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 Pa ..read more

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 ..read more

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 bu ..read more

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. This month Njeri Wagacha talks to John Ngumi, Director of Investment Banking Coverage: East Africa at Standard Bank. John speaks about his illustrious career in investment banking, setting up the first investment advisory business in Africa, his role as the Chair of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and Safaricom, and his view on investing in Kenya and Africa ..read more

In celebration of International Women’s Day, CDH held a high tea event hosted at the Capital Club in Nairobi, where CDH Kenya Partner, Njeri Wagacha hosted a panel discussion with Sienna Dutkowski of Lady Askari, Freda Rutere, Real Estate Development Manager, and Nonnie Burbidge, Venture Partner at Zephyr Capital as well as the co-founder and CEO of SideChic KE (@sidechic_ke) and Try Cooked (@trycooked). The panel is an example of a new generation of women learning to carve out their careers, manoeuvre the business world and own their own stories. Together with an audience of women, these pow ..read more

Njeri Wagacha talks to Iain Usiri, CEO & Co-Founder of Ramani, a point-of-sale distribution business in Tanzania. Ramani raised USD 32 million in its Series A round last year and has  grown month on month by 68%.  Not even yet 30, Iain talks about: being a  young leader, running a growing business, and not being afraid to  pivot, Chesterton's fence fallacy and the importance of being  intellectually humble ..read more

Njeri Wagacha talks to Fred Waithaka, Head of Legal and Regulatory at Safaricom PLC. Fred talks about his journey to becoming a lawyer and moving into the regulatory space. He speaks about Safaricom's strategic growth and its mission to identify new growth areas with the intention of delivering a superior customer experience ..read more

This year CDH, Njeri Talks Law and the East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) have partnered for a podcast series. In this first podcast, CDH Kenya partner, Njeri Wagacha talks to Eva Warigia, Chief Executive Officer of EAVCA, and Andrew Fassnidge, founder of Africa Tech Summit. They discuss the upcoming Africa Tech Conference, its origins, deal-making in the venture capital space, investing in Africa and why Africa is the investing destination in 2023 ..read more

In the first episode of Njeri Talks Law for the year, Njeri Wagacha  speaks with Pat Mbugua, Head of Legal, Client Coverage, Corporate  Commercial and Institutional Banking, East Africa, at Standard Chartered  Bank Kenya Limited. Pat was runner up for the Lawyer of the Year at the  2022 Nairobi Legal Awards ..read more

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In this final podcast for 2022, Njeri extends her gratitude to her listeners for accompanying her on your journey and provides a summary of her 2022 podcasts. Njeri recaps her conversations with: Alex Muchilwa, Head of Legal at Opibus, discussing the development and launch of Kenya's electric vehicles; Nicola Muriuki, Senior Legal Counsel at Tala, and Kevin Mutiso, Chairman of Board Digital Lenders Association of Kenya, delving into the regulation of d ..read more