Mrs. Wangeci Wahome Akedi is a highly accomplished legal professional known for her unwavering commitment to excellence in law. She possesses an LLB from the University of Leeds, an LLM in Public International Law from the University of Leiden, and was called to the Bar in Kenya in January 2014. As the Managing Partner at Wahome & Akedi Advocates since 2017, Wangeci brings fresh perspectives and innovative legal solutions to her diverse practice. She handles a wide range of legal matters, including project development, family law, alternative dispute resolution, and civil litigation.
Her international experience includes work at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and advocacy for refugees at the UNHCR. She has also played key roles in projects such as developing a prevention toolkit for Electoral Gender-Based Violence & Discrimination in Kenya under UN Women. Wangeci’s impact extends to transaction advisory, high-stakes Family Law cases, and her involvement in critical national issues, such as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioners Tribunal. She is a member of professional organizations, including the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), and stands as a dedicated advocate for justice.
Wangeci Wahome Akedi is a seasoned legal professional who combines academic excellence with practical expertise. Her qualifications include an LLB from the University of Leeds, an LLM in Public International Law from the University of Leiden, and admission to the Kenyan Bar in 2014. At Wahome & Akedi Advocates since 2017, she has brought a fresh approach to the practice, handling diverse legal areas such as project development, family law, and civil litigation. Her international experience includes work at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and advocacy for refugees at the UNHCR and Representation of clients at United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT).
Wangeci’s impact extends to project management, transaction advisory, high-value Family Law cases. As well as playing a supportive role in the IEBC Commissioners Tribunal as an Assistant Counsel. She is an active member of professional organizations like the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), The Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators – East Africa (ICMC) and is known for her unwavering commitment to justice and legal excellence.