Personal bio
Ms. Leah Kanda is a FIDIC Certified Contracts Manager (FCMM) and licensed Quantity Surveyor experienced in construction contract and commercial advisory for building and infrastructure development projects, both in the private and public sectors.
Ms. Kanda’s specialization is in contract management, claims, dispute avoidance and resolution. She is well versed with the dynamics of the FIDIC Rainbow Suite of contacts having worked in various capacities on the Employer/Developer's , Engineer’s and the Contractor’s side.
Ms Kanda is a specialist in FIDIC contracts and is well versed in procurement and tendering; contract administration and claims management, negotiation of terms of reference, drafting of particular conditions as well as enforcement and oversight of construction contracts.
Ms. Kanda has contributed to the development of the construction industry having served as a Council Member of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) (2020-2022) and the IQSK Standard Publications Committee (2020-Present) which drafted the IQSK Agreement and Conditions of Contract for Small Construction Works(Second Edition); Labour-Only Contract and Conditions of Subcontract; which are presently in use in Kenya and the East African region.