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 [...]
In June 2024, Kenya found itself in a fiscal crisis of confidence. For the first time in recent memory, the President declined to assent to the Finance Bill — not with minor reservations, but with a sweeping rejection of all clauses. The move, dramatic and unprecedented, forced a national reckoning: [...]
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has recently moved to impose Value Added Tax (VAT) on membership-related fees charged by professional bodies in Kenya. This development has raised concerns across various professions, including members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya, the Architectural Association of Kenya, the Engineers Board [...]
Family businesses are the backbone of many economies worldwide. From small enterprises to large multinational corporations, family-run businesses play an indispensable role in shaping industries, providing employment and driving innovation. However, the unique nature of family dynamics can also pose significant challenges to business success and longevity. In this article, [...]
Recently, the Kenya Revenue Authority (the KRA) has been aggressive in conducting post clearance audits. A post clearance audit refers to the review conducted by the KRA of the import transactions and records after goods have already been cleared and released from Customs control. The KRA employs post clearance audits [...]
Arbitration is a preferred dispute resolution mechanism in Kenya, valued for its efficiency, confidentiality, and flexibility. However, corruption poses significant challenges in this landscape. As the fight against corruption intensifies across all business stages, allegations increasingly surface in commercial disputes and arbitration proceedings. These claims may arise as strategic tactics, [...]