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Tabitha Weru

Tabitha Weru

Senior Associate, IKM Advocates

Tabitha Weru is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution department of IKM. She is well-versed in commercial dispute resolution, employment and labor relations litigation and advisory and insurance matters. Tabitha has also been involved as assisting counsel in a number of precedent-setting cases.

Tabitha’s clients include the government, state corporations, insurance companies, leading banking institutions and private companies.

Professional Qualifications

  • Advocate admitted to the High Court of Kenya (2014)

Education

  • Kenya School of Law, Diploma in Law (2013)
  • University of Nairobi, Bachelor of Laws LL.B. (2012)
  • Certified Public Accountant (finalist) (2011)
  • Certified Secretary (part II)

Prior Experience

  • 2020 to date, Senior Associate, IKM, DLA Piper Africa, Kenya
  • 2015 to 2020, Associate, IKM, DLA Piper Africa, Kenya
  • 2014 to 2015, Pupil, IKM, DLA Piper Africa, Kenya

Memberships

  • Law Society of Kenya
  • Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya

Protecting labour rights for gig workers

The rise of the global gig economy where more people are working as freelancers and side-jobs, fuelled by increased access to smartphones and internet connectivity, has transformed Kenya's employment landscape. This has ushered a new era of flexibility, autonomy, and remote working. Platforms like Uber, Bolt, Jumia, and Glovo have empowered Kenyans to engage in freelance and short-term work, significantly contributing to this economic shift.