Professional Summary
Wangoi Karuga is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an alumna of the University of Nairobi. She is a Partner in the firm’s Tax Department and a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the East Africa Law Society (EALS). With over ten years of experience, Wangoi has provided legal, taxation, and accounting services to a wide range of local and multinational clients.
Practice Areas
- Regional and international tax law
- Tax disputes and litigation
- Tax advisory and structuring
- Tax compliance and due diligence
- Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations
- Commercial law
Education & Credentials
- LL.B Degree, University of Nairobi
- Postgraduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- Certified Public Secretary (CPS)
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA)
- Member, Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
- Member, East Africa Law Society (EALS)
Experience & Expertise
Prior to joining MAK & Partners Advocates, Wangoi was a Senior Associate at Anjarwalla & Khanna, specializing in tax and commercial law. Before that, she served as a Senior Tax Advisor at KPMG East Africa, and was seconded to KPMG London, where she provided international tax advisory services specific to the UK real estate market.
She has extensive experience in handling tax disputes, transactional tax matters, structuring, compliance, due diligence, and optimization. Wangoi has advised clients across diverse industries, including startups, FMCG, the financial sector, power, energy, infrastructure, and international tax clients.
Client Testament
Client’s value Wangoi’s ability to navigate complex tax and commercial issues with precision and clarity. Her international exposure, regional expertise, and dual qualifications as a lawyer and accountant make her a trusted advisor for both local and multinational clients.