Stacy Murugi is a Founding Partner at Murugi, Otto & Wadegu Advocates and a multifaceted legal professional who wears many hats—Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Certified Professional Mediator, and Accredited Legal and Compliance Auditor. Her legal career is defined by a deep commitment to resolving complex disputes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering client-centered solutions with efficiency and clarity.

Stacy heads the firm’s Legal and Compliance Audit Department and co-leads the Dispute Resolution Department, where she specifically focuses on Employment and Labour Relations matters. Her approach to legal practice is strategic and empathetic, ensuring that each client’s needs are fully understood and addressed both in litigation and in alternative dispute resolution settings. Her exceptional negotiation skills have consistently led to favorable outcomes in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings.

With a keen eye for regulatory frameworks, Stacy has led comprehensive compliance audits across a variety of sectors including insurance, banking, construction, and healthcare. She guides institutions through the complex legal landscape, identifying risks and proposing actionable solutions to ensure organizational integrity and regulatory alignment.

Stacy also advises clients on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and Data Protection Law, areas in which she maintains in-depth knowledge and actively tracks evolving legislation. Her holistic understanding of compliance and corporate governance makes her a trusted legal advisor for both private and public sector clients.

Her leadership, integrity, and legal acumen make her an invaluable asset to the firm and the clients it serves.