Author: Wangari Mureithi

Wangari Mureithi is a training legal professional currently completing at an advance stage of completing her Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) Degree at Riara University Law School. She is looking to build a niche at the intersection of law, fintech, and emerging technologies. Wangari holds a certificate in Software Engineering from Moringa School and is a Certified Blockchain Developer through the Women Techsters Fellowship. Previously, she undertook internships at Nethermind, a leading global blockchain research and development firm also contributing to Ethereum infrastructure where she offered legal research support on decentralized technologies and compliance.

Wangari has also interned at Gaita & Company Advocates and Legal Tech Kenya, sharpening her skills in legal advisory, digital rights, and legal innovation. She was also part of the Virtual Assets Chambers, where she contributed to drafting a proposed bill for the regulation of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Kenya. Her work reflects a strong commitment to responsible innovation and legal frameworks that enable safe adoption of digital assets.

Passionate about the future of technology and the law, Wangari continues to explore the regulatory challenges and opportunities in digital finance blockchain and AI across Africa.