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FIRM HISTORY 

The Firm of the MD Maranya Advocates was registered in May 2019 but be gan its formal operations in May 2019. The firm was created out of partnership between D.M. Maranya and Boniface M. Ireri. The creation of the law firm was necessitated by our need to widen our scope of legal practice in terms of the nature of work undertaken and the capacity to perform and discharge our duties to our clients effectively and efficiently. We have consistently grown over the past few years to the current membership of five advocates. It is noteworthy that the Firm has also trained a good number of advocates some of which presently sit in the judiciary and inevitable organizations in various capacities.


ABOUT MD MARANYA & CO ADVOCATES

M.D Maranya & Co. Advocates commonly known as MDM Advocates is a medium sized leading and dynamic law firm based in Meru Town. It is duly registered in accordance with the Laws of Kenya. The firm offers comprehensive range of high quality legal services in diverse areas including Conveyancing and Real Estate, Banking Securities and Documentation, Commercial, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Registration, Commercial Advisory and Intellectual property amongst others. The firm also engages in policy review and advisory. It has three departments: Conveyancing & Commercial Department; Policy and Law Consultancy Department; and Litigation & Arbitration Departments. The firm has gained good reputation for speedy delivery of high quality work, and at all times, alive to the business realities and circumstances of our clients.

OUR MISSION

We aspire to be a premier law firm providing excellent service efficiently and with integrity. In pursuit of this mission, we are guided by our core values which are critical to our existence as a law firm.

OUR CORE VALUES

1.Integrity

We stand for uncompromising integrity and high ethical conduct in our practice of law. We also protect client information that is sensitive, private or confidential and guard it very carefully. Further, we do not engage in corrupt practices, believing in the Rule of Law and Administration of justice.


2.Respect 

We strive to treat all partners in our work with the respect and dignity they de serve; we value their contributions and uphold professional values at all times. 


3.Service

By combining our commitment to excellence, service and quality with professional resources available to us, we strive to be the very best in the delivery of our legal services to our clients.


 4.Excellence

We strive for excellence and uphold the philosophy of continuous improvement in all that we do. To us, everyday is a new learning experience through which we can improve ourselves and improve the quality of what we offer our clients.


OUR PRINCIPLES


  As a law firm, we are founded on the following principles:

• To provide consistent, quality and prompt legal services to all our clients.

• To strictly adhere to professional codes of conduct and to practice law along very professional lines.

• To ensure a fundamental relationship of trust and confidentiality and distinguish the legal field from other consultancies.

• To provide high quality legal services focusing on the satisfaction and needs of both our corporate and individual clients.


Our Vision

M.D Maranya Advocates is keen on creating a legacy of dispute resolution characterized by unmatched professionalism and committed to producing appealing results. Our under taking is to continually assist our clients soundly achieve their dreams and realize their plans in a cost efficient and effective way. We purpose to be a leading international, full-service law practice with highly regarded practices in Kenya and across the globe.


our team

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marius maranya

Founder And Managing Partner

Maranya is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. He worked under the firm of Maitai Rimita & Co. Advocates, he has previously worked at the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution –CIC (commonly known as the Nyachae Commission), he worked in Equity Bank Ltd, Head Office Nairobi, he worked as the Head of Legal Department in the County Assembly of Meru, a fully-fledged department that he founded before forming M.D Maranya & Co. Advocates.He has a passion for advocacy and has successfully defended and prosecuted delicate litigation matters and is a common figure in court rooms. His areas of practice include constitutional and human rights law, judicial review, land law & employment law, administrative law, general criminal law and defamation law.Maranya’s practice interests and specialties are in Dispute Resolution and Legal Advisory and Consultancy services. He has handled many complex disputes before Kenya’s superior courts and tribunals, especially in matters relating to public procurement law, Constitutional law, Administrative law and Electoral laws, Legislative Drafting, Constitutional and Judicial Review, Incorporation of companies, Commercial agreements and Contracts

Shaffin Willis Kaba Ocharo

Senior Associate

Is a briliant and a talented lawyer. He is a certified mediator and holds a post graduate Diploma in law from Kenya school of law. He holds a bacholors of LLB degree from Moi University. He worked as a lawyer at Maina Rogoi & CO. Advocates, Adocate at Ocharo, Kaba & CO. Advocates. He is a Senior Associate at M.D Maranya Advocates. He posses good knowledge of Civil, Criminal, Public, Bankruptcy & Administrative law
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meet our bright and young legal minds

MDM Advocates is comprised of cohesive and formidable team of dedicated staff committed to delivering results for clients

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Timothy M Stephen


Head legal Clerk / Office Manager

Timothy is an experienced and diligent head legal clerk and is incharge of the firm’s dedicated support staff. At M.D Maranya Advocates, he undertakes various assignments at the various registries including land and court registries.

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Gatuma Truth Karithi

Lawyer

Gatuma is a brilliant upcoming legal practitioner with the required skills and expertise to carry on the mandate given to him, he has proven to be a team player and willing to learn, He holds a bachelor’s law degree from the Catholic University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Kenya School of Law and is currently awaiting admission to the bar. 

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Kimathi Chris

lawyer

Kimathi is a dedicated legal practitioner specializing in both conventional and Islamic law. A skilled mediator, researcher, and legal drafter, he is committed to delivering effective legal solutions. A team player with a strong work ethic, he is entrusted with drafting pleadings, preparing legal documents, and conducting in-depth legal research. Kimathi is a graduate of Umma University, School of Law and Sharia. 

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Betty Gatwiri Kirimi
legal secretary

Betty possesses fast and effective legal secretarial skills and has a strong administrative background with knowledge of the latest office management techniques. She updated our clients regularly on the status of their cases and follow up.She heads the secretarial department.

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ashton bingham
lawyer

Clifford is a legal practitioner with the capabilities to deliver and produce good results in every task he is given. He completed his bachelor in law LL.B at Moi Universi ty. He finished his post Graduate Diploma at the Kenya School of law and currently awaiting admission.

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Candice picard
lawyer

Ezekiel is a legal practitioner with the capabilities to deliver and produce good results in every task he is given. He completed his bachelor in law LL.B at the Moi University. He finished his post Graduate Diploma at the Kenya School of law and currently awaiting admission, he has previously worked as legal intern at various law firms.

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Praise Kendi

Accountant

Kendi is an Accountant who holds a Diploma in Business administration, Bachelor of Commerce degree (accounting option), possess CPA part 2, has MS Excel skills Hands-o experience with accounting software preferably QuickBooks and ERP. She plays a crucial role in maintaining financial stability by managing daily bookkeeping, ensuring tax compliance, and providing strategic growth insights. She oversees financial records, prepare reports, and advise on fiscal strategies.

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Halima Gatwiri

Head legal secretary

Halima is a highly experienced Legal Secretary and a tech-savvy in the firm’s administration department. Her immense experience and expertize assures our clients of receiving the best representation, counseling and assistance. Courtesy of her, our clients are updated regularly on the status of their cases. She has acquired relevant working experience having worked in different organizations.

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