Silvana Wanjiru is a highly skilled Advocate and Legal Practitioner with a successful track record in managing legal matters.

She possesses expertise in legal advice, litigation, legal risk management, compliance, dispute resolution, and legal research. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Silvana can effectively explain legal concepts to diverse audiences.

Silvana is also very passionate about nature and tree planting, demonstrating her commitment to environmental conservation.

In her role as Director and Chief Finance Officer, she brings her legal expertise and extensive experience to support the company in compliance and legal matters, while also championing initiatives related to environmental sustainability, particularly tree planting through her “Plant A Million Trees Initiative.

Education:

• Master of Laws (Ongoing), University of Nairobi.
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi.

Professional Courses:

• Training of Trainers on Corporate Secretarial Toolkit.
• Training on Evaluation of Corporate Governance Award.
• Certified Governance Auditor (ICPSK).
• Certified Public Secretary Finalist (East Africa School of Management Studies).
• Certified Public Accountant Finalist (Visions Institute of Professionals).
• Governance Courses offered by ICPSK.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Law
• Legal Advice
• Litigation
• Legal Risk
• Compliance
• Legal Research
• Dispute Resolution
• Drafting Legal Documents
• Legal Administrative Policies and Procedures
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Work History:

• Director & Company Secretary, Capita Registrars Limited.
• Advocate, Silvana & Associates Advocates.
• International Relations Officer, Nairobi Securities Exchange.
• Company Secretary, African Securities Exchanges Association.
• Officer, Compliance and Legal, Nairobi Securities Exchange Limited.
• Legal Assistant, Retirement Benefits Authority.

Other Engagements:

• Committee Member, Corporate Governance & Standards, Institute of Certified Public Secretaries.
• Chair, Health and Safety Committee, Nairobi Securities Exchange.
• Secretary, Girls for Girls Initiative, Nairobi, Kenya.
• Founder, Plant A Million Trees Initiative

Professional Membership:

• Law Society of Kenya.
• Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya.