For many Kenyans and East Africans living abroad, managing legal, immigration, tax, property, business, and family affairs across multiple jurisdictions can be both complex and time-consuming. Clients often require advisers who understand not only the law, but also the practical realities of owning assets, operating businesses, supporting family members, and planning wealth internationally.
RKO Advocates offers a unique multidisciplinary approach combining legal, immigration, tax, and business advisory expertise to support diaspora clients with interests in Kenya, the United Kingdom, and beyond.
Our firm is led by professionals whose qualifications span multiple disciplines and jurisdictions, enabling us to provide integrated advice where legal, immigration, business, estate planning, and tax considerations intersect.
A Unique Cross-Border and Multi-Disciplinary Team
Ronald K. Onyango
Managing Partner
Solicitor of England and Wales
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Ronald brings a unique cross-border perspective to matters involving Kenya and the United Kingdom. His dual qualification enables him to understand both the legal systems and client expectations of individuals and businesses operating internationally.
Ronald advises on:
- UK Immigration and Nationality Law
- Cross-border private client matters
- Property transactions and investments
- Succession and probate
- Business and commercial matters
- Corporate and multinational disputes
- International litigation and regulatory issues
Job Okworo
Partner - Tax, Wealth & Business Advisory
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Accountant
Job combines legal expertise with strong financial and tax advisory capabilities, allowing clients to receive commercially focused advice that extends beyond purely legal considerations.
His practice focuses on helping individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and investors structure and protect their wealth while remaining compliant with applicable tax and regulatory obligations.
His areas of expertise include:
Private Client Tax
Advising High-Net-Worth (HNW) and Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) individuals on:
- Wealth preservation strategies
- Personal tax planning
- Family wealth structuring
- Estate and succession tax considerations
- Tax-efficient asset holding structures
- Family office support
Owner-Managed Business Tax
Providing strategic advice to:
- Entrepreneurs
- Sole traders
- Partnerships
- Family-owned businesses
- Growing private companies
Services include:
- Business tax planning
- Tax compliance
- Corporate structuring
- Profit extraction strategies
- Succession planning for business owners
- Tax-efficient growth and exit planning
International Tax Planning
Supporting internationally mobile individuals and families with:
- Cross-border tax considerations
- International wealth structuring
- Tax residency issues
- Overseas investments
- Asset protection strategies
- Multi-jurisdictional family wealth planning
Investment & Wealth Management Tax Advisory
Advising on the tax implications and compliance requirements relating to:
- Investment portfolios
- Real estate investments
- Private wealth structures
- Trusts and fiduciary arrangements
- Alternative investment products
- Long-term wealth preservation strategies
Tax Compliance & Regulatory Advisory
Providing practical support in relation to:
- Individual tax compliance
- Business tax compliance
- Revenue authority investigations and enquiries
- Tax risk management
- Governance and reporting obligations
- Regulatory compliance matters
Our Core Diaspora Services
Property Purchases & Real Estate Investments in Kenya
Property remains one of the most significant investments made by diaspora clients. We provide end-to-end legal support including:
- Property due diligence
- Title investigations
- Conveyancing
- Land acquisitions
- Commercial property transactions
- Development projects
- Property dispute resolution
- Investment structuring
Our role is to ensure that clients can invest in Kenya with confidence, transparency, and appropriate legal protection.
Succession, Probate & Estate Administration
Family wealth and inheritance matters require advisers whom clients can trust.
We assist with:
- Probate applications
- Estate administration
- Succession planning
- Will drafting
- Family wealth preservation
- Inheritance disputes
- Beneficiary protection
- Cross-border estates involving UK and Kenyan assets
For diaspora families, our focus is on providing transparency, accountability, and regular communication throughout the process.
UK Immigration Services
Through Ronald Onyango's qualification as a Solicitor of England and Wales, we provide advice and assistance in relation to:
- Skilled Worker Visas
- Sponsor Licences
- Spouse and Partner Visas
- Innovator Founder Visas
- Global Talent Visas
- Indefinite Leave to Remain
- British Citizenship
- Family Migration
- Appeals and Judicial Review proceedings
Our immigration services are particularly valuable where migration issues overlap with family, business, property, or succession planning.
Business, Corporate & Investment Advisory
We support diaspora entrepreneurs and investors with:
- Company formation
- Corporate governance
- Commercial contracts
- Investment transactions
- Shareholder matters
- Joint ventures
- Business acquisitions
- Regulatory compliance
Through the combined legal and financial expertise of our team, clients receive advice that is both legally robust and commercially practical.
Why Diaspora Clients Choose RKO Advocates
- Dual-qualified legal leadership spanning both Kenya and the United Kingdom
- Combined legal, tax, accounting, and wealth advisory expertise
- Trusted representation for overseas clients
- Experience handling high-value personal and business matters
- Strong cross-border capability
- Clear communication and transparent reporting
- Integrated advice covering law, immigration, taxation, succession, and investment planning
- Deep understanding of the needs of internationally mobile families, professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors
Your Trusted Partner for Cross-Border Success
Whether you are purchasing property in Kenya, planning your family's succession arrangements, navigating UK immigration requirements, structuring investments, managing tax exposure, or growing a business across borders, RKO Advocates provides the integrated advice and trusted representation needed to protect your interests.
By combining legal excellence, immigration expertise, tax knowledge, and commercial insight, we help diaspora clients make informed decisions with confidence.
RKO Advocates
Connecting the Diaspora to Trusted Legal, Immigration, Tax and Wealth Advisory Services Across Kenya and the United Kingdom.