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Accident Insurance Claim Disputes in Kenya
What to do when an accident insurer delays, rejects or reduces a claim in Kenya: records, complaints and available dispute routes.
Read the noteMWONGOZO Governance Audits: What to Expect
State corporations in Kenya are expected to meet governance standards that go beyond financial reporting. The Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations sets…
Read the noteSelling Kenyan Property from Abroad
Diaspora sellers are less discussed than diaspora buyers, but the question arises constantly: a change of plans, a better opportunity, or an inheritance to…
Read the noteData Protection for Digital Lenders
Digital credit grew in Kenya faster than its compliance did, and data protection became the flashpoint: lending apps that harvested phone contacts, listed borrowers…
Read the noteBiometric Data Under the Data Protection Act
Fingerprints, facial images and voice recordings identify a person as nothing else can — and Kenyan law treats them accordingly. Biometric data falls within…
Read the noteCyber Incident Response in Kenya
A ransom note on the screen. Systems down. Phones ringing. What a business does in the first day of a cyber incident shapes its…
Read the noteWorkplace Injury Claims Under WIBA 2007
A workplace injury raises urgent questions about treatment, income and who pays. The Work Injury Benefits Act 2007 (WIBA) provides compensation for employees who…
Read the noteWho Owns the Minerals Under Your Land in Kenya?
A landowner watches a prospecting crew arrive on the family farm and asks the natural question: are these my minerals? Kenyan law answers clearly…
Read the noteRetention Licences in Kenya: Security of Tenure
Mineral prices move in cycles, and a deposit that is profitable at one price can be unmineable at another. Kenyan law addresses this problem…
Read the noteLimitation Periods in Kenya Explained
A strong claim filed too late is worth nothing. Limitation periods — the statutory windows within which court proceedings must be commenced — are…
Read the noteLegal Aid in Kenya: Your Options
Access to legal help should not depend on wealth alone. Kenya has several avenues for people who cannot afford an advocate, and knowing where…
Read the noteHow Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Kenya?
Legal fees in Kenya are more predictable than most clients expect. Certain fees are set by regulation, and the rest should be agreed in…
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