Angela Nganga

About

I am a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) professional with a legal and privacy background (CIPPe, ISO 27001), and experience across cybersecurity governance, tech policy, and regulatory research. I help organizations align legal, privacy, and security frameworks to build resilient, ethical digital systems. Navigating the intricate world of Governance, Risk & Compliance has been my passion for several years now. My journey began with a legal background that paved the way toward understanding the complexities of privacy and cybersecurity governance. I find immense satisfaction in aligning legal frameworks with ethical digital practices to help organizations thrive in today’s challenging landscape. At Cellulant, I had the opportunity to build strong relationships with key regulatory bodies like the Central Bank of Kenya. This experience not only enhanced my skills in compliance strategy but also taught me the importance of fostering positive regulatory relationships. One of my proudest moments was coordinating compliance returns that ensured our operations remained seamless while adhering to strict regulations—an effort that contributed to our company's reputation for integrity. Before this role, I served as a Legal and Compliance Associate where I proactively updated our team on new laws impacting our operations across various jurisdictions. It was rewarding to provide advisory services that helped shape business decisions while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. My time drafting contracts at Intrepid Africa Limited allowed me to hone my ability to protect clients’ interests through well-crafted agreements. Outside of work, I am passionate about giving back to my community. I developed communication strategies for Safe Families for Children Kenya and organized monthly prayer meetings that fostered connection among volunteers. These experiences remind me that collaboration is at the heart of every successful initiative—whether it’s within a corporate setting or within my community. If you are interested in discussing how we can align your organization’s governance frameworks with best practices or just want to connect over shared interests in GRC and cybersecurity, feel free to reach out! Skills: - Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) - Cybersecurity Frameworks - Regulatory Compliance - Policy Development - Project Management - Legal Advisory Services

Experience

• Virtual Assistant · Self-employed2025-07-01 –

  Administrative and operational support. Project and task coordination. Client support and communication.

• Legal Consultant · Seventh Armada LTD2024-08-01 –
• Senior Analyst, Risk and Governance · Cellulant2021-11-01 – 2024-06-01

  Developed and maintained strong relationships with the Central Bank of Kenya and the Communications Authority of Kenya, ensuring company licensing compliance and fostering positive regulatory relationships. Coordinated and prepared monthly returns for submission to the Central Bank of Kenya and Bank of Botswana, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Managed the Cellulant Group Management Action Plan (GMAP), proactively tracking and resolving issues and risks. Led monthly risk meetings with Country Managers across all Cellulant Group countries, facilitating self-disclosure of issues and risks, implementing effective controls, and ensuring diligent tracking and closure. Conducted comprehensive regulatory gap analysis in Cellulant licensed markets, guaranteeing internal compliance with local licensing legislation. Created and maintained the Cellulant regulatory obligations register, ensuring thorough documentation of regulatory requirements. Reviewed regulatory gap analysis in Zimbabwe to ensure full compliance with local legislation. Assisted in the development of appropriate controls for identified risks, ensuring effective mitigation and diligent tracking to closure. Coordinated external financial and operational audits to ensure seamless processes and obtain required reports.

• Legal and Compliance Associate (Group) · Cellulant2019-06-01 – 2021-12-01

  Proactively updating the Compliance and Risk Function on new laws, regulations, and their applicability to ensure ongoing compliance. Providing advisory services to the business on a wide range of laws, regulations, and standards in various jurisdictions, including international obligations. Supporting the business by conducting reviews and offering advice on matters related to applicable laws, licensing requirements, and contractual obligations. Creating awareness among staff and leadership regarding the implications of laws and regulations and the risks associated with non-compliance. Assisting the business in understanding the risks and opportunities presented by new and upcoming laws and regulations. Ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC), Due Diligence (DD), and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) requirements by users, consumers, agents, distributors, business customers, and merchants. Coordinating global Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) policies and procedures across the entire group, while documenting Country Addenda for any necessary deviations.

• Legal Consultant-Associate · Intrepid Africa Limited2018-08-01 – 2019-05-01

  Drafted diverse contracts for clients in Africa with an aim to protect their interests in commercial transactions. Reviewed contracts and advised clients in Africa on key clauses to ensure the best possible outcome. Drafted legal opinions to give advice and provide solutions to clients with legal issues. Conducted research in various commercial law areas to advise clients with various legal issues. Analyzed and summarized legislation to create a greater understanding of the law. Liaised with lawyers in various jurisdictions to advise clients on complex legal issues.

• Pupil · State Law Office and Department of Justice2018-01-01 – 2018-07-01

  Drafted pleadings for submission in court to assist the State Counsels plead their cases. Drafted comprehensive legal opinions to find solutions to legal questions. Edited Legislation in preparation for submission to Parliament for various readings. Researched legal problems to assist State Counsels in giving legal advice to various Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies. Reviewed the Companies registration system to gain knowledge on the same. Drafted letters to companies to advise them to comply with laws and regulations.

• National Casework Intern · International Justice Mission2016-06-01 – 2017-01-01

  Drafted and transcribed legal documents weekly to inform the core legal team’s position in court litigation. Conducted background research on various assignments to support the Case Work department. Spearheaded the remodeling of filing processes to ensure faster access of documents, and efficient tracking of files. Provided program assistance to the Legal Department by managing the office calendar and fieldwork logistics, taking minutes, organizing prayer events, and providing back office support.

• Intern-Kinara Leadership Program · The Nairobi Chapel2015-05-01 – 2016-04-01

  Developed social media and communication strategies and material for the Safe Families for Children Kenya ministry. Initiated a monthly Prayer meetings, organized meetings and managed volunteers for the ministry Safe Families for Children Kenya. Assisted in the creation and implementation of a Home training kit used to train foster parents. Undertook rigorous and intensive training set to develop my leadership skills grow in the areas of conviction, character, comprehension, competence and compassion.

• Clinical Attache · Milimani Law Courts2015-01-01 – 2015-03-01

  Attended court sessions and observed the proceedings. Assisted the magistrate in the analyzing and writing of judgments.

• Survey Facilitator · Cassy L. Cox2014-04-01 – 2014-04-01

  Identified and liaised with networks to conduct over 8 interviews with multiple stakeholders across Nairobi. Effectively collected quantitative data using a mobile application called Magpi towards the success of the project.

Education

• Católica Global School of LawMaster of Laws, Masters in Transnational Law
• Católica Global School of LawMaster of Laws - LLM, Law
• Kenya School of LawDiploma in Advocacy, Law
• Africa Nazarene UniversityBachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
• Institute of Advanced Technology, KenyaICDL

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