Every month, CDH Kenya Partner, Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast. This month Njeri talks to Levis Nderitu, Africa Region Strategic Advisor at Workplace Pride, and Patrick Oyoo, Head of East Africa at Open for Business. They dig deep into LGBTQ inclusivity in the workplace, the wins, the challenges, and how we move forward together.
This month she had the privilege of sitting down with The Hon. Justice Aleem Visram, FCIArb, a distinguished Judge of the High Court of Kenya. In a compelling and insightful conversation, Justice Visram reflects on his professional journey, shedding light on the path that led him to the judiciary and offering a rare glimpse into the intricacies of judicial work in Kenya.
From navigating the legal system to unpacking how cases are deliberated and resolved, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring legal professionals and anyone curious about the inner workings of the courts. Justice Visram represents a new generation of judicial leaders, grounded, ambitious, and deeply committed to upholding justice.
In a refreshing twist on NjeriTalks Law, this month’s episode sees the host become the guest. For the first, and perhaps only time, Njeri is interviewed by her two closest friends, Stephanie Omenai and Aleya Kassam.
Njeri opens up about her early years, what drew her to law, her formative experiences as a young professional, and what fuels her enduring passion for her work.
An engaging and thoughtful conversation offering valuable insight into the journey and professional ethos.
Njeri talks to Disha Copreaux, Chief Executive Officer at Red Lands Roses
Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast, Njeri Talks Law, where she engages in thought-provoking conversations with leading voices across industries. This month, Njeri speaks with Disha Copreaux, CEO of Red Land Roses, a boutique rose farm located in Ruiru, Kenya, specialising in high-quality spray roses for the luxury export market.
In this inspiring episode, Disha shares her journey as a first-time CEO, stepping into a leadership role that feels like a full circle moment, having grown up in a family deeply rooted in agriculture. With a background in private equity-backed agribusiness, she brings a wealth of experience in succession transitions, change management, and business growth, while overseeing a team of over 1,000 employees.
Disha opens up about taking risks, forging your own path, and the power of leading with purpose, proving that small can indeed be mighty.
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, the women of CDH Kenya embarked on an inspiring journey to co-author a powerful book, Dream Big for Her, alongside34 of our female clients and peers. This collection of stories isdesigned to inspire, teach, and encourage women to take bold action and accelerate progress in their respective fields.
Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast. This month’s edition of Njeri Talks Law features a live discussion from the book launch, with insights from the authors on the inspiration behind Dream Big for Her.
On 7 March 2025, we marked this milestone with a special cocktail event and panel discussion, where we explored the captivating narratives within the book. The event was a celebration of resilience, ambition, and the collective powerof women supporting women.
As part of our commitment to empowering the next generation, CDH Kenya will be donating copies of Dream Bigfor Her to students at the Kenya School of Law.
Don’t miss this engaging conversation!
Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishesa podcast 'Njeri Talks Law', where she explores insightful conversations with industry leaders. This month, Njeri speaks with Phillip Aliker, a world-renowned dispute resolution specialist and arbitrator.
Phillip is a Chartered Arbitrator, Barrister (England & Wales), Advocate of the High Court of Uganda, and a Foreign Legal Consultant in the State of New York. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
In this episode, Phillip shares his journey, from being a young barrister in the UK to pivoting away from litigation into arbitration. He also discusses his role as a mentor toyoung lawyers and his perspectives on the future of dispute resolution.
Phillip exemplifies professionalism and excellence at the highest level.
Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law', where she explores insightful conversations with industry leaders.
To kick off the year, Njeri sits down with Paul Breloff, CEO & Co-Founder of Shortlist. Paul, a serial entrepreneur, strongly believes in the power of African talent to drive business growth across the continent. Since its launch in 2016, Shortlist has supported over 1,000 companies and 1.5 million job-seekers across 30 countries.
If you are looking for a fresh start this year, this episode is the perfect place to begin.
Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In this month’s podcast she talked to Risper Genga Ohaga, Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director at East African Breweries Ltd about her career.
Risper epitomises excellence, exemplified by her remarkable journey. At just 32, she was chosen to lead Absa’s audit function, and she has continued to thrive, transitioning from audit to her current role as CFO.
From her conversation, four key insights
stand out:
a) Be strategic in your career – Success often hinges on intentional planning.
b) A supportive partner matters – Having a strong support system can make a significant difference.
c) Reputation is crucial – Serving on a board is akin to a marriage; no one wants a tumultuous relationship.
d) Authenticity wins – Staying true to yourself is always the best approach.
In this month Njeri speaks to Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya, and a Partner at Ombok & Owuor Advocates. Together, they discuss Faith's pivotal role in defending the rights of peaceful protesters during the July 2024 protests in Kenya. She exemplifies true leadership and integrity.
Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In this month’s podcast, Njeri spoke with Kageni Mbungu, Director of Compliance, Anne Muruka, Head of Commercial and Legal, and Evelyn Manasseh, also Head of Commercial and Legal, all from M-Kopa Kenya.
In this month’s podcast, Njeri spoke with Kageni Mbungu, Director of Compliance, Anne Muruka, Head of Commercial and Legal, and Evelyn Manasseh, also Head of Commercial and Legal, all from M-Kopa Kenya. M-Kopa is a UK-headquartered emerging market fintech that provides affordable smartphones and digital financial services and is “financing progress” in Africa. They talk about its impact; the role it plays in bridging the gap between lending and ownership in Africa. Throw in some humour and these inspirational women demonstrate that good teams enable progress, growth, and innovation.
Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'.
This month's guest is Eric Mwangi, Director Technology Innovation at Capita. Eric is currently a programme lead, working on the UK governments Level up programme. He is a founding member of Fairbanc and is investor and advisor to FINGO.
Listen to this success story which is an inspiration of all founders, entrepreneurs, and dreamers.
Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast titled "Njeri Talks Law." This month, Njeri talks to Jennifer Chimanga, Partner, Co-Head of the Africa Group, and Global Technology, Media & Telecommunications Sector Lead at Clifford Chance.
Jennifer, an English and Kenyan qualified lawyer, focuses on M&A in the Tech, Media, and Telecoms sectors. She has extensive experience in cross-border M&A focusing emerging markets, particularly Africa.
In this episode, she shares her journey to becoming a Partner at one of the world’s top law firms, offering insights into her career, her perspective on Africa, and more.
Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. This months guests discuss the dynamic world of private equity and venture capital in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit held from 22 to 26 April 2024.
Delve into the intricate balance between Africa's developmental aspirations and the pursuit of profitable investments. Njeri, engages in a captivating conversation with George Odo, Senior Partner and Head of Eastern and Southern Africa from AfricInvest Capital Partners, and Lilian Oyando, Associate Partner and East Africa Regional Head at Goodwell Investments.
Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes her podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In March we celebrated International Women's Day and to commemorate this Njeri talked to Anne Muraya – Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte East Africa. Anne talks about her long career at Deloitte, what she has learned along the way, and her life's philosophy.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking insights from a successful female leader.
Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In today's ever-changing business landscape, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. This month's episode features Catherine Igathe, Managing Director, and Founder of Ortus Solutions Group. Drawing on her extensive experience in multinational companies and her passion for developing young leaders, Catherine shares her proven strategies for overcoming roadblocks, building resilient teams, and navigating the changing leadership landscape.
Delve into the first episode of 2024, where Njeri and leadership guru, Catherine unpack becoming an effective leader and navigating the ever-changing leadership landscape.
In this month's episode, Njeri sits down with the accomplished Carol Musyoka, a seasoned professional whose journey encompasses a brief yet impactful legal career, a tenure in the dynamic world of banking, and the establishment of her own thriving venture, Carol Musyoka Consulting.
In this absorbing episode, they delve into the experiences that have defined Carol's path, uncovering the lessons learned, challenges overcome, and the wisdom gained throughout her remarkable journey. Carol provides advice for young lawyers considering entering the legal profession and offers insights into striking a balance between a demanding professional life and personal well-being.
In this insightful conversation, these accomplished women who serve as exemplary figures in the legal profession, discuss how they successfully navigate the telecoms industry in Kenya.
Wangechi and Linda share compelling narratives about their professional journeys,
shedding light on their roles at Safaricom and its profound influence and extensive presence across the African continent. The discussion encompasses various facets such as regulatory frameworks, the integration of artificial intelligence, and the technological landscape post-COVID-19.
Their stories not only inspire but also provide practical wisdom for those aspiring to thrive in the dynamic realm of the legal industry while maintaining a fulfilling and purpose-driven life.
*The bank litigation referred to and cited in the Standard Newspaper was on 10 August 2008.
Every month CDH Kenya Partner, Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. This month Njeri speaks to Mary Wamae, Group Executive Director at Equity Group Holdings PLC. They discuss Mary's autobiography titled "The Village Girl," in which she explores her early life, legal career, and her journey to becoming a prominent figure at Equity Group Holdings.
Mary is an active participant in the Women Corporate Directors Kenya Chapter Association, an organisation comprising highly influential businesswomen from across the globe. This association focuses on empowering women with the necessary skills to emerge as forward-thinking leaders. In addition to this, Mary holds positions on several other corporate boards.
In this episode, Njeri Wagacha is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the importance of energy regulatory reforms, following the Africa Energy Forum in Nairobi, which took place in June. Industry leaders such as Mpho Mokwele, Head: Project Finance at DBSA, Mpho Modise, Business Development Executive at Power X, Ali Mnisi, Senior Deal Maker - Energy/Power SBU at the IDC, and CDH's Mashudu Mphafudi deep-dive into unlocking energy infrastructure investments across Africa. They delve into some of the secrets behind making energy utilities bankable, the transformative power of deregulating electricity, the rise of energy traders, and crucial considerations for investors eyeing energy projects.
Njeri Wagacha talks to Maryanne Ochola, Managing Director at Endeavor Kenya and Vlad Dugin, Partner at E3 Capital Kenya. Endeavor, a leading global community, is driven by the belief that High-Impact Entrepreneurs can transform economies and foster thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems in emerging and underserved markets worldwide. On the other hand, E3 Capital aims to create economic value for African economies and investors, all while prioritizing sustainability. Together, they delve into the impact that venture capital can have on promoting innovation in Kenya and across the African continent.
