Kemilembe Barongo

Kemilembe D. Barongo is a dynamic Tanzanian lawyer, currently serving as the Managing Partner at Port Town Legal in Dar es Salaam. With a robust background in commercial and corporate law, she has been instrumental in assisting over fifty companies across various sectors—including mining, microfinance, manufacturing, and healthcare—to establish operations in Tanzania .(LinkedIn, porttownlegal.co.tz)

Educated at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and holding a Post Graduate Diploma from the Law School of Tanzania, Kemilembe is a member of both the Tanzanian and East African law societies . Her legal expertise is complemented by her leadership in business development and corporate strategy at Port Town Legal, where she also oversees the firm's CSR initiatives and talent retention programs .(porttownlegal.co.tz)

Kemilembe's contributions to the legal field have been recognized through nominations for prestigious awards, including the International Women in Business Law Awards EMEA 2024 as a rising star . Beyond her legal practice, she is an advocate for youth and women's empowerment, dedicating time to training and mentoring initiatives .(porttownlegal.co.tz)

Her thought leadership extends to publications on various legal topics, such as bankruptcy and climate change governance, reflecting her commitment to addressing contemporary legal challenges in Tanzania .(porttownlegal.co.tz)

In recognition of her innovative approach to legal practice, Kemilembe has been shortlisted as an Innovative Trailblazer at the 2025 African Legal Technology & Innovation Awards .(LinkedIn)

For more information or to connect with Kemilembe, you can visit her profile on Port Town Legal's website (porttownlegal.co.tz)