KO Associates
Client SatisfactionThe banking practice at KO Associates fields an array of expertise in fintech, financial transactions, and regulatory queries, and notably, climate finance, with the team routinely operating in high-value renewable and clean energy project financing. The team is led jointly led by Ken Rutere and Mohamed Maulid, both boasting extensive experience in advising major regional banks. Crispine Odhiambo is the team’s expert in project financing. and frequently works alongside associate Victor Kyama.
Testimonials
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‘Technology, people.’
‘Happy to always serve and are very friendly.’
‘Good technology and customer service.’
‘Turn around time is very good.’
‘Has the ability to understand the issue and provide innovative legal solutions, and is responsive.’
Key clients
- Absa Kenya PLC
- Equity Bank Limited
- National Bank of Kenya
- Mwalimu National Sacco Ltd
- Stima DT Sacco
- Development Bank of Kenya Ltd
- Water Sector Trust Fund
- Athena Advisors
- Safaricom Sacco Society Ltd
- Ecobank Kenya Ltd.
- Nordic Aviation Capital
- Kenya Commercial Bank
- Kenya Climate Ventures
- KCB Capital
- Spire Bank Limited (Under Liquidation)
- Insurance Regulatory Authority
- Dhamini Sacco Society Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Water Sector Trust Fund’s USD45m Impact Program on financing structure, including reviewing and appraising existing financing frameworks, principles, models, and mechanisms to be in line with the funding criteria.
- Advising Growth Capital Funding (Equity and debt facilities) by BIO and FINNFUND into Kentegra Technologies limited on facilitating their expansion into new areas.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ken Rutere, Mohamed Maulid