October 2026
The Court of Appeal in Agnes Ngeki Mutie v Jeremiah Kiilu Maitha held that a buyer who pays the full price for agricultural land and takes possession acquires a constructive trust. That trust is an overriding interest that can defeat a title later registered in the vendor's name, even without Land Control Board consent.
Read MoreAugust 2026
The ELRC's decision in Otega v Nokia Solutions and Network Branch Operations Branch OY, Kenya reaffirms that while employers have the right to restructure, restructuring alone does not justify redundancy. Employers must show a genuine operational basis and comply with the substantive and procedural requirements of the Employment Act, 2007.
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Kenya stands at the brink of a legislative milestone. The ART Bill, 2022, seeks to introduce comprehensive regulation to assisted reproduction, codifying licensing, consent, parentage, and children's rights.
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Courts agree that in legal practice as in other sectors, shortcuts may have been adopted apparently to make work easier, but that does not give them the stamp of propriety.
Read MoreOctober 2025
This act repeals the previous legislation that had been declared unconstitutional by the High Court. The new Act establishes a revised framework aimed at enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and economic growth.
Read MoreOctober 2025
The relevant background to this litigation is that in July 2018, the respondent's employees demanded payment of their salary which had been delayed since June 2018.
Read MoreOctober 2025
There are moments in law when a single judgment reshapes decades of practice with muted currents that re- draw lines between right and wrong, fairness and manipulation, process and panic.
Read MoreSeptember 2025
Before ringing the bell on an employee's employment, remember, catching an employee with an alcoholic drink on duty doesn't automatically mean an end to their job.
Read MoreMay 2025
Exploring the delicate balance between brand goodwill and the enforceability of intellectual property rights (IP Rights), as illustrated by a recent High Court decision.
Read MoreMay 2025
The Kenya Finance Bill 2025 (the Bill) outlines a series of proposed changes that could significantly impact the tax obligations for both individuals and businesses across various sectors.
Read MoreMay 2025
Released on 30th April 2025, the Kenya Finance Bill 2025 (the Bill) proposes changes in income tax, VAT, excise duty, and tax compliance.
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Underscoring the Supreme Court's commitment to rooting out land injustices while reinforcing the supremacy of constitutional and procedural compliance.
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On 24th April 2025, the High Court at Nairobi (Constitutional and Human Rights Division) delivered its judgment in dismissing a petition that sought to introduce mutual consent as an independent ground for divorce.
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On 22nd January 2025, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (the ODPC) issued a determination against a hotel for the unauthorized commercial use of photographs taken during a private wedding at its premises.
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The Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, is a legislative Bill proposed and spearheaded by Kenya's National Treasury and Economic Planning aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework for regulating virtual asset service providers (VASPs) within Kenya.
Read MoreNovember 2024
Understanding the legal framework and procedural requirements for declaring redundancy in Kenya, including employee rights and employer obligations under employment law.
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Analyzing Kenya's legal position on administrative action, with a particular focus on the responsibilities of private bodies within this legal framework
Read MoreSeptember 2024
We set sail into the new jurisprudential waters with the emerging concept of constructive resignation - where the employee leaves the employer with no choice but to conclude that they chose to voluntarily call it quits.
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