Viva Africa Consulting LLP began with a simple vision:
to guide businesses and individuals through Africa’s complex tax and legal environment.

Viva Opens its Doors

2009

Our journey began in 2009 with our founding partners: Kairo Thuo, Alex Muriuki, the late Edward Mwachinga, and Mick Murphy. With shared office space at Kiganjo House in Nairobi’s Kilimani area, a handful of resources, and a dream, Viva Africa was born. Driven by a common vision to build a homegrown firm with global reach, our founding partners worked hard and smart in the firm’s early years, to position Viva Africa for its catapult into growth and success. 

In the years that followed, more leaders walked through Viva Africa’s doors and shared a common dream with the founding partners: Anne Mubia-Murungi, Immaculate Wanderi-Ngure, and Emmanuel Laalia, strengthening our vision and reach.

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Viva at 10 Years

2019

Marking ten years of growth and purpose, Viva at 10 was indeed a milestone. What began as a bold idea had evolved into a trusted name across borders, distinguished by the quality of its people and the impact of its work.

Viva at 10 meant the firm had cemented its leadership in legal, tax, and business advisory, earning a reputation for excellence and becoming the partner of choice for clients seeking clarity, strategy, and growth across Africa and beyond.

  • Kairo Thuo giving a speech or presentation at an indoor event with purple lighting, audience members are visible in the background.
  • A woman smiling and wearing a leopard print top, at a lively social gathering or party with several people in the background.
  • Four women sitting on colorful couches at a social gathering or party, with drinks on the table, other people in the background, and a relaxed, festive atmosphere.
  • Anne Mubia-Murungi, wearing colorful bead necklaces and earrings, holding a microphone and speaking at an event. She is dressed in a black outfit, and there are women smiling in the background.
  • Edward Mwachinga smiling while holding a microphone at an indoor event. Other people are in the background, some looking down or away, with drinks on a table.
  • Three people engaged in conversation at a social event, with one holding a drink, under purple lighting with blurred background.
  • A smiling woman in a blue and white patterned blazer standing at a white counter with a logo for Viva Africa Consulting, holding the edge of the counter with her right hand.
  • Two women sitting together at an outdoor event, smiling and holding plates of food. There are other people in the background, some sitting and some standing, under a canopy with soft lighting.
  • Emmanuel Laalia smiling at a social gathering, wearing a traditional patterned cloth over a gray shirt, seated at a table with drinks and food, with other people in the background.
  • Two women standing indoors under purple lighting, smiling and posing for the photo. One woman is dressed in a colorful patterned blouse and grey skirt, holding a phone; the other is in a blue and white star-patterned dress with ruffled sleeves, with a serious expression.
  • A man with glasses and a checkered shirt speaks into a microphone at an outdoor gathering, with a group of seated people listening in the background.
  • Anne Mubia-Murungi and Emmanuel Laalia

2020

Viva During COVID and Beyond

2020 was a gamechanger for everyone across the world, and Viva Africa was no exception.

During COVID and its aftermath, the firm demonstrated what it means to be driven, adapting quickly, standing united, and finding strength in collaboration.

We embraced new ways of working and stood firmly beside our clients through uncertainty, emerging stronger and more connected than before.

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Viva Loses Ed

2022

The passing on of Edward Mwachinga in 2022 was a deeply felt loss for our partners, staff, and clients. Edward’s brilliance, kindness, and unwavering commitment to integrity left an indelible mark on the firm.

His legacy continues to live on through Viva’s values; the same values that guide how we work, how we grow, and how we serve. Every success that followed has carried a part of his spirit forward.

Like the ever-present wind.... unseen but felt all around, Edward’s influence remains woven into the fabric of Viva. He helped build more than a firm; he helped build a culture rooted in love, care, and purpose. He reminded us that true excellence begins with humanity, that to serve our clients well, we must first care deeply for one another.

Edward left us a legacy of connection, one that continues to shape how we think, how we lead, and how we live our values every day. His presence is forever part of our story.

Always in our hearts.

Edward Mwachinga, smiling with arms crossed, standing in an office environment.

2022

Viva Appoints Additional Partners

As the firm’s work and reputation grew, so did its leadership. Anne Mubia-Murungi, Emmanuel Laalia, and Immaculate Wanderi-Ngure joined the partnership in July 2022, each bringing their own rich expertise and perspective.

Together, they expanded Viva Africa’s capabilities, blending technical excellence with strategic thinking.

What began as a small team of founders evolved into a collective of trusted advisors, shaping a strong foundation for the firm’s future.

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Viva Today

Today

Today, Viva Africa Consulting LLP is a multidisciplinary firm. From our founding partners sharing desks and having only one employee and one intern to begin with, Viva Africa now occupies 3 floors in Kiganjo House, the place we still call home, and has a staff compliment of more than 40 professionals, distinguished in their craft, driven by purpose, and dynamic in their approach.

This growth reflects the trust that our clients have placed in us, the dedication of our team, and our unwavering commitment to consistent excellence.

Our journey continues with the same spirit that defined our founding years: courage, collaboration, and curiosity.

From Kiganjo House to the world, Viva Africa remains committed to opening doors of opportunity for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

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Your Turn to Step Through

From our first door in 2009 to the many we’ve opened since — we’re ready to open the next one with you.

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