Mahat Somane

Mahat Somane is a prominent Kenyan lawyer and social entrepreneur renowned for his impactful legal career and dedication to community development. He co-founded Garane & Somane Advocates, a law firm committed to supporting startups and providing pro bono legal services to underserved populations. Somane’s legal acumen gained national attention during his representation of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in the 2022 presidential election petition, where his compelling arguments and data-driven presentations played a pivotal role in the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the election results.