{"id":10850,"date":"2026-04-27T09:06:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp2.vormia.com\/2026\/ootlaw\/?page_id=10850"},"modified":"2026-05-12T11:56:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:56:59","slug":"zacharia-ogeka-gechanga","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp2.vormia.com\/2026\/ootlaw\/our-team\/zacharia-ogeka-gechanga\/","title":{"rendered":"Zacharia Ogeka Gechanga"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778586645510{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/wp2.vormia.com\/2026\/ootlaw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/our-team-top.jpg?id=5275) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; 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His approach integrates risk management with practical, commercially viable solutions that advance the client&#8217;s operational and strategic interests.<\/p>\n<p>Through his leadership, the firm has strengthened its presence in the real estate and banking sectors, offering clients tailored solutions grounded in sound legal principles and business awareness.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to his current responsibilities, Ogeka served in the firm&#8217;s Litigation team, gaining experience across succession matters, banking law, commercial law, and employment law. This broad base allows him to provide holistic advice that addresses both legal and commercial dimensions of his clients&#8217; needs.<\/p>\n<p>Ogeka has previously served as a secretariat member attached to the Dispute Resolution Committee, led by Chairperson Mr. Ken Ogeto, within the Office of the Legal Advisor to the Executive Office of the President. 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