Wangui Mwaniki
Partner and Head of Tax Department
- wanguim@makadvocates.com
- +254 793 298 930
Professional Summary
Wangui Mwaniki is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an alumna of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. She is a Partner and Head of the Tax Department at MAK & Partners Advocates LLP. A seasoned lawyer with over twenty years of legal experience, Wangui has served both as Counsel and InHouse Counsel, building a distinguished career in tax law and dispute resolution.
Practice Areas
- Tax controversy and dispute resolution
- Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
- Tax advisory and structuring
- Corporate and commercial law
- Regulatory compliance
Education & Credentials
- LL.B Degree, University of Wales Aberystwyth
- Postgraduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- Member, Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
- Member, East Africa Law Society (EALS)
Experience & Expertise
Prior to joining MAK & Partners Advocates LLP, Wangui was Of Counsel at ALN Kenya – Anjarwalla & Khanna LLP (A&K). Before that, she served as Head of Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Kenya.
Wangui has fifteen years of experience in tax dispute resolution, including ten years at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Eight of those years were spent with the litigation team, and two with the Alternative Dispute Resolution team, where she was one of the initial ADR facilitators under the KRA ADR Framework. She possesses dispute resolution expertise across all areas of tax law, making her one of the most respected practitioners in the field.
Client Testament
Client’s value Wangui’s depth of experience, strategic insight, and her ability to resolve complex tax disputes effectively. Her calm, professional demeanour and mastery of tax law make her a trusted advisor for both local and multinational clients.