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Kester Lyaruu

Managing Partner

Biography

Mr. Lyaruu is a highly experienced corporate, commercial, banking, and investment lawyer with extensive expertise in litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). He provides legal counsel to both local and international corporations and organizations, offering strategic solutions tailored to clients’ needs while ensuring compliance with Tanzanian legal frameworks.

His approach is practical, hands-on, and client-focused, delivering customized legal and professional services across multiple industries.

Corporate, Banking & Finance Expertise

Mr. Lyaruu has a strong corporate and banking law practice, working as northern zone counsel for major financial institutions, including:

  • CRDB Bank Plc
  • NMB Bank Plc
  • KCB Bank (T) Ltd

He provides legal support in banking transactions, securities perfection, and banking litigation.

Additionally, he serves as Company Secretary for several high-profile organizations, overseeing corporate regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters for:

  • Aviagen East Africa Ltd
  • Amref Flying Doctors
  • Tanzanite Forever Lapidary Ltd

Nonprofit & NGO Advisory

Mr. Lyaruu has extensive experience in nonprofit and NGO law, providing legal services to organizations such as:

  • Camara Education
  • Mandarin International Christian Church
  • The Robin & Sylvia Charitable Organization (TGF)
  • Registered Trustees Apostles of Jesus
  • Registered Trustees of Ursuline, Franciscan Society
  • Amref Flying Doctors

His expertise includes registration, compliance, governance, and legal advisory services for nonprofit organizations operating in Tanzania.

Investment & Real Estate Advisory

Mr. Lyaruu also plays a key role in investment advisory and legal structuring. He serves as Chairman to several companies, guiding their investment strategies and legal compliance, including:

  • Aviagen East Africa Ltd – A $15.6 million joint venture investment by three foreign investors in Tanzania
  • Interchick Group of Companies (Interchick Co. Ltd, Tanbreed Poultry Ltd & Tanzania Breeders & Feedmills Ltd) – An Africa Poultry Development Limited investment worth $38.16 million

His legal guidance ensures business protection, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth for these investments.

Professional Affiliations & Training

Mr. Lyaruu is an active member of the Tanganyika Law Society and has undergone specialized legal training in:

  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Investment Law
  • Arbitration & ADR
  • Banking & Finance Law

With a deep understanding of Tanzanian legal and regulatory frameworks, he remains at the forefront of legal practice, offering comprehensive legal solutions that drive business success.

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