Recent Posts & Legal News
September 29, 2026 | Dispute Resolution
Unlocking Dealings in Land: When Can Kenya’s Land Registrars Dispense with the Production of Title?
Once in awhile, going through the Kenya Gazette you will come across notices under the LRA with the following terms “...I intend to dispense with the production of the said land title deed a…
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September 29, 2026 | Dispute Resolution
The 16-Minute Fraud Dilemma; Who Bears the Risk When Digital Banking Goes Wrong?
From the temples of ancient Mesopotamia, the money lenders of ancient Greece to the touch of a screen on your phone in a mobile banking app, the world of banking has experienced a revolution like …
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September 29, 2026 | Dispute Resolution
The Burden Imposed by Data Protection Laws on Small-Scale Businesses
An analysis on whether the regulatory burden imposed upon businesses by data protection laws bears a rational and proportionate relationship to the privacy harm that the law seeks to prevent. …
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September 28, 2026 | Mining & Extractive Industries (MEI)
Kenya’s Evolving Mining Regime – Licensing, Beneficiation and Investor Considerations
Kenya’s extractive industries sector is undergoing significant legal, regulatory and institutional transformation as the government intensifies efforts to position the country as a leading r…
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September 25, 2026 | Blue Economy and Maritime Law
Vessel Arrests and Admiralty Enforcement in Kenya
Kenya’s admiralty and maritime enforcement framework continues to assume increasing strategic importance within East Africa’s shipping, logistics, offshore infrastructure, marine insur…
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September 24, 2026 | Blue Economy and Maritime Law
When Cargo Arrives Damaged
At 9:15 a.m. on a Monday morning, the operations manager of a Nairobi based pharmaceutical distributor received a call from the company's clearing agent at the Port of Mombasa indicating that …
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September 24, 2026 | Corporate Commercial
Non-Disclosure Agreements in the Age of Remote Work
The shift to remote and hybrid working has changed how businesses access, use and share confidential information. Employees now handle client information, financial records, business strategies an…
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September 24, 2026 | Corporate Commercial
Workplace Investigations: How Employers Can Manage Misconduct, Complaints and Disciplinary Risk
Workplace misconduct rarely arrives in a neat package. An employee may be accused of dishonesty, harassment, insubordination, conflict of interest, theft, misuse of company property or breach of c…
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September 24, 2026 | IP & TMT ( Telecommunications, Media & Technology)
Navigating Trademark Protection for AI-Generated Logos in Kenya
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses create and protect brand identities. In Kenya, companies increasingly rely on AI tools to design logos, a task traditionally handled…
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September 23, 2026 | Commercial & Business Law
How Saccos Recover Loans from Borrowers
Saccos have long been championed as key drivers of the Kenyan economy. They eased access to credit at lower rates compared to banks. They serve as investment vehicles for members, offer housing so…
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September 3, 2026 | Blue Economy and Maritime Law
When the Sea Becomes the Workplace
David is a Kenyan seafarer employed by an international shipping company. He has worked at sea for several years and has a valid Seafarers' Employment Agreement (SEA). Before joining his vesse…
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September 2, 2026 | Corporate Commercial
Combating Online Counterfeits in the Digital Marketplace
The digital marketplace is the online space where buying and selling take place through websites, apps and other digital platforms. It connects businesses and customers, enabling quick and conveni…
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September 1, 2026 | Tax & International Business Advisory Unit
KRA Audits: What Triggers a Tax Audit and How Should You Prepare?
For many Kenyan business owners, receiving a tax audit notice from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) can be unsettling. The words “tax audit” often create the immediate fear that somet…
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September 1, 2026 | Dispute Resolution
Understanding Contentious Probate and Succession Disputes
When a person dies, most families expect the estate to follow a straightforward path. If there is a valid Will, the deceased's wishes should generally be respected. If there is no Will, the es…
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August 31, 2026 | Real Estate, Banking & Finance
Property Swaps in Kenya: Legal, Tax and Regulatory Considerations
Property swaps in Kenya are increasingly being considered as an alternative to conventional cash-funded acquisitions. They may enable landowners, investors and developers to unlock illiquid assets…
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August 31, 2026 | Dispute Resolution
Understanding the Turquand Rule in Kenya
A director of a manufacturing company enters into a contract on behalf of the company with a supplier for the purchase of equipment worth KES 18 million. The supplier ve…
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August 26, 2026 | Dispute Resolution
How often should you update your Will?
Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and your estate. Once it has been signed, witnessed and tucked away safely, it is tempting to assume the job is…
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August 20, 2026 | Business Establishment & Compliance Advisory (BECA)
Court of Appeal Clarifies Foreign Companies’ Right to Sue Despite Non-Registration in Kenya
Non-registration under section 974 of the Companies Act does not, without express statutory language or necessary implication, extinguish a foreign company’s legal personality or automatical…
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August 12, 2026 | Family Law
From Blanket Prosecution to Proportionality
On 20th May 2026, the High Court (Justice Bahati Mwamuye) delivered a landmark constitutional decision in HCCHRPET No. E490 of 2025 that is set to significantly r…
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August 7, 2026 | Real Estate, Banking & Finance
Deemed Approval, Real Barriers: Navigating Kenya’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Licensing Paradox
Kenya has within the past decades seen an increase in developmental projects creating an ever-increasing demand on land. As part of these undertakings, the Environmental Management and Coordinatio…
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August 7, 2026 | Tax & International Business Advisory Unit
Tax Amnesty 2026: A Limited-Time Opportunity to Clear Historical Tax Penalties
The Government, through the Finance Act, 2026 has reintroduced the Tax Amnesty Programme, allowing eligible taxpayers to obtain a 100% waiver of penalties and interest relating to tax liabilities …
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July 30, 2026 | Dispute Resolution
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The Land Registration Act, 2012 ("the Act") vests the Land Registrar with extensive statutory powers that are central to the administration of registered land in Kenya. Those powers incl…
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July 2, 2026 | Betting, Lotteries and Gaming
Kenya Gazettes the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026
On 30 June 2026, the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, in consultation with the Board of the newly established Read More
June 15, 2026 | Family Business Services
Can Your Business Survive Without the Founder?
Many family businesses are built around a remarkable founder. The founder knows the customers, approves major expenditures, resolves disputes, negotiates key contracts and often has the final say …
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January 12, 2026 | IP & TMT ( Telecommunications, Media & Technology)
The Protection of Plant Breeder Rights in Kenya
In Kenya, innovation in agriculture is crucial for food security and economic growth. Protecting new plant varieties ensures that breeders are rewarded for their creativity and investment while en…
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