Rizichi Kashero-Ondego
East Africa Legal Counsel
- Nairobi
Rizichi Kashero-Ondego joined Acumen in 2024 as East Africa Legal Counsel, where she plays a pivotal role in supporting Acumen’s operations across East Africa and globally. Her work encompasses investment transactions, compliance, contract review, and operational support.
Before joining Acumen, Rizichi served as a Senior Associate in the Corporate and Commercial Department at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr LLP. She specialized in mergers and acquisitions, general corporate law, and employment law. Rizichi holds an LLB from the University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, and has received significant recognition for her professional achievements.
She was named a recommended lawyer in employment law by The Legal 500 EMEA in both 2023 and 2024. Additionally, she was shortlisted among the top five nominees for “Young Lawyer of the Year” at the Nairobi Legal Awards in 2023.