Who We Are
Oriri & Associate Advocates is a progressive law firm based in Kenya and serving clients across East Africa formed in 2021. We are grounded in the belief that the law should serve people -protecting rights, promoting justice, and enabling innovation that uplifts communities.
Our practice focuses on the intersection of law, public interest, and emerging challenges. We provide legal representation, policy advisory, and strategic litigation support across environmental justice, migration, technology, and human rights.
We are not just legal professionals -we are advocates for a just and equitable future.
Vision
A society where the law is a catalyst for justice, equity, and sustainable innovation—protecting rights, guiding public policy, and empowering communities to thrive.
Mission
To deliver expert, innovative, and inclusive legal solutions that uphold justice, strengthen governance, and support social transformation through law and policy.
Practice Areas
Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Intellectual Property
Advisory services on digital rights, data protection, and AI ethics, as well as IP registration and protection — ensuring innovations are legally protected and ethically grounded.
Governance, Legislation & Policy Reform
Supporting lawmakers, public institutions, and civil society with constitutional implementation, legal reform, and governance frameworks that foster transparency and civic engagement.
Migration, Refugees & Statelessness
Legal aid, advocacy, and research to protect the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, stateless persons, and migrants — with a focus on humane, rights-based governance.
Strategic Litigation & Human Rights
We handle public interest and constitutional cases that challenge systemic injustice and protect the rights of marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Environmental & Climate Justice
Legal representation and policy advisory for communities and organizations addressing climate change, ecological protection, land rights, and environmental justice.
Public Health Law & Policy
Legal and policy support to improve public health systems, including advocacy on non-communicable diseases, nutrition, alcohol control, and healthcare access.
Our Approach
Innovation-Driven
We use creative legal thinking and embrace emerging technologies to deliver meaningful, accessible justice solutions.
Collaborative
We work with communities, institutions, and individuals to co-develop legal strategies that respond to real-world needs.
Policy-Oriented
We align our work with broader legal and policy frameworks to enable system-wide change.
Community-Grounded
Our legal practice is deeply informed by lived experiences, ensuring relevance and impact.
Who We Work With
Civil Society & Community-Based Organizations
We support advocacy, public interest litigation, and capacity-building for organizations advancing health, rights, and environmental justice.
International & Regional Institutions
We provide legal expertise to multilateral bodies and humanitarian actors working to uphold human rights and good governance.
Academic & Research Institutions
We co-design legal research, support legal education, and contribute to public interest scholarship in Kenya and beyond.
Government & Public Institutions
We engage legislators, commissions, and ministries to support inclusive, people-centered legal reform and constitutional implementation.
Social Enterprises & Tech Innovators
We support innovators solving public problems using technology—from AI governance and IP protection to legal compliance and ethical innovation.
The Team
Fabian Oriri
Senior Partner
Bio
Fabian is a legal and policy expert with extensive experience in public interest law, governance, research, and human rights across East Africa. He holds an LL.B (University of Nairobi), Post-Graduate Diploma (Kenya School of Law), and is finalizing studies in Master of Public Health (Amref International University) and Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (The Open University of Kenya).
Edgar Odongo
Partner
Bio
Edgar is a legal practitioner with deep expertise in administrative law, constitutional litigation, and advisory services for public institutions. He leads the firm’s work on digital law, data rights, and intellectual property. He holds an LL.B First Class (University of Nairobi) and Post-Graduate Diploma (Kenya School of Law).
Join Us / Get Involved
We believe that transforming the legal landscape requires collective effort. Whether you’re a client, researcher, policymaker, or law student, there’s a place for you at Oriri & Associate Advocates.
Ways to Engage
- Partner with us on research, litigation, or reform initiatives.
- Intern or volunteer to gain hands-on experience in public interest law.
- Invite us to provide legal training or participate in public forums.
- Support our legal empowerment and advocacy work.
Contact Us
We’re here to listen, support, and act.
Email: info@oririlaw.com
Phone: +254 732 632389
Office Address: Nairobi, Kenya