Boards and state corporations in Kenya operate under growing scrutiny, from regulators, lenders, the public, and the courts. Our governance advisory practice, led by a Certified Public Secretary, helps organisations build governance systems that meet the MWONGOZO Code and recognised governance standards (MWONGOZO / CGJK), and helps directors understand and meet their obligations.
What our governance advisory practice covers
- Governance audits aligned to the MWONGOZO Code for state corporations and private bodies
- Board charters, committee structures, and delegation-of-authority frameworks
- Company secretarial services: statutory registers, filings, and board support
- Compliance programmes under the Companies Act 2015
- Director training and advisory on duties, conflicts, and related-party transactions
- Regulatory engagement and remediation of audit findings
What is the MWONGOZO Code?
MWONGOZO is the Code of Governance for State Corporations issued in 2015, applying CGJK-recognised principles of leadership, integrity, transparency, and accountability to state-owned entities. Governance audits against MWONGOZO examine board composition and performance, internal controls, stakeholder management, and compliance systems, and are increasingly referenced in performance contracting and public scrutiny.
Why commission a governance audit?
An independent audit identifies governance gaps before they become regulatory findings or public controversies, supports board renewal with an objective baseline, and, for entities seeking financing or partnerships, provides counterparties with documented assurance. We deliver findings with practical, prioritised remediation steps rather than abstract scoring.
Illustrative examples
The examples below describe typical situations and the kind of work usually involved. They are illustrations only: they are not client matters, not descriptions of results, and not a prediction of how any particular matter would be handled.
- Example one: a state corporation asked to account for its governance. A state corporation is asked to account for its board structure and controls. The work usually involves assessing the board’s composition and committees against the MWONGOZO Code, reviewing documented processes, and presenting prioritised findings and remediation steps.
- Example two: a board revising its charter. A board is revising its charter after a change of directors. The work usually involves reviewing the charter and committee terms against the Companies Act 2015 and recognised governance standards, and advising on delegation and conflicts.
Strengthen your governance systems
Book a confidential consultation with an advocate in our governance advisory practice in Nairobi, Kenya.
We will call you back within one business day. If the matter is urgent, call the switchboard on +254 20 80 93 000.
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