Mukami, Karanja & Co Advocates LLP
Meet Our People

People

A partner-led team advising across corporate, commercial, technology, real estate, banking and finance, private client matters, and disputes.

Our Approach

A Team Built for Partner-Led, High-Stakes Work

The firm combines sector knowledge, international perspective, and hands-on execution so clients receive clear advice from lawyers who understand the full context of their matters.

Commercial Perspective

Advice is framed around transaction priorities, operational realities, and sensible risk management.

Discipline Across Matters

The team supports both advisory and contentious instructions with clear ownership and direct communication.

Partner-Led Service

Clients work closely with the lawyers leading each mandate and receive practical updates as matters progress.

Partners

The Partners

The firm's partners lead client relationships directly and oversee matters across corporate, finance, property, technology, private client, and dispute work.

KWM

Managing Partner

Head - Corporate, Commercial & Technology

Admission

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya (2012)

13+ years post-admission experience

karanja@mukamikaranjalaw.co.ke

Karanja Wa Muiruri

LL.M (1st Class - Distinction), Dip (KSL), LL.B (Hons)

Corporate, commercial, and technology lawyer combining international perspective with deep local experience for businesses, investors, and diaspora clients operating in Kenya.

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Academic Qualifications

  • LLM, International Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation - University of Warwick, (September 2010) - First Class with Distinction
  • LLB (Hons) - University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom (August 2009)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law (ATP) - Kenya School of Law (2012)

Practice Areas

Corporate & CommercialContracts & TransactionsTechnology & FintechData PrivacyEmployment & Labour
JMK

Senior Partner

Head - Real Estate, Banking & Finance

Admission

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya (2012)

13+ years post-admission experience

juliamkuria@mukamikaranjalaw.co.ke

Julia Mukami Kuria

LL.M, Dip (KSL), LL.B (Hons)

Seasoned real estate, banking, and finance lawyer advising developers, lenders, investors, and private clients on complex property and financing mandates.

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Academic Qualifications

  • LLM, International Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation - University of Warwick, (September 2010)
  • LLB (Hons) - University of Nairobi
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law (ATP) - Kenya School of Law (2012)

Practice Areas

Real Estate DevelopmentProperty FinancePrivate Clients
MM

Partner

Head of Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration

Admission

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya (2020)

5+ years post-admission experience

mutugi@mukamikaranjalaw.co.ke

Mutugi Mburia

Dispute resolution partner representing clients in commercial, property, technology, employment, and civil disputes before courts and arbitral forums.

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Academic Qualifications

  • Legal education in Kenya

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution
Associates

Associate Lawyers

Our associate team supports drafting, regulatory analysis, and day-to-day execution across active client matters.

AT

Associate

Corporate, Commercial & Technology Practice

Admission

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya (2025)

Admitted 2025

abigail@mukamikaranjalaw.co.ke

Abigail Thairu

Associate advising on technology law, data protection, cybersecurity governance, and commercial contract work in technology-driven business environments.

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Academic Qualifications

  • LLB, Kenyatta University
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
  • Certified Data Protection Programme, Strathmore University

Practice Areas

Corporate & CommercialContracts & TransactionsTechnology & FintechData Privacy
About Our Firm

Commercially Grounded, Client-Focused Legal Support

Mukami, Karanja & Co Advocates LLP brings together lawyers with experience across corporate, commercial, technology, property, private client, and dispute matters.

The team is structured to give clients direct access to the lawyers leading their work, with practical support from instruction through completion or resolution.

2015
Established
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Lawyers
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