Jurisdictions worked in: Kenya
Languages fluent in: English, Swahili

*  Indicates experience gained prior to joining Bowmans.

Intellectual Property

Advises and represents local and international clients on the protection, enforcement and commercialisation of intellectual property rights, including trade mark disputes, digital platform-related IP risks, and the structuring of IP arrangements. Mumbi’s expertise in Intellectual Property matters includes:

• Successfully represented a leading Kenyan shoe manufacturing company in trade mark expungement proceedings against a competitor before the Registrar of Trade Marks.*
• Successfully represented a leading confectionery company in trade mark opposition proceedings, securing protection of its brand rights in Kenya.*
• Represented a multinational gambling group in a domain name dispute mediation before the Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC).*
• Advised a leading global e-commerce company on intellectual property considerations relating to the launch of a digital marketplace in Kenya, including management of third-party content, mitigation of IP infringement risk, and anti-counterfeit compliance.*
• Advised a global Employer of Record operating in over 180 countries on localisation of IP-related agreements for the Kenyan market.*

Data Protection and Privacy

Advises local and international clients on data protection and privacy compliance, including cross-border data transfers, consent requirements, data protection impact assessments, registration of data controllers and processors, data governance frameworks and broader regulatory requirements. Mumbi’s experience in this area includes:

• Advised a leading United States-based university on its data protection obligations in Kenya, including cross-border data transfers between the university and its local entity, and broader regulatory compliance requirements.*
• Drafted constitutive documents, data sharing agreements, and data governance guidelines for a multi-stakeholder Community of Practice focused on data-driven decision-making in the agriculture sector.*
• Assisted a property management company with its registration as a data controller under the Kenya Data Protection Act, including advisory on initial compliance requirements.*
• Advised a leading consulting firm on data protection compliance and best practice, including preparation of privacy policies and data sharing agreement templates, and acted in a Data Protection Officer (DPO) capacity to support compliance in relation to the sale of its resource mobilisation tools.*

Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Advises local and international clients on regulatory, commercial and compliance matters in the technology, media and telecommunications sector, including digital platforms, telecommunications licensing, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. Mumbi’s experience in this area includes:

• Advised a consortium of public and private sector entities, including government agencies, research institutions and donor organisations, on regulatory and compliance considerations relating to the launch of an AI-enabled advisory platform for the delivery of agricultural extension services.*
• Advised a telecommunications company on commercial, governance, and compliance matters relating to its GSM licence bid in support of regional expansion.*
• Advised a payment systems provider on regulatory considerations relating to the provision of payment infrastructure supporting gaming services in Kenya, including the obligations of intermediaries under applicable gambling legislation.*
• Advised a multinational media and entertainment company on the regulatory framework for establishing a sports betting entity in Kenya, including local ownership requirements and the potential impact of projected legislative amendments.*
• Contributed to due diligence reports for multiple corporate transactions and mergers and acquisitions relating to technology companies, with a focus on data protection and intellectual property issues.*