Kifaru & Moyo
Kenya
Kifaru & Moyo is a Nairobi firm advising on infrastructure, dispute resolution and corporate transactions across East…
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Kenya operates a common-law system inherited from English law and shaped by a 2010 Constitution that introduced devolved county governments and a strengthened Bill of Rights. The profession is regulated by the Law Society of Kenya, which admits advocates to the Roll of Advocates. Nairobi is the pre-eminent commercial centre for East Africa, hosting the headquarters of most pan-regional firms and international organisations. The Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA) has established Kenya as the preferred seat for regional commercial arbitration. Infrastructure, energy, technology and financial services drive the largest matters; the Nairobi Securities Exchange supports a capital markets practice. Kenya's position as a regional gateway — its courts, airports and financial infrastructure serving East and Central Africa — makes it a key jurisdiction for international investors.
Kenya operates a common-law system inherited from English law and shaped by a 2010 Constitution that introduced devolved county governments and a strengthened Bill of Rights. The profession is regulated by the Law Society of Kenya, which admits advocates to the Roll of Advocates. Nairobi is the pre-eminent commercial centre for East Africa, hosting the headquarters of most pan-regional firms and international organisations. The Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA) has established Kenya as the preferred seat for regional commercial arbitration. Infrastructure, energy, technology and financial services drive the largest matters; the Nairobi Securities Exchange supports a capital markets practice. Kenya's position as a regional gateway — its courts, airports and financial infrastructure serving East and Central Africa — makes it a key jurisdiction for international investors.
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What legal system does Kenya use?
Kenya operates a common-law system inherited from English law, now shaped by the 2010 Constitution which introduced devolved county governments and a strengthened Bill of Rights.
What is the NCIA?
The Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA) is Kenya's principal commercial arbitration institution, established under the NCIA Act 2013. It has positioned Nairobi as the preferred arbitration seat for East African and cross-border disputes.
Who regulates advocates in Kenya?
The Law Society of Kenya regulates advocates admitted to the Roll of Advocates. The Council of Legal Education oversees legal training.