Muthoni Matu, ACIArb

Associate, Dispute Resolution
T: +254 20 272 7171 C: +254 709 830 100 E: mmatu@tripleoklaw.com W: https://www.tripleoklaw.com/

Muthoni is a driven and innovative legal practitioner, recognized for the meticulous nature and skill with which she approaches every task.

Muthoni is well known for her prompt service delivery, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.

She is passionate about matters including but not limited to intellectual property, trade, tech, AI, and general dispute resolution. Muthoni is further passionate about engendering intellectual property protection within Africa, having certified expertise in the area from Harvard University.

Muthoni co-authored and published an article on the proposed Kenya – US Free Trade Agreement.

Qualifications: 

  • LLB (Hons.)
  • Diploma in Law (KSL)

Memberships: 

  • Law Society of Kenya
  • East Africa Law Society
  • Chartered Institute of Arbitration (Kenya)

Key Matters

1. Taifa Gas Investment SEZ Limited

Concerning the installation of a 30,000MT storage facility for the storage and distribution of LPG products valued at USD 130 million (KES 18.4 billion).
In connection with an appeal before the Tax Appeals Tribunal after the Kenya Revenue Authority, demanded payment of more than USD 9.6 million (KES 1.3 billion).
In a matter before the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) seeking remedies against the Republic of Kenya for alleged breaches of the EACJ Treaty valued at USD 7.03 million (KES 1 billion).
(The monetary authority of Kenya) in a matter before the EACJ in an alleged breach of the EAC Treaty concerning the collapse of Imperial Bank (one of Kenya’s biggest and most publicized bank fraud schemes).

Capabilites

Insights