LEGAL ALERTS

by: Muigai Githu, Patrick Nguri & Aida Muthoni Introduction Africa is on the cusp of a period of unprecedented economic integration, with the ambitious goal of uniting diverse economies under a single, coherent economic market with the aim of eliminating trade barriers, boosting intra-Africa trade and fostering competition. In March 2018, member states of the […]

by: Batula A. Adan & Joan Mbodze Introduction Off plan sale is an appealing option for many real estate investors, allowing them to purchase properties that are yet to be constructed. This method offers the advantage of securing a property below its market value at the outset, with the potential for significant appreciation by the

by: Carolyne Kaunda & Joan Mbodze Introduction Kenyans revere land. It is not just a preferred tool of investment and pathway to wealth creation; it is also a deeply rooted symbol of security. One that echoes the famous Hebrew proverb, “He is not a full man who does not own land”. But given the history

by: Lucy Kibachia & Michelle Njuguna Introduction Navigating the complexities of short-term leases requires a clear understanding of legal definitions, rights, and obligations. Whether you are a landlord considering leasing out property or a tenant seeking short-term accommodation, grasping the nuances outlined in Kenyan law can significantly impact your decisions and outcomes. Definition of Lease

by: Sharon Buyanzi & William Ngaruiya Introduction A joint venture (“JV”) is a business arrangement under which two or more parties come together to undertake a project by pooling their resources together. In real estate, a joint venture typically involves a developer and an owner of land. Joint ventures with reputable developers are very key

by: Geoffrey Imende, Wambui G. Muigai & Brenda Nyabinge Introduction In the wake of the unprecedented devastation caused by the recent floods in Kenya, the impact of climate change on our weather patters can no longer be ignored. Cycle after cycle, we are reminded that our conservation efforts through afforestation and reafforestation are insufficient to

by: David Angwenyi I got the idea to do this short write up from a press conference held by the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Hon. Moses Kuria. Now, before you stop reading this or find something else to do, I want to assure you that you might learn something from it. Hon. Kuria

by: Aluoch Owuora, Joan Mbodze & Haron Makhanu Conveyancing is like a ladder, each rung seamlessly builds upon the last. If you miss a rung, you risk halting your ascent or even falling back to the beginning. If you happen to fall to the beginning, you are looking at damages. Alternatively, let us think of

by: Geoffrey Imende & Esther Moraa Introduction The term “artificial intelligence” was first coined in 1956 during the Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence. During the conference, John McCarthy proposed the term “artificial intelligence” to describe the field of study focused on creating machines that can perform tasks that require human intelligence. Since then,

Introduction In 1939, Winston Churchill, the then-First Lord of Admiralty of his Majesty’s Government, described the Soviet Union as, “A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” I believe that were he alive today, he would not object if I used the same words to describe the Kenyan understanding of conflict of interest. In