- Law Society of Kenya
Associate
Stellah Nekesa
Biography
Stellah Nekesa is an Associate Advocate at MMK, specializing in legal compliance, data protection and dispute resolution in civil, employment and criminal matters. She combines strong expertise in data protection and litigation to advise and represent clients on complex legal issues. With a detail-oriented and solutions-driven approach, Stellah empowers clients to navigate challenging legal landscapes with confidence, delivering practical, compliant and tailored outcomes.
Practice Areas
- Legal Compliance and Governance Audit
- Regulatory Impact Assessment
- Legal Drafting and Review
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment Law
- Data Protection
Educational and professional qualifications
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya-2024
Post Graduate Diploma (Dip.KSL)-Kenya School of Law-2024
Certificate in Data Protection-Strathmore University-October 2024
Bachelor of Laws LLB(Hons)-University of Nairobi-2022
- Associate-Munyao, Muthama & Kashindi Advocates-March 2025 to Present
- Trainee Advocate-Rachier & Amollo LLP-January 2024 to December 2024
- Legal Assistant-Simba Corporation Limited-March 2022 to December 2022
Stellah has successfully undertaken legal and governance audits for institutions including the Insurance Regulatory Authority, Engineers Board of Kenya, KenGen and the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre, focusing on compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices.
She has also advised clients on the impact of local and global regulatory shifts, specifically NGO clients, on the employment and contractual implications of USAID funding withdrawals.
She has further supported the Cussons Baby brand in ensuring data protection compliance for an outreach program by developing consent protocols and guiding lawful data collection in hospital settings.
Membership in professional associations