Mrs.Ndegwa, born in 1962, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law. She is a member of the Law Society of Kenya and Christian Lawyers Fellowship. She has been a practising lawyer since 1988 when she was admitted to the bar.

Mrs.Ndegwa previously served as a State Counsel in the Law Reform Commission before entering private practice. She has been a principal partner in Maira & Ndegwa Advocates since 1996 during which she has engaged in civil, commercial and criminal litigation. She is a member of the Institute of Directors (Kenya).