Legal team size: Five

Major legal advisers/external counsel: Bowmans

Country you’re based in: Kenya

Bio

Keziah is a dynamic professional whose career seamlessly blends legal acumen with deep insights into the ever-evolving banking and tech landscape. With a solid foundation in law and an innate passion for innovation, she has carved a unique niche at the intersection of regulatory frameworks and technological advancement. Throughout her career, Keziah has played an instrumental role in guiding banking institutions and tech forward organisations through complex legal environments, offering strategic counsel on compliance, contracts, digital rights, data protection, and emerging technologies. Her approach combines precision with foresight—anticipating legal shifts before they impact business operations. In addition to her legal and tech expertise, Keziah is a proven leader known for driving results and building high-performing, collaborative teams.

Her leadership style is marked by clarity, empathy, and a commitment to empowering others – especially women and underrepresented voices in the corporate space. She has successfully led cross-functional teams, managed stakeholder relationships, and steered initiatives that have enhanced organisational resilience and innovation. As a legal leader, Keziah proactively positions the legal department as a strategic partner – not just a compliance gatekeeper by embedding legal in core business conversations and translating law into a business language. She is commended amongst her peers and beyond for navigating crisis with calm and clarity and being proactive. Keziah’s influence extends beyond the boardroom. She actively mentors young professionals, speaks at industry events, and contributes thought leadership in areas such as digital ethics, banking policies, tech policies, and legal transformation. She is deeply passionate about bridging the gap between law and technology to shape a future that is both innovative and responsible.

Whether navigating the complexities of digital compliance or championing inclusive leadership, Keziah brings integrity, vision, and a solutions-oriented mindset to every challenge. Keziah serves as the East Africa Head of Legal & Company Secretariat at Interswitch Limited, which was recognised as the Fintech of the Year at the Africa Fintech Summit (2024), received the Excellence in Fintech Award (2024) and named among the World’s top Fintech’s in 2025 by CNBC & Statista. Keziah is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a Member of the Law Society of Kenya and holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Catholic University of Eastern Africa University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She also holds a master’s degree in international relations from the United States International University- Africa and is a Certified Secretary and a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya. She also serves as a Board Member at Family Bank Limited Board of Trustees and holds a certificate in Senior Management Development under the Executive Leadership Program from Strathmore University.