Shaping Legal Minds | MMC ASAFO at the 2025 Law Career Fair

This past Saturday, MMC ASAFO proudly joined Kenya’s premier legal event at the 2025 Law Career Fair in Nairobi—a day packed with rich insights, challenging ideas, and transformative dialogue shaping Africa’s legal future.

Our Senior Associate, Kenneth Wilson, took centre stage with a masterclass on Dispute Resolution in the Telecommunications Sector. Drawing on his deep expertise in regulatory litigation, data protection, and infrastructure challenges, he guided participants through:

• Key regulatory frameworks such as the Kenya Information and Communications Act, Data Protection Act, and Competition Act
• Layered approaches in dispute resolution—from negotiation and mediation to arbitration and litigation
• The strategic importance of the Doctrine of Exhaustion, ensuring all remedies are explored before court intervention
• Evolving trends, including AI-driven legal innovation that is reshaping the landscape

The fair itself was a masterclass in diversity of thought and expertise. The day featured sessions led by esteemed presenters including:

• Waweru Gatonye SC – Exploring Public Interest Litigation and judicial opportunities
• Dr. Fred Ojiambo SC – Providing insights on practice in the Judiciary as Chair of The Senior Bar
• Fred Ngatia SC – Delving into the art and challenges of solo practice
• The National Council for Law Reporting – Highlighting careers in law reporting
• IGIERIA and Ngugi Advocates – “Navigating the Transition: From Legal Technician to Trusted Advisor”
• Dr. Johansen Oduor – Examining the crossroads of law and pathology
• Mohamed Muigai LLP – Outlining the ABCs of Capital Markets in Law
• Usikimye/Project Red Lipstick – Addressing the Kenyan justice system and femicide
• Tim Muiruri, from the Office of the AG – Showcasing legislative drafting and the evolving role of public prosecutors
• MMC ASAFO – With our session on Dispute Resolution in Telcos further enriched by Ashura Michael’s perspective on constitutional inclusion
• Office of the Data Protection Commissioner – Discussing data protection practices and future opportunities
• George Kegoro (Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa) & Cavendrys LLP – Casting light on the ABCs of Fintech Legal Practice and the lawyer’s role in catalyzing good governance

Our day was a masterful blend of legal education, career development, and strategic advocacy—each session reinforcing our commitment to empowering the next generation of legal practitioners and sustaining the robust legal framework that fuels Africa’s digital economy.

Special thanks to The Law Down Africa for the invitation and to all the presenters and participating firms who enriched the conversation.

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