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Non- Compliance: Court Dismisses 139 Lodged By Digital Lenders

Non-compliance comes at a steep price. As discussed in our previous article link, all non-deposit-taking credit providers are now required to obtain a license from the Central Bank of Kenya. ...

Real Estate, Banking & Finance

A Valuer’s Negligence: The Gulf African Bank Ltd V Hanif Tours & Travel Agency Limited & 4 Others Case

A scenario unfolds where a borrower seeks a loan from a financial institution, offering a property as security. To assess the adequacy of the security, the financial institution hires a valuer to appr...

IP & TMT ( Telecommunications, Media & Technology)

Unlocking Innovation: Understanding Patent Rights In Kenya

Kenya is quickly emerging as a hub for innovation in Africa, from Nairobi’s “Silicon Savannah” brimming with ground-breaking tech startups to innovative agricultural solutions revolutionizing ru...

Employment, Labour Relations and Immigration Law Advisory

Employment Of Casual Workers In Kenya: Risks And Tax Exposures

Casual employment plays a crucial role in Kenya’s labour market, providing businesses with a flexible workforce while offering job opportunities to many workers. However, hiring casual workers comes...

Dispute Resolution

The Implications Of Dual Employment In Termination Claims- Ogola V Anyango (appeal E138 Of 2024) [2024] Keelrc 13504 (klr)

The lower court delivered a ruling striking out suit Mombasa CMELRC No. E592 of 2022 on grounds that it was res judicata. The appellant was aggrieved with its decision and hence appealed to the High C...

Tax Law Advisory

Kenafric Bakery Limited V Commissioner, Domestic Taxes (income Tax Appeal E070 Of 2020) [2023]

Tax Laws Are Dynamic. What Happens When a Previously Exempt Good or Service Becomes Zero-Rated? Can the Law Apply Retrospectively to Allow Taxpayers to Deduct Input VAT Incurred on Supplies Made Befor...

Immigration & Global Mobility

Immigration Alert! Amendments To The Kenya Citizenship And Immigration Regulations; Introduction Of New Classes Of Work Permits And New Permit Fees.

The Government of Kenya through the Ag. Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration has recently published Legal Notice No. 198 (Kenya Gazzette Supplement No. 255) and d...

Dispute Resolution

The Rise Of Family Mediation And The Enforcement Of Agreements In Kenya

Recent judicial pronouncements in Kenya demonstrate a growing emphasis on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, particularly mediation, in resolving family disputes. This shift reflects the...

Tax Law Advisory

Legal Advisory On The Vat Implications Of Sale Of Seized Property Through Auction - Kcb Bank Kenya Limited V Commissioner Legal Services & Board Coordination (tax Appeal E023 Of 2024) [2025]

The Tax Appeals Tribunal was recently confronted with the question of whether the sale of seized motor vehicles through auction by KCB Bank to recover bad debts is subject to VAT. ...