pieces of commercial legislation in Kenya's recent history. When your advocates helped write the rules, you are not just receiving advice. You are part of the conversation that shapes what comes next.

95%Case success
10+
YearsExperience

Practice Areas

Every Business is Different. So is Every Solution We Build.

We do not offer off-the-shelf legal advice. We take the time to understand your business, your industry, and your risk landscape, then build a legal strategy around what you actually need.

startups advisory
You are building something real. The legal foundation you put in place today determines how far you can go tomorrow. From company incorporation and founder agreements to fundraising rounds and IP protection, we are the startup lawyers Nairobi's most serious founders choose.
the virtual legal department
Access senior legal counsel on demand, at a fraction of the cost of an in-house hire. Predictable, task-based pricing. No surprise invoices. The right fit for growing SMEs and scaling startups that need ongoing legal protection without the overhead.
tax advisory & dispute resolution
The KRA is more active and more technologically equipped than at any point in the past decade. Whether you need proactive tax structuring or urgent KRA dispute resolution, our tax lawyers protect your business and fight for the right outcome when it matters.
data protection & compliance
The ODPC has issued over 1,000 penalties, a significant jump from the roughly 100 issued in the previous two years. Enforcement is active, expanding, and sector-agnostic. We handle registration, DPIAs, policy drafting, outsourced DPO services, and breach response.
blockchain & virtual assets advisory
Kenya's Virtual Assets Service Providers Act 2025 marks a turning point for digital assets in East Africa. Our team was in the room when it was being drafted. Today we help exchanges, custodians, and tokenisation projects navigate the very framework we helped build.
banking & finance law
CBK licensing, capital markets transactions, structured lending, and financial sector compliance for fintechs, banks, microfinance institutions, and payment service providers operating in Kenya's complex financial regulatory landscape.
real estate & conveyancing
Buying, selling, or developing property in Kenya? Our conveyancing advocates protect your investment through rigorous title due diligence, transaction structuring, and the complete legal process from offer to registration.
corporate & commercial law
Mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory advisory, and market entry for businesses scaling within Kenya and across East Africa. We protect your business model, strengthen your contracts, and keep you on the right side of the law.
child protection for schools
Every school in Kenya has a legal duty to protect the children in its care. Under the Children Act 2022, mandatory reporting obligations apply to all staff. We deliver Kenya's first integrated legal and psychosocial safeguarding programme for schools, in partnership with KIBCo.

Meet the Team

The Lawyers Behind Keega and Company.

Our team brings together specialists in corporate law, data protection, blockchain regulation, and litigation, with the kind of specific depth that only comes from doing this work, day after day, for Kenya's most ambitious businesses.

Keega Gakuua
managing partner, keega & company advocates llpKeega Gakuua
Faith Njeri Njaggah
partner, keega & company advocatesFaith Njeri Njaggah
Alphonse Odido
senior associateAlphonse Odido
Faith Thuku
senior associateFaith Thuku

Customer testimonials

Hear our Clients' Stories

Reliable Legal Partner for Startups
"Keega was the strategic partner we did not know we needed. They handled the entire legal stack, incorporation, trademark, and regulatory compliance, all with a founder's mindset. They freed us up to focus on product and growth. More than just counsel, they were the catalyst that got us from idea to investor-ready."
Davis Thoyah Ngoa  | CEO, Swypt
Streamlined Data Protection Compliance
"What seemed like a daunting regulatory hurdle became a streamlined process. Their approach to our data protection training and policies gave us a robust, audit-ready framework in no time. A truly invaluable partner for any healthcare provider."
Dr. Nancy Nyaga  | CEO, Blossom Out Consultants
Strategic Legal Partner
"They do not just draft and review our contracts. They protect our business model. The firm's work on our MSAs and licensing agreements is strategic. They spot risks we miss and strengthen our commercial position. They have directly contributed to us closing better, more profitable deals."
Lewis Kori  | Co-Founder, inflection studio

Our Process

legal guidance in 3 simple steps

We simplify the process so you can focus on what matters most

01

Get in Touch
Reach out for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll listen to your story and understand your needs.

02

Get Your Strategy
Our attorneys will craft a clear, personalized legal plan so you know exactly what to expect.

03

Case Resolved
We handle the hard work, while you get peace of mind and the outcome you deserve.

Get the Guidance You Deserve

From the moment you reach out, we take the complexity out of the legal process.

Lawtus podcast — Legal for Founders

Lawtus: Legal for Founders

Born on a Monday; Incorporation

On the first day, your startup is born. But a great idea is fragile without a legal form. In the premiere episode of Lawtus. Keega acts as your guide through the crucial ‘’Monday’’ of your startup; Incorporation. This is not just about paperwork, it is about choosing the right DNA for your company in global hubs like Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Delaware. We will delve into details such as obtaining a Tax Identification Number to opening your bank account. Your hero’s journey starts here. Make sure your company is built to last.

Frequently asked questions

Our team is here to answer any questions you might have!

We are a specialist firm, not a generalist one. We work exclusively with businesses, across corporate law, data protection, VASP regulation, tax, banking, real estate, and startup advisory. That focus means every lawyer on our team has genuine depth in the areas your business actually needs. We also work differently — as an extension of your management team, giving proactive advice that prevents problems rather than just responding to them. And we use task-based and retainer pricing so you always know what legal support costs before you approve it.

How to reach us

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