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Mombasa, Kenya  ·  TWK Advocates LLP

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A full-service law firm serving individuals, institutions, and organizations across Kenya and beyond — with AI-augmented legal intelligence at the core.

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Client-Centred Approach

Every case receives full attention and strategic care. We build each position around your specific circumstances — no templates, no shortcuts.

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Proven Expertise

A track record across litigation, commercial law, conveyancing, family, and probate — in Mombasa, Nairobi, and across borders.

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Responsive & Reliable

We value your time. Clear communication, regular case updates, and timely delivery — at every stage of your matter.

The Firm

Built for a complex world.

TWK Advocates LLP is a full-service law firm delivering innovative legal solutions to individuals, businesses, and organizations. Our team combines deep expertise with a modern, AI-augmented approach — ensuring every client receives personalized, practical counsel.

Based at TSS Towers on Nkuruma Road, Mombasa, we serve clients across the full breadth of Kenya's economy and beyond — from individuals navigating land transactions to international institutions requiring specialist Kenyan counsel.

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Mission

To deliver expert legal counsel through integrity, precision, and an unwavering commitment to our clients' outcomes.

Vision

To lead the industry through expert insights, strong solutions, and innovative strategies that drive lasting success.

"We review each task against prevailing legal and market trends — cutting-edge solutions, tailor-made to your specific needs."
TWK Advocates LLP — Our Commitment to Every Client

What We Do

Four divisions. One standard.

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Litigation Division

Full litigation services: civil, criminal, constitutional references, judicial review, and pension disputes — before all courts and tribunals in Kenya.

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Family & Probate Division

Advisory services, testamentary dispositions, letters of administration, trusts, and all family law matters — handled with discretion and expertise.

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Commercial & Corporate Division

Incorporations, mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, trusts, pension schemes, and commercial contracts — structured for performance and protection.

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Conveyancing Division

Sales and transfers of land, leases, charges, mortgages, and chattels mortgages — every stage handled with precision and care for your interests.

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Land Law · Conveyancing

Land Transfers in Kenya: Why the Small Print Can Cost Everything

When a property transaction collapses after completion, it is rarely the main clauses that caused the problem. In Kenya's conveyancing landscape, the hazards live in conditions, undisclosed encumbrances, and consent requirements that were never obtained.

The Land Registration Act 2012 and Land Act 2012 reformed Kenya's land law significantly. Yet title registration alone does not guarantee clean ownership. Overriding interests — customary rights, adverse possession claims, unpaid land rates — can survive registration and bind a purchaser who failed to investigate.

Takeaways: Always conduct a full registry search before exchange of contracts. Obtain Land Control Board consent early — it is a condition precedent, not a formality. A void transaction cannot be cured after the fact.

Corporate Law

When Separate Legal Personality Becomes a Shield for Liability

The foundational principle of company law — that a company is a legal person distinct from its shareholders — is among the most powerful protections in commerce. It is also among the most abused.

Kenyan courts have shown increasing willingness to pierce the corporate veil where directors have used corporate structure as an instrument of fraud or to evade obligations personally incurred. The Companies Act 2015 imposes personal liability for fraudulent trading under Section 599 — independently of equitable veil-piercing doctrine.

Takeaways: Corporate structure does not insulate against personal misconduct. Maintain proper governance even in closely-held companies. If insolvency is foreseeable, take immediate professional advice.

The Team

Experienced advocates. Real results.

Six professionals. Decades of combined experience across litigation, corporate, family, and property law. Committed to your outcome at every stage.

01Kitonga KiivaFounding Advocate
02Evans G. ThiakaAdvocate
03Peter KhalumiAdvocate
04Miriam DombaAdvocate
05W.H. NandasabaAdvocate
06Qasim M. Faruq HaroonAssociate

Our Reach

Trusted across every sector.

From the individual navigating a probate matter to international institutions requiring specialist Kenyan counsel — every engagement receives the same standard of precision.

Individuals
Private Companies
Public Companies
Local Banks
International Banks
Governance Agencies
Pension Administrators
NGOs & Trusts
International Clients
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Office 4th Floor, TSS Towers
Nkuruma Road, Mombasa