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Education
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BENSON GAKA BARONGO

Nairobi

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Gaka Barongo & Co. Advocates, specializing in commercial contract negotiation and regulatory advisory. Proven track record in structuring cross-border financial transactions and leading legal innovation initiatives. Adept at legal project management and fostering client relationships, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation in complex legal environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Lecturer – Paralegal Training Programme

Kenya School of Law
Nairobi
05.2025 - Current
  • Facilitating instruction in core legal subjects including Contract Law, Legal Research, and Civil Procedure for diploma-level paralegal trainees.
  • Designing and delivering course content aligned with the Kenya School of Law’s curriculum and practical legal skills training objectives.
  • Engaged in continuous assessment and mentorship of trainees, focusing on professional ethics, client handling, and legal drafting.

Partner

Gaka Barongo & Co. Advocates
Nairobi
12.2019 - Current
  • Lead counsel in the structuring and documentation of secured lending transactions, including charges, debentures, and guarantees for both local and international financial institutions.
  • Advised clients on cross-border acquisition financing, regulatory compliance, and digital asset security.
  • Oversaw the drafting and vetting of contracts, including B2B vendor agreements, licensing instruments, and commercial partnerships.
  • Led firm-wide legal innovation initiatives, including internal knowledge management and AI-supported legal content development.
  • Represented clients in regulatory inquiries and liaised with Kenyan regulators on compliance and licensing efforts.
  • Guided internal teams and corporate clients on employment law, data privacy obligations, and marketing content reviews for legal compliance.

Associate

RKO Advocates LLP
Nairobi
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Conducted legal due diligence for foreign companies entering Kenya, including corporate structuring and tax analysis.
  • Drafted and negotiated leases, sale agreements, and commercial licenses.
  • Supported legal advisory for multinationals on setting up fintech and ICT operations, focusing on regulatory approvals and contract compliance.

Trainee Advocate

Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates (DLA Piper Africa)
Nairobi
01.2018 - 11.2018
  • Rotated across commercial, banking, dispute resolution, and real estate departments.
  • Assisted in drafting legal opinions, transaction agreements, and compliance checklists for corporate clients.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Law -

Kenya School of Law
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2018

LL.B (Hons) -

Moi University
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2016

KCSE (A-) -

Starehe Boys' Centre
01.2009

KCPE (A) -

Ekerubo Gietai E.L.C.K
01.2005

Skills

  • Commercial Contract Drafting & Negotiation
  • Regulatory Advisory (Fintech, Tax, Employment, Digital Assets)
  • Product Structuring & Legal Risk Mitigation
  • Corporate Governance & Legal Compliance
  • Legal Project Management
  • Due Diligence & Securities Perfection
  • Cross-Border Financial Transactions
  • Legal Research & Policy Advisory

Certification

  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, 2019
  • Member, Law Society of Kenya
  • Member, Law Society of Kenya’s Tax Committee, 2024-2026

References

Available upon request.

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Swahili, Fluent

Other Information

  • Available to work remotely across EMEA or South Asia time zones
  • Highly adaptable and enthusiastic about emerging technologies and crypto regulation
  • Best Student – Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)

Timeline

Adjunct Lecturer – Paralegal Training Programme

Kenya School of Law
05.2025 - Current

Partner

Gaka Barongo & Co. Advocates
12.2019 - Current

Associate

RKO Advocates LLP
02.2019 - 12.2019

Trainee Advocate

Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates (DLA Piper Africa)
01.2018 - 11.2018

Postgraduate Diploma in Law -

Kenya School of Law

LL.B (Hons) -

Moi University

KCSE (A-) -

Starehe Boys' Centre

KCPE (A) -

Ekerubo Gietai E.L.C.K

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