Joseph Ng’ang’ira Mwagiru
Joseph Ng’ang’ira Mwagiru is a Kenyan legal professional who currently serves as a partner in the commercial department at Kaplan & Stratton Advocates, one of the nation’s leading law firms. Qualified as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya since 2010 and also a Certified Public Secretary, he joined Kaplan & Stratton in 2014 and ascended to partnership by 2017. He co‑heads the firm’s mergers and acquisitions practice, where his expertise spans a comprehensive suite of corporate and commercial areas, from M&A and internal reorganizations to share and asset sales, joint ventures, capital markets, and due diligence. His client portfolio includes major local and international equity investors, listed companies, insurers, energy and telecommunications firms, and private equity funds.
Widely recognized for his commercial law acumen, Joseph has been featured in prestigious rankings, such as Chambers Global, IFLR1000, and The Legal 500. His career trajectory reflects more than professional ascent, it’s a story of calculated risk embraced, a leap of faith that paved the way for meaningful impact in Kenya’s corporate legal landscape, a decision he distinctly regards as one he does not regret.