It began with trust—a woman in Nairobi seeking medical help from a leading hospital. But instead of relief, she left with devastating injuries, stripped of her reproductive health and her dignity. Now, the High Court has ruled that Aga Khan Hospital must pay over Ksh.157 million in compensation after it [...]
The Digital Credit Providers (“DCP”) regulation, now referred to as Non-Deposit Taking Credit Businesses (“NDTB”) regulation following the Business Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, has undergone significant evolution. This regulatory shift was driven by public outcry over unethical debt recovery methods, customer harassment, data breaches, and predatory lending practices. With the [...]
Non-compliance comes at a steep price. All non-deposit-taking credit providers are now required to obtain a license from the Central Bank of Kenya. Operating without this license not only puts a lender at risk of legal and financial penalties but also undermines their ability to register collateral or enforce pledged [...]
The FIDIC (Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils) contracts are internationally recognized and offer standard forms for construction agreements that provide clear guidelines on the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved. These contracts are used globally and increasingly in Kenya for construction and infrastructure projects. This article explores the types of FIDIC contracts, [...]
Kenya’s credit landscape has seen a dramatic transformation over the last few years. With the rise of mobile phones and digital platforms, credit has become more accessible than ever before. Apps offering quick loans and peer-to-peer platforms have thrived. As from 2022 however, this landscape started changing. The Central Bank [...]
A brand partnership contract is an agreement that specifies the terms for collaboration between an influencer and a brand with respect to the promotion of products or services. Quite often, brand partnership contracts are presented as standard contracts drafted by the brand’s Advocates. The contracts often focus on protecting the [...]
Introduction The tort of malicious prosecution is committed in circumstances where a defendant (s) causes the arrest and prosecution of the plaintiff or claimant without reasonable and/or probable cause and the proceedings so instituted terminate in favour of the plaintiff. Reasonable and/or probable cause denotes an honest belief in the [...]
9 May 2025 The High Court has recently held that telecommunications companies cannot automatically be held liable for unauthorised lending or adverse credit listings arising from SIM cards they have been registered, provided that they have complied with all relevant registration requirements. In this case, the plaintiff alleged that Safaricom [...]
By 2032, all privately run children’s homes in Kenya must close their doors. The Children Act, 2022 (the Act) has shifted the approach to child welfare in Kenya, and private institutions must adapt and comply with the provisions of the Act. This article explores the legal pathways available to Charitable [...]
World Intellectual Property Day 2025, themed “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP” was celebrated around the world on 26th April. It offers a timely moment to reflect on the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property. Nowhere is this convergence more vibrant and urgent than in Kenya’s music [...]