Our Team

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Our Team

At K.O.M. Advocates LLP, our people are our greatest asset. We are proud to have a dynamic team that includes seasoned legal professionals, industry experts, and dedicated support staff—all of whom bring a unique blend of experience and perspective to every case. Our lawyers possess a deep understanding of the local legal landscape in Kenya, while our industry specialists stay abreast of global trends and regulatory changes. This combination enables us to integrate in-depth local knowledge with internationally recognized best practices, ensuring that every legal solution is tailored to your unique needs and future-focused.

We are committed to empowering our clients by providing comprehensive strategic insights, meticulous attention to detail, and innovative approaches to complex legal challenges.

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Meet Our Leaders & Key Partners

With a passion for innovation we bring diverse expertise to every project.

Dr. Joshua Kembero Ogega

Managing Partner

Dr. Joshua Kembero Ogega

Managing Partner

Dr. Joshua Kembero Ogega is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and the firm’s Managing Partner. He holds a PhD in Law from the City University of Hong Kong. His PhD research focused on the effect of Artificial Intelligence applications—used by Google and Facebook—on the right to freedom of expression. He also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa from the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria; a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Moi University; and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law’s Advocates Training Programme.

Joshua is a lecturer at Moi University’s School of Law where he teaches Tax Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights Law, and Employment Law. Previously, he taught at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He has extensive experience in human rights law assignments, legislative drafting, litigation, as well as public policy formulation, and is an expert on the interplay between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the law. Joshua worked as an intern—and later as a Legal Associate—at Manyonge Wanyama and Associates Advocates from September 2014 to August 2019. He also interned at Bowmans Kenya (Coulson Harney LLP) and at the Commission for Revenue Allocation.

While at Manyonge Wanyama and Associates Advocates, Joshua successfully played a key role in major constitutional, environmental, land, and labour cases that have left an indelible mark on the development of jurisprudence in Kenya. Some of the reported cases he has successfully argued include:

Republic v. County Assembly of Kericho County; Ex-parte Michael Kiptoo Rono [2019] eKLR
Jamal Abdi Hassan v. Diriye Bare Abdi & 2 others [2017] eKLR
Salaries and Remuneration Commission & another v. Parliamentary Service Commission & 15 others; Parliament & 4 others (Interested Parties) [2020] eKLR
Senate & 48 others v. Council of County Governors & 54 others [2019] eKLR
Kenya Aviation Workers Union v. Kenya Airports Authority & 4 others [2020] eKLR
Council of County Governors v. Inspector General of National Police Service & 3 others [2015] eKLR
Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya v. Kenya Film and Classification Board & 2 others [2017] eKLR
Governor of Kericho County v. Kenya Tea Development Agency & 30 others, Ex-Parte KTDA Management Services Limited [2016] eKLR
Alexander Kimutai Rotich v. Governor, County Government of Kericho & another [2019] eKLR
Josephat Kimutai Kemei & another v. West Pokot County Service Board [2019] eKLR

In addition to courtroom litigation and teaching, he has contributed to several major assignments:

Conducted a Legal Audit of Kenyan Laws and Regulations on Agriculture for adherence to the Constitution for the Kenya Law Reform Commission (November 2017 – August 2018).
Developed a Handbook for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Kenya for FIDA Kenya (September – October 2017).
Drafted the Kenya National Policy on Gender and Development (June – August 2016).
Participated in a workshop for the review and further drafting of the Kenya National Investment Policy (December 2016).
Prepared a review on constitutional issues affecting trade in the draft Kenya National Trade Policy for the Council of County Governors (September 2016).
Participated in the drafting workshop for the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights’ Handbook on Human Rights-Based Approach Development to Kenyan Law in Machakos (October 2016).
Prepared a legal advisory for the Council of County Governors on the legality of the NHIF Insurance Proposition on Reproductive Health Care (July 2016).
Reviewed and further drafted the Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya’s Constitution (January 2016).
Drafted a Model Alcoholic Drinks Control Act for the Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (March – May 2016).
Drafted the Bungoma County Agricultural Training Institutes Bill, 2016.
Reviewed and further drafted the Bungoma County Persons with Disabilities Empowerment Fund Regulations 2014.
Drafted the Kenya Model County Potato Production and Marketing Draft Bill, 2016.
Prepared a Policy Report on the Analysis of the Legal Framework Governing the Production, Sale, and Promotion of Alcohol in Kenya for the Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya, 2016.
Drafted the Bungoma County Disaster Management Bill, 2016.
Reviewed and further drafted the Vihiga County Healthcare Services Fund Bill 2016.
Reviewed and further drafted Kenya’s Whistle-blowers Protection Bill, 2015.

Phone:0720 638 978
Email:info@komadvocatesllp.com

Mr. Samwel Kerosi Ondieki

Senior Partner

Mr. Samwel Kerosi Ondieki

Senior Partner

Mr. Samwel Kerosi Ondieki is a Senior Partner in the law firm. He is dedicated to advancing knowledge, skills, and proficiency aimed at equity leadership, oversight, and service to humanity for legal and constitutional fulfillment, enhancing the respect and safeguarding of constitutional goals. He describes his core values as integrity, professionalism, teamwork, humanity, brotherhood, hard work, discipline, determination, dedication, and service delivery.

Mr. Ondieki graduated with a First Class Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Nagpur University in New Delhi, India, in 1990 with first class honours. He has previously served as the pioneer Speaker of the Kisii County Assembly between 2013 and 2017. As one of the first to test the rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of Kenya, he filed Kisii High Court Petition 181 of 2010, Kerosi Ondieki vs. Ministry of Interior and Security Affairs, the Attorney General, and another, challenging the use of pregnancy as a barrier to recruiting women into Kenya’s disciplined forces.

In that capacity, he served as the Constituency Educator for Nyaribari Chache for the now-defunct Committee of Experts (COE) during the drafting of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Between 2006 and 2007, he engaged in civic education with Wilfred Omariba on Egesa FM’s “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” programme. Between 1999 and 2004, Mr. Ondieki served as the Chairperson of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Kisii Branch, passionately advocating for the rights of lawyers and citizens.

He was previously a partner at Nyagaka, Mosota, Isaboke, Kerosi Ondieki & Associates Advocates and Kerosi Ondieki & Company Advocates. In his free time, Mr. Ondieki enjoys reading, writing, travelling, drama and music, watching documentaries, football, and legal-political movies.

Phone:0720 638 978
Email:info@komadvocatesllp.com

Enock Ong'iti Onsembe

Partner

Enock Ong'iti Onsembe

Partner

Ong'iti is an enthusiastic, adaptable, cognitively flexible, creative, talented, detail-oriented, and passionate legal practitioner as well as an analytical lawyer. He is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a partner in the firm. He is currently pursuing a Master of Laws degree at the University of Nairobi, set to graduate in 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Kisii University and a postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He also holds a Diploma in Project Management from the Kenya Institute of Management.

Ong'iti is also a Certified Public Secretary with extensive legal knowledge of company law, regulatory frameworks, and best practices in corporate law. He is committed to fostering ethical business practices and ensuring legal compliance in all corporate activities. An expert in board dynamics and a keen implementor of corporate governance codes, he is highly skilled in board facilitation, compliance management, and risk management, and proficient in routine company secretarial functions, including managing communication between companies and regulatory authorities.

He previously worked as a legal officer at the County Government of Kisii, where he defended the county in numerous court cases, honing his analytical, time management, and interpersonal skills alongside litigation expertise. At the county, he was involved in litigation, drafting legislation, and preparing MoUs, particularly defending the county in employment-related cases. He developed proficiency in thorough legal research and in interpreting complex legal issues to provide sound advisories to the county government.

Ong'iti has exceptional drafting skills and is adept at preparing legal documents, MoUs, contracts, leases, and legislative bills. He possesses strong negotiation skills to effectively handle contractual matters and reviews, thereby securing client interests and reducing exposure to systemic legal problems. His excellent communication and collaborative abilities enable him to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams. Additionally, he has drafted legislative bills and provided legal advisories to the county government. Enock has also worked as a pupil at Manyonge

Phone:0710162390
Email:info@komadvocatesllp.com

Kevin Mochiemo Gichana

Partner

Kevin Mochiemo Gichana

Partner

Kevin is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a partner in the firm. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Moi University and a postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in International Trade and Transport Management from Kharkiv National University, Karazin, Ukraine, and a Diploma in the Russian language from the same university.

Previously, Kevin was a partner at Mochiemo Gichana and Co. Advocates, where he specialised in Commercial Law. He provided legal support to clients on day-to-day business operations, including drafting legal documents such as demand letters and contracts (merger agreements, partnership agreements, employment contracts, NDAs); anticipating legal concerns based on clients’ operations; assisting in policy formulation with client stakeholders; overseeing negotiation processes; providing legal assistance for regulatory compliance; and updating clients on current legal processes and new laws to ensure optimum business practices.

Kevin also specialised in conveyancing and land matters. He assisted clients in drafting/amending Agreements for Sale to protect their interests, preparing transfer documents, overseeing the completion process of land transactions, advising on conveyancing transactions, conducting due diligence on property titles, calculating adjustments of rates and taxes, advising on stamp duty payable, preparing court pleadings, and representing clients in land disputes.

He has also worked as a legal intern at Manani, Lilan, Mwetich and Co. Advocates; Ben K. Gichana and Co. Advocates; and Omwenga and Co. Advocates, handling insurance claims, client advisories, drafting pleadings, and case tracking.

In addition to his legal experience, Kevin worked as a transport manager at Zitron Limited—maintaining transport schedules, ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, and managing transport budgeting—and as an assistant manager at Paramount Auto Spares Ltd. He has also volunteered as a trainer for Handicap International Kenya on matters related to gender-based violence in informal settlements around Kitale and in the Mt. Elgon area of Kenya.

Kevin is a polyglot and has worked as a translator for Russian and Ukrainian speakers seeking to invest in Kenya.

Phone:0720 638 978
Email:info@komadvocatesllp.com

Our Associates & Support Professionals

Beverlyne Joan Mokaya

Associate

Beverlyne Joan Mokaya

Associate

Beverly is an Associate in the law firm. A highly adaptable web thinker with a strong work ethic, she has extensive experience working as a Legal Assistant and Associate for locally based law firms, which has given her a deep understanding of the practical side of law. Her main areas of focus are Commercial and Corporate Law. She has practical knowledge of International Financial Law and Regulation, specifically in Mergers and Acquisitions, Public-Private Partnerships Law, International Banking and Financial Services Law, Corporate Governance, registration of companies and other business entities, corporate restructuring, preparation of securitization instruments, drafting of legal opinions, and other court documents.

Beverly holds a Master of Laws degree in International Financial Law and Regulation, a Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Administration Law from the Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA), a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi.

She previously worked as a Legal Associate at Njeri Ann Kamau Advocates, as a Legal Researcher at Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya, as a Legal Assistant at Mose, Mose & Mose Advocates, and as a Legal Assistant at Bogonko, Otanga & Co. Advocates.

As a volunteer, Beverly serves as the Organizing Secretary of a Self-Help Youth Group (Rich Diamond Investment), manages The Tree Band (a musical band), and participates in community service through DOZ Mtaani, a group dedicated to cleaning up Nairobi City.

Phone:0720 638 978
Email:info@komadvocatesllp.com

Elizabeth Wangeci Wanjohi

Associate

Elizabeth Wangeci Wanjohi

Associate

Liz is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an Associate in the firm. A highly driven and committed business and legal professional, she undertakes tasks with diplomacy, flexibility, and assertiveness, aspiring to drive policies, create new standards, and improve existing ones as she develops her expertise as a legal and business executive. Exceptionally analytical, Liz combines excellent written and oral communication skills with meticulous planning and execution of multiple projects. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from the University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.

Liz previously worked at Omwenga & Company Advocates as counsel for various insurance companies, defending and processing indemnity claims—including motor vehicle accident claims, property damage claims, and WIBA claims. She also represented insurance companies in declaratory suits and suits for recovery of damages, drafted commercial contracts, advised business owners on registration processes, and prepared legal opinions as required. Additionally, she participated in conveyancing matters by preparing, reviewing, amending, and attesting Agreements for Sale and Transfer documents, including arranging the transfer of deposit funds and other property law processes, and represented clients in both subordinate and superior courts in Kenya.

Liz also worked as a Legal Officer at Civicon Limited between December 2017 and July 2019, where she was part of an in-house legal team responsible for all legal, contractual, and commercial matters in a fast-paced infrastructure and construction environment. Major projects during her tenure included negotiations following the termination of the contractor at Achwa Hydro-Power Plant (HPP) 2 in Gulu, Uganda, where she represented Civicon alongside ARPE Limited to secure the best outcome.

Additionally, Liz is adept at negotiating and drafting energy-related contracts. She participated in the preparation of the Project Governance Structure, conducted contract negotiations with employers and joint venture partners, handled commercial negotiations, and developed Subcontract Documents (including aligning subcontracts with the main contract) for Olkaria 1 Unit 6—a project by Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KENGEN). She was also involved in late-stage negotiations for project assignments that resulted in Civicon Scope being assigned to a Chinese sub-contractor on a commission basis in Kenya Rural Roads projects (RWC 290, RWC 343, RWC 314, and RWC 287).

Phone:0720 638 978
Email:info@komadvocatesllp.com

Grace Nafula Sitati

Associate

Grace Nafula Sitati

Associate

Grace is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an Associate in the firm. She is currently pursuing a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Regional Integration & East African Community Law at the University of Dar es Salaam. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Moi University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and holds certificates in International Standards on Freedom of Expression (from the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights), the Right to Privacy in the Digital Age in Africa (from the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria), and Civil Society Law in Africa (also from the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria).

Previously, Grace worked as a pupil and an Associate at Manyonge Wanyama and Associates Advocates. There, she served as a seasoned litigation counsel in superior and subordinate courts as well as in tribunals across Kenya. She drafted legal opinions and necessary court pleadings—including petitions, plaints, applications, appeals, submissions, and legal agreements. Her responsibilities included conducting client interviews, organizing pre-trial meetings for witness preparation, attending client meetings, providing legal opinions, and engaging in alternative dispute resolution to ensure the implementation of resolutions. Grace also participated in drafting the Livestock (Training Institutions) Regulations, 2020, and mentored pupils and interns to enhance service delivery.

Phone:0720 638 978
Email:info@komadvocatesllp.com

Oyugi Marvin Aluo

Associate

Oyugi Marvin Aluo

Associate

Marvin is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an Associate at the firm. He holds an LL.B degree from Moi University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He previously worked at State Law, MacKay Advocates, and Omonde Kisera and Co. Advocates as an intern. Additionally, Marvin worked at the International Development Law Organization as an Embedded Clerical Officer, where he provided support through data entry, filing, scanning, and file dismissal, attached to the Chief Magistrate at the Milimani Commercial Law Courts. His responsibilities included:

Developing an inventory of all files to be registered into the system.
Signing for and receiving files from the registry.
Confirming the checklist for each file received.
Ensuring real-time updates of the caseload in the Chief Magistrates’ Commercial Court.
Accurately capturing rulings and judgments in the system.
Linking advocates to cases based on the last known advocate acting on a matter.
Ensuring that fees paid by parties are accurately recorded.
Assisting with the electronic filing of all new cases.
Ensuring all cases filed in the Commercial Division Registry are properly captured in the e-filing system.
Updating the e-filing system to reflect the current status of the physical court file.
Providing user support to advocates facing challenges with the e-filing system.
Unbinding physical files ready for scanning, scanning documents into folders, labeling the scans appropriately, and binding them back to their original order.
Uploading the files to the CTS.
Providing daily and weekly performance reports.

Phone:0720 638 978
Email:info@komadvocatesllp.com

Jephnei N. Orina

Associate

Jephnei N. Orina

Associate

Jeph is an Associate in the firm. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelor of Education Arts (B.Ed.) in History and Kiswahili from Kisii University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. A polymath, Jeph is currently an MBA student (with a focus on Finance) at Kisii University and a Master of Laws student in International Business Law at the Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, where he serves as a Research Assistant to Professor Deborah Ramirez on the topic of Gun Liability Insurance.

He previously worked as a legal officer at Gizaa Power Solutions Ltd, where he was involved in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating Power Purchase Agreements, lease agreements, joint venture agreements, and Engineering Procurement and Construction Contracts. He also provided legal management and advice on regulatory matters related to renewable energy projects to ensure compliance with both internal and external frameworks and corporate approval policies. Additionally, Jeph interned at Omariba & Company Advocates and at Ochoki & Company Advocates.

Phone:0720 638 978
Email:info@komadvocatesllp.com

Bancy Mwendwa

Office Manager

Aburi Lilian Mosero

Office Manager & Lawyer

Aburi Lilian Mosero

Office Manager & Lawyer

Lilian is a lawyer and doubles as the Office Manager. She is a results-driven legal professional with a progressive career in law who, through research and experience, has developed an in-depth understanding of various laws, legal codes, court procedures, and government regulations. She has extensive experience in office administration, legal drafting, family law, employment law, conveyancing, and legal research. Lilian is passionate about resolving legal disputes and helping people make informed decisions within the ambit of the law. She previously worked at D. Mutugi & Company Advocates as a holding-over associate, at E. Muigai & Company Advocates as an intern, and as a pupil and legal intern at Mukite Musangi & Company Advocates.

Lilian holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Kabarak University.

Phone:0720 638 978
Email:info@komadvocatesllp.com

Sandra Waithira

Legal Assistant

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