Keega Gakuua

ABOUT GAKUUA

As Managing Partner of Keega & Company Advocates LLP Keega Gachutha is the Managing Partner of Keega & Company Advocates LLP, a strategic legal mind at the forefront of Kenya's most ambitious technology ventures and corporate expansions. He champions a philosophy where legal counsel acts as a catalyst for growth, delivering tailored solutions that empower both startups and established firms. His unique expertise as an Accredited Legal & Compliance Auditor, Chartered Member of the CISI, Certified Professional Mediator, and Data Protection Expert allows him to merge deep legal acumen with strategic foresight. This blend enables him to engineer outcomes that propel clients forward, navigating complex regulatory, market, and compliance challenges. Keega's influence has been instrumental in shaping Kenya's digital economy. He notably led a consortium of Virtual Asset Providers in successfully advocating for the reversal of the 3% Digital Asset Tax, securing a more sustainable 10% excise duty model. He further spearheaded the Legal Working Group for the Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill 2025, crafting a balanced regulatory framework that addresses both security and innovation. Keega also hosts Lawtus: Legal for Founders demystifying complex legal concepts for Founders. More than an advocate, he is a strategic architect actively forging Kenya’s digital future.

Education

• International Association of Privacy Professionals- Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe- Ongoing.
• Strathmore Law School- Executive Masterclass on Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Law Society of Kenya- Certified Legal & Compliance Auditor
• Chartered Institute of Investments and Securities- Regulation & Market Practice.
• Chartered Institute of Investments and Securities- Introduction to Investments & Securities
• Kenya School of Law -Post-Graduate Diploma
• Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology- Data Protection Certificate
• Mediation Training Institute of East Africa- Certified Professional Mediator
• Strathmore University- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Second Upper Division.

Membership

• Data Protection and Governance Society of Kenya(DPGSK)
• Law Society of Kenya