Linda Wambani

Charged with leading the way in legal innovation and strategy, overseeing the lease and license work for Safaricom’s 6000 base transmission stations, 50 retail shops and over 20 residential facilities, as well as managing a team of in-house and external counsels. Tasked with negotiating high-value contracts, including Safaricom's expansion into Ethiopia earning the reputation as a go-to expert for legal advice on technology and corporate matters. Drives an environment of forward planning and prioritization, while always ensuring legal and operational risk is managed to the highest standards.

Tenacious and innovative legal, regulatory and corporate affairs expert with 19+ years of post-admission success across a diverse range of sectors, including telecommunications law and policy, data protection, intellectual property law, corporate law, public-private partnerships, corporate deals, risk management, and commercial partnership building and closure. Operates through influence and gifted with powerful persuasion, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate as a team player. Unfailing career record of drafting and negotiating high-value commercial contracts, leading and managing teams of in-house and external counsels, and providing effective leadership and coordination in legal matters. Accomplished in various highvalue transactions, including the negotiation of several highvalue capex contracts for Safaricom's expansion into Ethiopia, the acquisition of Essar's passive network infrastructure and frequency spectrum valued at USD 80 Million, and the sourcing and implementation of digital contract solutions for a major company. A legal expert known for embodying a strong culture of integrity, professional excellence, and team spirit, with a track record of outstanding strategic thinking, legal innovation, agility, coaching, advocacy and lobbying, relationship building, and negotiation skills.

Master of Laws- Commercial Law

Masters in Business Administration (Strategic Management)