Legal team size: 21

Country you’re based in: Kenya

Bio

Waweru Mathenge is currently the Director, Legal at Equity Bank (Kenya). He is an accomplished corporate lawyer and business leader with over 27 years of experience in legal affairs, governance, financial services, risk management, and regulatory compliance. He has a proven track record in driving business transformation, managing complex legal matters, and fostering corporate growth.

Before joining Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited, Waweru held leadership positions at NCBA Group PLC, NIC Bank Kenya PLC, and Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited, where he played a key role in major corporate transactions, including mergers, corporate governance enhancements, and legal risk management strategies. His extensive expertise spans banking and financial services law, corporate governance, corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

Waweru holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Nairobi. He is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a Certified Public Secretary (Kenya), a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK), a Commissioner for Oaths, a Notary Public and a Certified Mediator.

In addition to his legal and governance expertise, Waweru has undertaken advanced leadership and management training, including the Fast Forward Leadership Programme, Trustee Development Program Kenya, and various executive leadership courses. He has also been recognised with industry awards, including the prestigious Company Secretary of the Year Award by ICPSK.

As a strategic advisor to the Board and Management, Waweru is committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, ethical leadership, and regulatory excellence.