Daniel Muriungi

Managing Partner | Head of Corporate & Commercial Law

Primary Expertise

Corporate & Commercial Law
Aviation Law
Real Estate & Conveyancing
Environmental & Energy Law
Procurement Law
Commercial & Civil Litigation

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"To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream, not only plan, but also believe."

- Anatole France

Biography

Daniel Muriungi is the Managing Partner at Daniel & Kenneth Advocates LLP, and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a career spanning over 15 years in corporate and commercial law. He is renowned for his work in aviation law, real estate, and project finance, and for leading complex transactions across multiple sectors. Daniel holds an LL.B (Hons) from the University of Nairobi, a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, and an MSc in Environmental Planning and Management from Kenyatta University. He is also a registered Patent Agent and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Before founding Daniel & Kenneth Advocates LLP, he served as Managing Partner at Sheikh & Company Advocates and began his career at Ahmednasir Abdikadir & Company Advocates as a Senior Associate in commercial and conveyancing law.

Key Highlights & Recent Work

• Aviation Law: Daniel has successfully led the negotiation and closure of high-value aircraft financing and acquisition deals, acting for both local and international aviation operators and financiers. He has published several articles on aviation law and currently sits on the board of a local aviation company in Kenya, further cementing his role as a thought leader in the sector.
• Real Estate & Property Development: He advises top-tier property developers on complex land acquisitions, joint ventures, and project implementation contracts. He is currently the lead adviser to two major pension funds on prime real estate acquisitions and landmark developments totaling over 2,000 housing units in Nairobi and Kisumu.
• Affordable Housing: Daniel serves as legal counsel to the Affordable Housing Board, whose mandate is to deliver accessible, adequate, and affordable housing to Kenyans while spurring socio-economic growth nationwide.
• Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC): Daniel leads the Daniel & Kenneth Advocates team that serves as legal advisors under this critical refinancing scheme, facilitating access to long-term, low-interest mortgage financing at single-digit rates thereby enabling broader homeownership in Kenya
• Banking & Islamic Finance: He played a critical role in the establishment of Kenya’s first Sharia-compliant bank, including the drafting of specialized security and financing instruments. His clientele includes institutions such as National Bank of Kenya, DIB Bank, Gulf African Bank, First Community Bank, Credit Bank, Sidian Bank, and Kingdom Bank.

Leadership & Firm Growth

Daniel leads a dedicated team of lawyers in his areas of specialization, ensuring that the firm consistently delivers unparalleled legal services to its clientele. Under his leadership, Daniel & Kenneth Advocates LLP has experienced remarkable growth, attributed to a highly focused, skilled, and motivated team of legal professionals and support staff. The firm has built a reputation for excellence, client responsiveness, and strategic legal solutions.

Memberships

Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Republic.
Law Society of Kenya
East Africa Law Society
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Associate)
Kenya Industrial Property Institute (Registered Patent Agent)

Did you Know

Daniel is a lifelong supporter of Arsenal Football Club and an avid motorsport enthusiast, especially passionate about motocross growth and development in Kenya.

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