RSM Law LLP :: Martha Njambi

Partner

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  • (+254) 20 2005593
  • m.njambi@rsmlaw.co.ke
  • Block E, Suite 4.2, KMA Centre, Chyulu Road, Upper Hill
  • P.O. Box 45832 – 00100, Nairobi Kenya

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Martha Njambi

Background

Martha is a dedicated and results-driven tax professional with nearly a decade of experience in navigating the intricacies of tax regulations across over 20 countries spread out over 3 continents. She has proven expertise in tax compliance, planning, and strategy across diverse industries including private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrency amongst others . She is adept at minimizing tax liabilities while maximizing financial efficiency.

She advises on, setting up of holding companies in tax favorable jurisdictions, tax rationalization or restructures, onboarding and offboarding of domestic and international investors, repatriation of capital / returns, global tax compliance, tax strategies, amongst others.

Professional Qualifications
  • 2016: Post graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
  • 2014: Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi
  • 2012: Certified Public Secretary studie
  • 2009: Certified Public Accountant studies
Membership in Professional Societies
  • Law Society of Kenya
Career Summary
  • 2024- Date: Partner, RSM Law LLP
  • 2022-2024: Finance Operations & Tax Lead, Yellow Card Financial Inc
  • 2014-2022: Legal & Tax Manager, Centum Investment Company Plc
Areas of Expertise
  • Domestic & international tax law
  • Financial Servicese
  • Private Equity
  • Corporate and commercial
  • Real Estate
Notable Experience
  • Successfully resolved tax disputes in excess of KShs 1 billion across various countries in Africa.
  • Undertook legal and tax remediation, which includes various tax registrations, recomputations and remittances across numerous countries in Africa, including without limitation to Cameroon, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa.
  • Prepared and implemented a tax advisory opinion for the consolidation of three bottling entities in Kisii, Rift Valley and Mount Kenya with a view of streamlining their tax operations, maximizing utilization of tax assets (tax recoverables and capital allowances), and leveraging various tax exemptions.
  • Set and managed the operations of various types of companies domiciled in tax favorable jurisdictions, such as Mauritius.