Rachel Mbai is the Partner and Head of the Real Estate Department at Kaplan & Stratton, one of Kenya’s leading law firms. A seasoned Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Commissioner of Oaths, and Notary Public, Rachel brings over 30 years of transactional experience in property acquisition, disposal, development, finance, and loan securities. She also specializes in Private Client Services, Trusts, and Estates, advising both local and international clients, property developers, and conservation trusts.

Since joining Kaplan & Stratton in 1991, Rachel has built a reputation as one of Kenya’s foremost real estate and property law experts, known for her strategic insight and practical approach to complex transactions. Her expertise spans due diligence, property laws, and financing structures, ensuring seamless execution of high-value real estate deals.

Rachel as “a talented real estate specialist and go-to practitioner in the field” and “a top-calibre attorney adept at finding solutions to sticking points.” Under her leadership, Kaplan & Stratton’s Real Estate Department has earned repeated top-tier rankings and continues to set the benchmark for excellence in Kenya’s property law sector.