The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning issued a notice informing the public of the conversion of long-term leases that do not conform with section 54(5) of the Land Registration Act, 2012 (the “LRA”) and Section 13 of the Sectional Properties Act, 2020. The announcement indicated the government’s intention to [...]
Landlords have been accused of removing roofs with intent of frustrating rent defaulters to vacate the business premises while others mounting barriers at the entrances of the suit premises. These actions have left a large number of Tenants in utter confusion after forceful eviction. Others are left without knowing where [...]
Adoption is the legal process by which a person obtains parental rights over a child. The Children Act No. 29 of 2022 and the Hague Adoption Convention, 2019 which Kenya is a signatory to, govern adoption in Kenya. Classification Adoption can be classified into three categories: International/ Inter country adoption – relates to applicants who [...]
Copyright refers to a set of exclusive rights enjoyed by the author or creator of an original work. These rights include reproducing, distributing or adapting the work. Copyright protects a range of creative works including artistic work, literary works, musical work, audio-visual work, sound recordings and broadcasts. Article 40 of [...]
Article 43 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (CoK) provides for economic and social rights. The Constitution entitles all Kenyans to highest attainable standards of health which extends to the right health care services, including reproductive health care. The right to receive highest attainable standards of health is further anchored in Article 46 [...]
Foreign entities wishing to establish a presence in Kenya largely have a choice between registration of a Subsidiary or a Branch. The main difference between the two entities is that a Subsidiary is considered a separate legal entity from the Parent Company whereas a Branch is not a separate entity, [...]
The East African Community (EAC) has taken a major step toward deeper regional economic integration. On 1 July 2025, the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA) issued a General Notice announcing that it will begin receiving notifications for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) with cross-border effects starting 1 November 2025.This marks [...]
The introduction of the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) represents one of the most transformative shifts in Kenya’s tax administration. Although many still assume eTIMS applies only to VAT-registered entities, from 1st September 2023, it became mandatory for all businesses, regardless of size or tax category. What is eTIMS? [...]
Understanding the Data Protection Act, 2019 (DPA): What It Means for Businesses in Kenya The Data Protection Act, 2019 reshaped Kenya’s regulatory environment by operationalizing Article 31 of the Constitution, which protects every individual’s right to privacy and the safeguarding of personal information. For businesses, the DPA is not merely [...]
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