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State corporations in Kenya operate under the MWONGOZO Code of Governance, and governance audits against the Code are now a fixture of oversight for boards, the State Corporations Advisory Committee, and other stakeholders. Boards that understand the audit’s scope convert it from a compliance exercise into a governance tool. What does a MWONGOZO governance audit … Read more
A conviction and sentence are not necessarily the last word. Kenyan law allows a person aggrieved by the outcome of a criminal case to challenge it on appeal, a structured review by a higher court of what happened below. The right exists independently of how strong the case feels; what matters is the record, the … Read more
Banks, courts, registries, and embassies routinely ask for “sworn” or “notarised” documents, often at short notice. The two terms mean different things, and using the right one for the right occasion avoids a wasted trip. What is an affidavit? An affidavit is a written statement of facts sworn or affirmed before a person authorised to … Read more
Defendants are not obliged to meet every claim as filed. Where a suit appears designed to pressure rather than to vindicate a right, the court has two established shields: security for costs and its control of abuse of process. When can a defendant seek security for costs? The Civil Procedure Rules allow the court to … Read more
The estate includes a house in Kilimani, some shares and a maturing fixed deposit, and the family has one pressing question: what will the taxman take? The answer in Kenya is less dramatic than in many countries, but costs and filings still matter. Is there inheritance tax in Kenya? Kenya does not levy a stand-alone … Read more
CCTV in the stockroom, software that logs keystrokes, GPS units in delivery vans. Employers have more ways to watch staff than ever, and employees increasingly ask where the line falls under Kenyan law. Can employers monitor employees in Kenya? Monitoring is not banned, but it is regulated. The Data Protection Act 2019 treats employee information, … Read more
A harassment complaint on your desk sets legal duties in motion, whatever your initial impression of it. How the employer responds in the first days shapes both the outcome for the individuals and the employer’s position if the matter later reaches the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The steps below outline what the law expects … Read more
How should parties choose an arbitrator for a Kenyan commercial dispute? This guide explains the practical questions to resolve early. It gives general information about Kenyan commercial arbitration and is not a substitute for advice on a particular contract, dispute or deadline. Who this guide is for Businesses and advisers appointing a sole arbitrator or … Read more
Most workplace disputes begin small: a grievance letter, a stalled appraisal, a clash between two managers. Handled early and privately, many end there, before a working relationship passes the point of repair. Workplace mediation gives employers and employees a structured way to resolve conflict without a hearing, a ruling, or a resignation. When is mediation … Read more
Diaspora sellers are less discussed than diaspora buyers, but the question arises constantly: a change of plans, a better opportunity, or an inheritance to be converted, can the sale be completed properly while you are abroad? It can, and the difference between a smooth closing and a costly one is preparation. This article sets out … Read more
A shareholder wants out, an investor wants in, or one founder is buying another’s stake. Transferring shares in a private company is routine, but the steps interlock: the constitution controls the process, the company’s registers give effect to it, and the tax and registry consequences follow in sequence. Order matters, and shortcuts surface later as … Read more
A trader in Eastlands dies without a will, leaving a widow, two adult children and a house in Buru Buru. She was his second wife; his elder children are from the first marriage, and that detail changes how the estate will be shared. Kenyan law decides who inherits, and the family’s assumptions are not always … Read more
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