Njeri Talks Law Podcast

She walked into court holding her 3 month old daughter. She walked out in handcuffs. No evidence. No witnesses. Sentenced anyway. And from inside Langata Women's Maximum Prison, her own lawyer told her he had been working with the prosecution the entire time. Teresa Njoroge was eventually vindicated by the court of appeal. But the job market never got that memo. In Part 2 of this conversation,...

What happens when the system designed to protect you is the one that destroys you? Teresa Njoroge was a premier relationship banker at the height of her career when a 9.9 million shilling fraudulent transaction — one she didn't commit — changed her life forever. What followed was arrest, termination, Langata Women's Maximum Prison, bribe demands, a lawyer working against her, and a magistrate who...

What is really happening to the rule of law in Kenya? In this powerful episode of Njeri Talks , we sit down with LSK President Charles Kanjama to unpack some of the most urgent legal and societal issues facing the country today. From abductions and constitutional violations to corruption within systems , Kanjama speaks candidly about the gaps between law and reality — and what must change. We also...

What if the thing that changes your life… isn’t part of the plan? In this episode, we sit down with Emily Chepkor, founder of We Run Nairobi—a community that began with just three people and has grown into a powerful movement bringing together hundreds across the city every weekend. Emily shares her journey from growing up in Kapsabet to pursuing law, and how life took an unexpected turn into endu...

Why does the Kenyan economy look good on paper but feel so tough in our pockets? In this episode, we sit down with Julians Amboko, the face of NTV’s Business Redefined and one of Kenya’s most trusted economic voices. Julians takes us behind the scenes of his transition from transaction advisory to journalism and breaks down the most pressing financial issues of 2026. We discuss: The Macro-Micro Pa...

How do you stay calm when 90% of your company goes on strike? Today’s guest, Thibault Flichy, has navigated military discipline, the high-stakes energy sector across Africa, and now leads the charge for French-Kenyan business relations. He joins Njeri Wagacha to discuss his "people-first" philosophy, why he reads the Bible for business lessons, and how Total Energies is transforming from...

Africa is brimming with ideas and talent—but why do so many startups still struggle to succeed? In this episode of Njeri Talks , we sit down with Tonee Ndungu , entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader, to unpack the biggest challenges facing African startups today. From funding gaps and market barriers to mindset and execution, Tonee shares insights from his journey, what he’s learned supportin...

What does it take to lead one of the world's largest energy companies across multiple African markets — and do it with optimism? In this episode, host Njeri Wagacha sits down with Thibault Flichy, Chair of French Chamber of Commerrce and MD of Total Energies Kenya. We explore his remarkable journey from a French military upbringing to boardrooms across Burkina Faso, Senegal, Morocco, and now N...

How do you build healthcare systems that reach millions of people across emerging markets? In this episode of Njeri Talks , Njeri speaks with Biju Mohandas , Partner and Head of Global Healthcare at LeapFrog Investments, and co-host Ed Burbidge about the investment story behind GoodLife Pharmacies , one of East Africa’s fastest-growing pharmacy networks. They discuss how impact capital can scale h...

Is inclusion simply a social issue, or is it also an economic one? In this episode of Njeri Talks , Njeri speaks with Levis Nderitu (Workplace Pride) and Patrick Oyoo (Open for Business) about the growing business case for inclusive workplaces in Africa. They discuss how diversity influences innovation, productivity, and talent retention , the economic costs of exclusion, and how companies can nav...

What does it take to serve as a High Court judge in Kenya today? In this episode of Njeri Talks , Njeri Wagacha speaks with The Hon. Justice Aleem Visram about his journey to the bench, the realities of managing hundreds of cases, and why the future of Kenya’s legal system depends more on implementation than new laws . They also discuss the role of technology and AI in the judiciary , the importan...

For the first time, Njeri Wagacha steps out of the interviewer’s chair and into the guest seat. In this special episode of Njeri Talks , two of her closest friends take over the conversation and ask the questions listeners have always been curious about. From her early influences and career in law to the experiences that shaped her voice and perspective, this episode offers a rare look behind the...

Are you looking to climb the managerial ladder? Disha Copreaux shares the "un-teachable" traits that make an employee stand out and the importance of finding a sponsor who will take a bet on you. "You can teach skills, but you can't teach attitude." [ 34:40 ] Disha shares her personal tips for career growth—from the discipline of daily to-do lists [ 36:12 ] to the power of...

We often see the awards and the LinkedIn profiles, but we rarely hear the stories of the "mazes" it took to get there. In this episode, Reverend Emily Obaka, June Opio, Pat Mugwa, and others join the Njeri Talks stage to discuss Dream Big for Her . From learning to "dance to your own music" after a 25-year marriage to the technical competence required to sit on global boards, t...

Phillip Aliker’s name literally means "Chief Trouble," and his life has been anything but quiet. After fleeing Idi Amin’s Uganda as a child, Phillip rose to the very top of the global legal ladder. In this deep-dive conversation, he discusses the "introspection" required to succeed as an outsider in London, the ethics of international law, and why he’s now dedicating his life t...