Kenya Board Member

Rakia, is a proficient and highly resourceful Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Certified Secretary (ICSPK), and policy advocate specializing in dispute resolution, legislative and policy drafting, commercial transactions, corporate governance, legal compliance, and financial regulation (banking and securities law). Prior to joining A & R Advocates, Rakia worked at the Parliament of Kenya, FairBrain Consulting Limited and at law firms. Rakia has drafted multiple bills and policies, drafted and facilitated merger agreements and negotiations, advised on legal compliance on anti-money laundering regulations, and negotiated and drafted insurance premium financing agreements. With her expertise, she navigates complex legal matters, ensuring smooth transactions and providing strategic counsel to individuals, businesses and organizations.

Memberships: Law Society of Kenya (LSK) East Africa Law Society Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) Awards: Harvard Financial Aid Scholarship, Masters Degree 2022 University of Nairobi Scholarship Programme, Masters degree, 2020 Government of Kenya Scholarship Scheme Undergraduate Law, 2015 Academic Qualifications: Master of Laws in Corporate and Financial Regulation (Distinction)-Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2023. Post-Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction)-Kenya School of Law Bar Qualifying Examinations, 2021. Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honors), University of Nairobi, 2019. Certified Secretaries (CS), Vision Institute of Professionals, 2017. Starehe Girls’ Centre.