Kenneth Muhangi

Career

Kenneth Muhangi is the TMT & IP practice partner at KTA Advocates. He is a renowned advocate, author, and legal trainer specializing in intellectual property (IP) and technology law, particularly digital trade, fintech, data protection, and emerging technologies like AI, drones, and IoT. His expertise is further bolstered by an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of South Wales, and extensive experience representing governments, international entities, and private clients.

Kenneth's passion for IP and technology extends beyond legal counsel. He actively shapes policy and fosters innovation. He played a key role in drafting Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Act, advises governments on ICT integration and AI policy, and chairs key industry committees such as the Committee on Management of intellectual property assets under the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development, the Uganda Law Society and East Africa Law Society ICT clusters. His commitment is recognized by the World Economic Forum and World Bank, with whom he collaborates on groundbreaking initiatives like the African Drone Forum.

Kenneth's exceptional work has garnered prestigious awards, including "Africa's Male Partner of the Year" and "Leading IP Lawyer" by the World Trademark Review Guide. He is also featured in Uganda's Top 40 Under 40, reflecting his dedication to excellence and impact.

Beyond legal practice, Kenneth actively shares his knowledge by lecturing at renowned universities such as Uganda Christian University and conducting specialized training programs on topics like data protection, cybersecurity and blockchain technology. This commitment to education ensures the future generation is equipped to navigate the evolving legal landscape.

Practice Areas

Sustainability

Telecommunications

Technology

Media

Patents

Trademarks

Copyright

Data Protection

AI

Drones and Airspace Advisory

Block Chain Advisory

4IR Advisory

Professional Memberships

Uganda Law Society

East Africa Law Society

The Africa List

International Bar Association

University of South Wales Alumni Association

Uganda Christian University Alumni Association

4IR Portfolio Communities of the Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution of the World Economic Forum

International Association for the Advancement of Teaching and Research in

Intellectual Property, ATRIP

Private Sector Foundation Uganda, PSFU

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, World Economic Forum

E-Trade Association of Uganda (Co-Convenor)

Internet Service Providers Association of Uganda (Co-Convenor)

Publications

Cross Border Transfer of Data in Uganda & Schrems II available at

https://issuu.com/masta.uganda/docs/ng_aali_issue_4_web/s/12108985

Are you Paying Attention? Available at https://www.ktaadvocates.com/are-you-paying-attention/

Drone Regulation in Uganda available at

https://www.ktaadvocates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/End-Of-Year-Newsletter.pdf

Other podcasts can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy9ieu5uTAc

https://www.augustuscouncil.com/acs-podcast

https://anchor.fm/onugandapodcast/episodes/5ONReports-How-Intellectual-Property--Digital-Trade--4IR-can-facilitate-an-inclusive-and-robust-digital-economy-with-Kenneth-Muhangi-e1emsr8

https://home.ethicalangel.com/en/blog/alvins-podcast-interviewing-kenneth-muhangi-consultant-for-the-world-bank-and-lawyer

Clients

Interswitch

Seacom

Century Cinemax

Csquared

Guiness Transporters Limited

Huawei

Jumia

Wave

Zipline

Aramex

ATC Uganda

Languages Spoken

English

Kiswahili

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Uganda

Kenya

Burundi

Tanzania

Nigeria

Education

Awards