Christina Nduba Banja Bio

Christina has a unique blend of deep corporate law expertise and a forward-looking focus on sustainability and climate-related regulation. She is known for her practical, client-centric approach and her ability to guide both international and local organisations through complex legal and regulatory landscapes in Kenya and across East Africa. Clients value her clarity, strategic thinking, and calm leadership style, particularly in high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional transactions. She is particularly sought after for her cross-sector insights, having advised on everything from high-value M&A and capital markets transactions to structuring of investment vehicles and regulatory strategy in highly regulated industries. Christina’s experience spans financial services, fintech, agriculture, and the fast-evolving carbon markets. Christina regularly assists international and local organisations—including non-profits, foundations, and commercial enterprises—looking to establish operations in Kenya. She advises on entity structuring, incorporation, licensing, and ongoing regulatory compliance across a range of sectors. Her clients appreciate her ability to demystify the regulatory framework and provide commercially grounded solutions that align with their operational goals. She is at the forefront of legal advisory in Kenya’s growing carbon markets. She advises carbon project developers, investors, and corporate buyers on the structuring and negotiation of carbon trading agreements, including carbon purchase and project development agreements. With a strong grasp of both global climate finance instruments and Kenya’s emerging legal framework, she helps clients navigate regulatory approvals, compliance, and long-term risk management in sustainability-linked investments. As she spearheads the ESG practice at Bowmans Kenya, Christina works with businesses to integrate environmental and social considerations into their corporate strategies. Her advisory covers ESG governance, disclosure obligations, climate risk, and sustainable finance. Her clients benefit from her dual focus on legal rigour and market practicality – especially as ESG regulations evolve locally and globally. She is known for building strong, collaborative relationships and delivering advice that blends impact with business value.