Our Partners
The management of NKA comprises Three Partners and other professionals who exercise hands-on management and guidance in ensuring that the Firm runs as an efficient corporate enterprise that effectively meets and responds to the needs of its clientele as a Professional Services Firm.
Josephine Namasaka - Senior Partner
Mrs. Josephine Namasaka is the Firm’s Senior Partner and also the Partner in charge of the Firm’s Real Estate and Conveyancing Department.
Josephine, a graduate of the University of Nairobi, started her career in the corporate world and rose through the ranks to the position of Legal Manager at Fidelity Insurance. Having worked for almost a decade in the corporate world, she joined Sichangi & Company Advocates in the year 2000 as a Partner and rose to the position of Senior Managing Partner in the same Firm.
Josephine offers the NKA team immense legal experience spanning close to three decades as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
For a considerable period of her earlier years in legal practice, she primarily focused in civil litigation and debt collection where she successfully represented several clients in court
Josephine has wide experience in various areas of law including commercial, corporate, succession, employment, banking, insurance and general litigation. In her capacity as the Senior Partner of the Firm, she spearheads the Firm’s business development angle and ensures that the NKA team meets its clients’ expectations and delivers on its brand commitment to its clients.
Josephine is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a Notary Public, a Commissioner of Oaths and a registered Patent Agent with the Kenya Industrial Patents Institute (KIPI).
She is also a member of the International Commission of Jurists (Kenya Chapter) and a Certified Public Secretary of Kenya.
Email: jnamasaka@nka.co.ke
Mwangi Kariuki - Managing Partner
Mr. Mwangi Kariuki serves as the Firm’s Managing Partner and in this capacity he is tasked with the day to day management of the team, implementing the Firm’s strategy as well as giving professional guidance to the team.
He previously worked at the Insurance Company of East Africa (now ICEALION), Kairu & McCourt Advocates and Sichangi Partners Advocates before co-founding Namasaka & Kariuki Advocates.
With his active legal experience spanning over several years of legal practice, his areas of expertise include financial securities, conducting legal and compliance audits, corporate due diligence for listed companies, advising on corporate governance matters including corporate restructuring and reorganization of corporate institutions arising from mergers and acquisitions, takeovers, share splits, international trade finance transactions with particular emphasis on loan syndications and private equity, conveyancing and real estate practice, intellectual property law and general corporate and commercial law.
Kariuki has represented both local and overseas clients in various commercial transactions and has been recognized as being a meticulous legal professional in structuring the legal dimension of complex commercial transactions. He is routinely consulted by various financial institutions who tap into his expertise in relation to security documentation and development of systems and processes attendant to securities’ perfection.
Besides serving as the Firm’s Managing Partner, he is also the Partner in charge of the Firm’s Commercial and Corporate Law department.
Kariuki is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a Notary Public, a Commissioner of Oaths and a registered Patent Agent with the Kenya Industrial Patents Institute (KIPI).
He holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Moi University and a Master of Laws degree in Commercial & Corporate Law from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.
Email: mkariuki@nka.co.ke
Austin Ayisi - Partner |Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Department
Austin is the Partner in charge of the Firm’s Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolutions’ department. In this capacity, Austin is responsible for providing technical oversight to the Firm’s Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolutions Department as well as representing the Firm’s clients in Court proceedings and other judicial fora.
Austin is an astute litigation lawyer and has great passion for dispute resolution.
He has over the years successfully represented clients in high profile cases in the entire Kenyan judicial system right from the Subordinate Courts all the way to the Supreme Court of Kenya. His legal expertise extends to environmental and land disputes, winding up and bankruptcy proceedings, family law and succession, anti-corruption matters, public procurement disputes, criminal law matters, employment matters, debt collection, high value commercial and corporate disputes among others.
Austin is a graduate from the Catholic University of East Africa and brings on board respectable litigation experience to the NKA fraternity having horned his skills while previously working at LJA associates, Anjarwalla & Khanna Advocates, Muriu Mungai & Company Advocates and Muthaura Mugambi Ayugi & Njonjo Advocates.
Austin is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a Commissioner for Oaths and a Notary Public.
Email: ayisia@nka.co.ke
Our Associates
NKA deliberately gives its Associates the exposure and training that they need to professionally handle clients and competently execute legal instructions with minimal supervision.
Evelyn Muthoni
Muthoni is a Senior Associate in the Firm with vast experience in Conveyancing and Property law, Securitization, Company Law, and commercial transactions.
She handles transactions pertaining to real estate, conveyancing, the perfection of securities for financial institutions, corporate restructuring, legal audit & compliance as well as commercial law.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Kenyatta University, a Post-graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law and is a certified Legal & Compliance Auditor and a Commissioner for Oaths.
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Email: emuthoni@nka.co.ke
Elizabeth Syokau
Elizabeth is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an Associate in the Firm’s Conveyancing and Commercial Department.
She has extensive experience in Banking Securitization, property acquisition, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, real estate and incorporation of companies.
Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Law Degree from Kenyatta University and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
She is also a Certified Mediator, Notary Public, and Commissioner for Oaths and is currently pursuing her Certified Secretary (CS) course.
Email: esyokau@nka.co.ke
Lilian Waithira
Lilian is an Associate stationed at our Mombasa Branch. She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Commissioner for Oaths. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
As an advocate, she has competence in matters concerning property acquisition, Bank Securitization, drafting of commercial contracts and agreements, negotiating business contracts and projects.
Besides having passion for the Law, Lilian believes in working with Integrity and delivering her work as service to God.
Email: lwaithira@nka.co.ke
Joy Kikwai
Joy is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and is stationed at the Firm’s Nakuru Branch.
Joy is involved in both litigation and Commercial conveyancing.
She is a graduate of Moi University Eldoret.
Email: jkikwai@nka.co.ke
Nereah Mary
Nereah is an Associate Advocate attached to the Firm's Conveyancing and Real Estate Department and the Banking & Securities Department.
Nereah has more than 2 years of experience in legal practice specialized in Conveyancing & Real estate law and Banking & Finance Law. She also has experience in contract Law, family law and probate & estate planning.
She is highly skilled in legal drafting and research with a proven ability to provide quality work and effectively resolve issues to achieve goals. She is self-driven, creative, analytical and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (2nd Class Upper) from Strathmore University and a postgraduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law.
She is a member at the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Kenya since 2019 and a Member of the Law Society of Kenya since 2020.
Email: nmary@nka.co.ke
Frashia Njuguna
Frashia is an Advocate of the High court of Kenya with more than four years Post Admission experience.
She is an Associate advocate in the firm’s with a vast experience in Conveyancing, Commercial Law and Litigation.
She is also a Commissioner for Oaths.
Email: fnjuguna@nka.co.ke
Njoki Githongo
Njoki is an Associate in the Firm’s Real Estate Department and Banking & Securities Department.
She has vast experience in Conveyance and Property Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, and Dispute Resolution including Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.
As an Associate, Njoki is actively involved in handling diverse client matters, showcasing proficiency in various legal areas pertaining to real estate, conveyancing, the perfection of securities for financial institutions, corporate restructuring, as well as commercial law.
Njoki holds a Bachelor of Law Degree from The University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
She is also a Certified Mediator, and is currently pursuing her Certified Secretary (CS) course.
Email: ngithongo@nka.co.ke
Fridah Mbula
Fridah is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an Associate in the Firm’s Conveyancing and Commercial Department.
She has experience in perfection of bank security documentation, acquisition and transfer of property interest, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, incorporation of companies, and regulatory impact assessment and compliance.
Fridah holds a Bachelor of Law Degree from Riara University and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. She also holds a CIPIT Data Protection Certificate from Strathmore University.
Email: fmbula@nka.co.ke
Sharon Jemutai
Jemutai is an associate in the firm’s Commercial and Conveyancing Department and is domiciled at our Nakuru Branch.
She is skilled in matters relating to general conveyancing transactions, financial securitization and Commercial and Corporate practice. Periodically, she also engages in litigation practice.
Jemutai holds a Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) Degree from Moi University and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
She is currently pursuing her Certified Secretarial (CS) course from KASNEB.
Email: sjemutai@nka.co.ke
Wanja Ngunga
Wanja is an Associate Advocate in our firm’s Banking Securities, Conveyancing, Real Estate, and Commercial department.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, complemented by a postgraduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law.
Additionally, she holds a certificate in data protection from CIPIT.
Email: wngunga@nka.co.ke
Joseph Otieno
Joseph is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an Associate in the Firm’s Litigation Department.
He has extensive experience in Litigation matters, drafting pleadings, Conducting research and providing legal opinions on various areas of the law.
Joseph holds a Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
Email: jotieno@nka.co.ke
Our Legal Assistants
At NKA we offer an opportunity to law graduates to work as legal interns in the Firm.
These law graduates are instrumental in conducting legal research and in supporting the Advocates in execution of work. In addition, the legal assistants get to learn the practical application of what they studied at the University.
Our Pupils
At NKA we offer an opportunity to law pupils to work in the Firm as they await admission to the bar.
These law pupils are instrumental in conducting legal research and in supporting the Advocates in execution of work. In addition, the pupils get to learn the practical application of what they studied at the University.
Our Non Lawyer Management Staff
Quentin Mubena |Finance Manager & Team Leader of Laredo Fortunes Ltd
Quentin is the Firm’s Finance Manager and also the Team Leader of Laredo Fortunes Ltd, the consulting arm of the Firm.
He is a practicing member of the Institute of Certified Investments & Financial Analysts (ICIFA) & a Certified Investments & Financial Analyst (CIFA) and a Certified Public Accountant, CPA(K). He holds a degree in Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and is currently pursuing his MSC in Finance at JKUAT.
Quentin has over 14 years’ practical experience in taxation, audit, accountancy, training, consultancy and financial management.
He has spent several years as a financial consultant in various organizations and companies in various sectors such as transport, manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality, service industry and has extensive experience in financial management, analysis, reporting, investments advisory, taxation and consultancy.
Email: qmubena@nka.co.ke
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Joe Njagi
Joe is in charge of the Business Development Department, mandated in the general growth of the business, gathering market intelligence to inform business decisions, through carrying out market and competitor analysis, continual establishment of Key customer delight aspects.
Joe has a strong banking and finance background having previously worked with two financial institutions where he grew through the ranks to the level of management and acquired respectable business acumen in the process.
Joe is a dedicated growth strategist with NKA and holds a Degree in Business Administration and a Masters in Strategic Management from the Kenya Methodist University.
Email: joen@nka.co.ke
Jayne Shisoka
Jayne is an amiable, efficient and dedicated member of the team. Jayne is in charge of the Firm’s general administration and in addition, serves as the Executive Assistant to the Partners.
In this capacity, she ensures the smooth operation of the Firm’s systems and processes while at the same time making sure that the Firm delivers on its promise to its respective clients by adhering to the agreed service level standards.
Email: jshisoka@nka.co.ke
Other Members of Staff
The NKA fraternity includes a very dedicated support staff that include Administrative Assistants, Finance personnel, ICT personnel, Clerks and Office Assistants.
These important members of the team are drawn from diverse disciplines and are highly qualified to serve in their respective dockets.
They work hand in hand with our legal professionals to ensure a delightful client experience.