Sammy Ruwa

17/01/2026

Before we debate mining, we must ask: who exactly wants to mine Mrima Hill? Transparency begins with knowing the proponent and their track record.

14/01/2026

Mrima Hill is a gazetted forest, a nature reserve, a natural monument, and a biodiversity hotspot.

13/01/2026

Good morning my people.

A few years ago I got the opportunity to get involved in the conversation concerning the intended mining of Niobium and rare earths in the Mrima Hill area of Kwale County. This was before Devolution.

As a child of the soil and a legal practitioner, I believe it's important to also share my views on this issue.

First, I begin by saying it makes sense to support mining because it creates wealth, jobs, etc for the community and the nation.

However, mining should only be undertaken in a manner where the community and environment are reasonably protected. The extraction of Minerals can be either a blessing or a curse to a community or nation, and we have seen examples of both scenarios.

Our expectation as the people of Kwale and the lunga Lunga community, is that the government will not (in its quest to generate revenue) throw caution to the wind and use intimidation, coercion and undue influence to force stakeholders to embrace the exploration without ticking every box in the mining framework checklist!

We will monitor every step taken by the investor and the government going forward. We will applaud where the procedure is followed, and resist where we note violations!

All in all, we will provide the support and the oversight that is required to ensure the lives, livelihoods, rights and the environment of the kwale-Lunga Lunga-Mrima community are respected.

I plan to provoke a discussion on the steps to be taken by stakeholders from the time a mining company expresses interest to the time a mine is closed after the conclusion of mining activities.

Follow and participate in this discussion.

S. N. Ruwa, MBS
Legal Counsel

14/02/2024

Are you a property agent in Kwale and struggling to understand your tax obligations?
We will hold a free training on Taxation in Diani on the first week of March.
Comment with Interested to book your space!

23/11/2023

Took time to accompany clients in ongoing negotiations. I became a techie too! 😁

03/10/2023

03/10/2023

Happy Customer Service Week!

We appreciate all our clients for giving us the privilege of being your trusted Legal Services Provider.

We remain “Dedicated to Serve” you all!

25/05/2023

My advice today -

Never buy a property without a credible lawyer representing you.
It will cost you abit, but it will give you peace for years to come.

Property companies are not the right people to advise you on land registration matters. Go to a lawyer from the word go please

03/05/2023

No more ‘’Wakili, a quick one………’’

Having a lawyer on retainer is an important step towards protecting yourself and your interests in various legal matters.

It gives you access to legal advice and guidance whenever you need it. This can be helpful in situations where you need to make quick decisions that may have legal implications.

It helps you to avoid legal issues and disputes that could result in costly litigation and allows you to take a proactive approach to legal matters to avoid legal pitfalls and potential issues down the line.

It affords you tailored legal advice specific to your needs and interests as well as ongoing legal support and representation, ensuring that your legal interests are always protected.

You get to enjoy peace of mind knowing that you have legal support and guidance available to you whenever you need it.

I implore you, do not let another day pass without retaining a lawyer for yourself.
The law governs all aspects of our lives and we break it every minute of our existence. Ave a legal expert on speed dial.

Mambo ya ‘’wakili, a quick one’’ tuwachane nayo!

02/05/2023

An Advocate’s duty in a criminal case!

27/04/2023

Legal Audits - S N Ruwa

A legal compliance audit, is a process of assessing an organization’s legal compliance, identifying potential legal risks, and ensuring that it is adhering to all relevant laws and regulations. Legal audits are important, as they can help to prevent legal issues from arising and avoid costly legal battles. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to conduct a legal audit.

Step 1: Identify the Scope of the Audit

Step 2: Gather Relevant Information

Step 3: Review Relevant Laws and Regulations

Step 4: Assess Legal Compliance

Step 5: Identify Potential Legal Risks

Step 6: Develop a Plan to Address Issues

In conclusion, conducting a legal audit is an important process for any organization that wants to ensure legal compliance and reduce legal risks. By following the steps outlined in this article, we can support your organization to conduct a thorough legal audit and develop a plan to address any issues that have been identified. This can help to prevent legal issues from arising and ensure that the organization is operating in a legally compliant and responsible manner.

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