Elijah Mwangi is a Senior Partner at Macharia-Mwangi & Njeru Advocates with high-level legal experience in Kenya, specializing in Commercial Transactions and Litigation. Throughout his career, Elijah has managed high-profile litigation, representing financial institutions in various matters, including mergers, takeovers, commercial litigation, and the realization of securities. He has prosecuted and defended high value commercial land cases involving high net worth individuals, Corporates, Institutions and organizations in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya. His expertise extends beyond Kenya to Uganda and Southern Sudan, providing comprehensive knowledge of financial transactions and legal frameworks.
Elijah’s diverse legal proficiency encompasses Criminal Law (Economic Crimes), Labour Law, Commercial Land Disputes, Arbitration, Debt Recovery, Pension Fund Disputes, Forensic/Anti-fraud Cases, Intellectual Property, and Public Interest Matters. He has successfully prosecuted fraud cases, handled complex labour disputes, and resolved significant commercial land issues. His extensive experience in arbitration and debt recovery, along with his ability to manage pension fund disputes and intellectual property cases, makes him a versatile and accomplished legal professional. Elijah is dedicated to providing excellent legal services and strategic advice, ensuring the best outcomes for his clients while maintaining their reputation and commercial relationships.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Senior Partner at Macharia-Mwangi & Njeru Advocates (2007 – to-date)
- Board Member, Christian Industrial Training Institute (2012-2013)
- Legal Advisor to the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Diocese of Nairobi (2012-2014)
- Legal Advisor, Jamii Bora Micro-Finance Institution (2010-2012)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – University of Nairobi
- Post-graduate Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Law
- Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths
MEMBERSHIPS
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
- Member of the East African Law Society (EALS)
OTHER ADVOCATES
[divi8_image_carousel divi8_carousel_effects_types=”slide” divi8_sliderspcbtn=”50″ divi8_autoplay=”off” divi8_autoplay_loop=”off” divi8_centered_slides=”off” divi8_auto_height=”on” divi8_nav_show_hide=”off” divi8_arrow_icon_show_hide=”on” divi8_left_icon=”#||divi||400″ divi8_right_icon=”$||divi||400″ divi8_icon_size=”20″ divi8_arrow_color=”#595959″ divi8_arrow_background=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” divi8_arrow_background_hover=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” wrapper_spacing_padding=”||||false|false” divi8_sliderperview_tablet=”” divi8_sliderperview_phone=”1″ divi8_sliderperview_last_edited=”on|phone” divi8_sliderspcbtn_tablet=”50″ divi8_sliderspcbtn_phone=”0″ divi8_sliderspcbtn_last_edited=”on|tablet” wrapper_spacing_margin_tablet=”|120px||120px|false|false” wrapper_spacing_margin_phone=”|0px||0px|false|false” wrapper_spacing_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” wrapper_spacing_padding_tablet=”|120px||120px|false|false” wrapper_spacing_padding_phone=”|0px||0px|false|false” wrapper_spacing_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” item_spacing_padding_tablet=”|120px||120px|false|false” item_spacing_padding_phone=”|0px||0px|false|false” item_spacing_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” nav_spacing_margin_tablet=”” nav_spacing_margin_phone=”|0px||0px|false|false” nav_spacing_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” navi_spacing_padding_tablet=”||||false|false” navi_spacing_padding_phone=”|0px||0px|false|false” navi_spacing_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” heading_text_align=”center” sub_heading_text_align=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][divi8_image_carousel_item heading=”Mr. Macharia Njeru” description=”Managing Partner” img=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mr-Macharia-Njeru_TeamCarousel.jpg” img_alt=”A photo of Mr. Macharia Njeru, Managing Partner at Macharia-Mwangi & Njeru Advocates law firm in Nairobi, Kenya” divi8_image_content_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” text_text_color=”#595959″ content_font=”–et_global_body_font|300|||||||” content_text_color=”#595959″ content_font_size=”19px” link_option_url=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/our-team/macharia-njeru/” global_colors_info=”{}”][/divi8_image_carousel_item][divi8_image_carousel_item heading=”Mr. Daniel Kimani” description=”Partner” img=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mr-Daniel-Kimani_TeamCarousel.jpg” divi8_image_content_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” text_text_color=”#595959″ content_font=”–et_global_body_font|300|||||||” content_text_color=”#595959″ content_font_size=”19px” link_option_url=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/our-team/daniel-kimani/” global_colors_info=”{}”][/divi8_image_carousel_item][divi8_image_carousel_item heading=”Ms. Amimo Akong’a” description=”Senior Associate” img=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ms-Amimo-Akonga_TeamCarousel.jpg” divi8_image_content_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” text_text_color=”#595959″ content_font=”–et_global_body_font|300|||||||” content_text_color=”#595959″ content_font_size=”19px” link_option_url=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/our-team/amimo-akonga/” global_colors_info=”{}”][/divi8_image_carousel_item][divi8_image_carousel_item heading=”Ms. Anita Ngamau” description=”Senior Associate” img=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ms-Anita-Ngamau_Team-Carousel.jpg” img_alt=”A photo of Ms. Anita Ngamau, Senior Associate at Macharia-Mwangi & Njeru Advocates law firm in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo taken by Mwituguru (Aashiv Shah).” divi8_image_content_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” text_text_color=”#595959″ content_font=”–et_global_body_font|300|||||||” content_text_color=”#595959″ content_font_size=”19px” link_option_url=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/our-team/anita-ngamau/” global_colors_info=”{}”][/divi8_image_carousel_item][divi8_image_carousel_item heading=”Mr. Antony Gakungu” description=”Associate” img=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mr-Antony-Gakungu_TeamCarousel.jpg” divi8_image_content_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” text_text_color=”#595959″ content_font=”–et_global_body_font|300|||||||” content_text_color=”#595959″ content_font_size=”19px” link_option_url=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/our-team/antony-gakungu/” global_colors_info=”{}”][/divi8_image_carousel_item][divi8_image_carousel_item heading=”Ms. Mercy Njagi” description=”Associate” img=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ms-Mercy-Njagi_TeamCarousel-NEW.jpg” divi8_image_content_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” text_text_color=”#595959″ content_font=”–et_global_body_font|300|||||||” content_text_color=”#595959″ content_font_size=”19px” link_option_url=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/our-team/mercy-njagi/” global_colors_info=”{}”][/divi8_image_carousel_item][divi8_image_carousel_item heading=”Ms. Vanessa Njihia” description=”Associate” img=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ms-Vanessa-Njihia_TeamCarousel-final.jpg” divi8_image_content_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” text_text_color=”#595959″ content_font=”–et_global_body_font|300|||||||” content_text_color=”#595959″ content_font_size=”19px” link_option_url=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/our-team/vanessa-njihia/” global_colors_info=”{}”][/divi8_image_carousel_item][divi8_image_carousel_item heading=”Ms. Sharon Wawire” description=”Associate” img=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ms-Sharon-Wawire_Team-Carousel.jpg” img_alt=”A photo of Ms. Sharon Wawire, Associate at Macharia-Mwangi & Njeru Advocates law firm in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo taken by Mwituguru (Aashiv Shah).” divi8_image_content_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” text_text_color=”#595959″ content_font=”–et_global_body_font|300|||||||” content_text_color=”#595959″ content_font_size=”19px” link_option_url=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/our-team/sharon-wawire/” global_colors_info=”{}”][/divi8_image_carousel_item][divi8_image_carousel_item heading=”Mr. Gachau Wanyoike” description=”Associate” img=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mr-Gachau-Wanyoike_Team-Carousel.jpg” img_alt=”A photo of Mr. Gachau Wanyoike, Associate at Macharia-Mwangi & Njeru Advocates law firm in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo taken by Mwituguru (Aashiv Shah).” divi8_image_content_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” text_text_color=”#595959″ content_font=”–et_global_body_font|300|||||||” content_text_color=”#595959″ content_font_size=”19px” link_option_url=”https://mmnlaw.co.ke/our-team/gachau-wanyoike/” global_colors_info=”{}”][/divi8_image_carousel_item][/divi8_image_carousel]
CONTACT
We strongly believe in a personal connection. Feel free to stop by, call or email us.
legal@mmnlaw.co.ke | ACK Gardens Annex | +254 712 466356