EXPLORING THE CONCEPT OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) In today’s linked and collaborative business world, companies, organizations, and governments form partnerships to enhance their strategic objectives and realize mutual benefits. These dependence relationships are desirable due to the increasing cases of shared resources, expertise, and capabilities. Similar to various setups, partnerships rely on a […]
LEASES AND LICENSES IN KENYA Differentiating between “leases” and “licenses” can be complex, especially within the real estate sector in Kenya. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they carry distinct legal implications that assign varying rights and responsibilities to the involved parties. For those participating in property transactions in Kenya, understanding the differences between […]
‘SALIMIA YEYE’ (SAY HELLO TO THEM)- BALANCING RIGHTS TO PRIVACY VS PUBLIC INTEREST Recently, Kenya has seen a surprising shift in its political landscape. A ‘revolution’ led by the youth referred to as the Gen-Z movement has emerged. This movement is particularly intriguing as it comprises young individuals without a leader or any political or […]
Jamaican Dancehall Artist Vybz Kartel’s Murder Conviction Overturned The renowned Jamaican dancehall artist, Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, has had his murder conviction overturned. One of Jamaica’s most popular artists, Kartel has collaborated with international stars such as Jay-Z and Rihanna. The 48-year-old musician was sentenced to life in prison in 2014 […]
WHAT IS SERVICE CHARGE? SERVICE CHARGE THE HIDDEN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM So, you have bought that swanky apartment in the upmarket leafy suburbs of Kileleshwa. You took a mortgage from the bank and are over the moon because you no longer have to pay Kes. 27,000 rent for your 2-bedroom apartment on Thika Road. […]
President Assents to 4 Universal Health Coverage Bills, Restructuring NHIF In honor of the pledge to accelerate Kenya’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage (#UniversalHealthCoverage), President William Samoei Ruto signed four crucial bills promoting healthcare on October 19, 2023. These are: The Primary HealthCare Bill, 2023 The Digital Health Bill, 2023 The Facility Improvement Financing Bill, […]
The Supreme Court Rules That an Allotment Letter is Not a Title Deed and Cannot Be Transferred On 22nd September 2023, the Supreme Court delivered a verdict in SC Petition No.5 (E006) of 2022, known as the “Torino case.” The Court ruled that an Allotment Letter is not a title deed and cannot confer any […]
Can Widows Inherit from Their Parents-In-Law? in kenya Following our recent publication, WKA Newsletter Edition #10 ‘Divorce by Mutual Consent in Kenya – Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2023,’ we received a flurry of questions from you, our esteemed readers. One of the most common questions was, ‘Can a widow inherit from her parents-in-law?’ We found it […]
Divorce by Mutual Consent in Kenya – Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2023 The National Assembly of Kenya introduced the Marriage (Amendment) Bill on June 27, 2023, aiming to amend the Marriage Act of 2014 (Marriage Act, 2014) to facilitate divorce by mutual consent and related purposes. The current Marriage Act, 2014 lacks a legal framework for […]
Kenya: President Signs the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill 2023 Ahead of International Climate Summit The President of Kenya has signed the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill 2023 following its approval by the Senate. This Bill aims to amend the Climate Change Act of 2016 to regulate carbon markets, an area not addressed in the current Act. […]
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