Part 1 The Constitution, 2010, brought many changes to the 3 arms of Government. With respect to the Judiciary, the Constitution introduced the Supreme Court, the Environment and Land Court as well
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Community Land Acquisition and Stakeholders’ Management in light of the newly enacted Community Land Act No. 27 of 2016
Kenyan’s recently got a window into the State’s level of frustration when President Uhuru Kenyatta’s deputy chief of staff Mr. Waita Nzioka warned that cartels out to profiteer from the implementation of
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Why income from illegal activities ought to be brought within the tax bucket
The National Treasury has for the 2016/2017 fiscal year set an ambitious revenue collection target for the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). This calls for enhanced tax base and improved revenue administration processes.
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The new Public Procurement Law: A shot in the arm for successful implementation of public projects
Kenya is notorious for public projects being false-starts, cost overruns on their budgets and delayed timelines. Public projects have almost been synonymous to and tagged to the infamous white elephants, gravy train
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SURROGACY IN KENYA: PROLIFERATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AS A RESULTANT EFFECT OF NON-REGULATION
Daisy Kubasu If the progression of substantive content in Bills relating to Surrogacy as a form of Assisted Reproduction is any indication, though Surrogacy still remains a shadowed but highly controversial issue
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS OF ADOLECENTS IN KENYA
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the challenge of adolescent pregnancies in Kenya. The term ‘adolescent’ has been defined in the Reproductive Health Bill, 2019 as any person between the age of 10 to
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ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY: ARE FROZEN EMBRYOS HUMAN LIFE OR PROPERTY
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is not a foreign concept in Kenya as it has been a topic of discussion for a while now. It is used to treat infertility in men and
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AFRICA’S ODIOUS DEBT.
This piece aims at addressing Africa’s odious debt in the context of International financial system and lack of effective regional and international initiatives for fighting corruption and finally explains the extent to
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LESSONS FROM THE ONYANCHA CASE
Phillip Ondara Onyancha’s acquittal by the High Court may have been even more shocking to some than his revelations approximately 12 years ago. ‘In 2009 he admitted to the killing of 18
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EMBRACING ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION WHILE PROMOTING LEGAL AID.
John Jakinda, Egerton University Faculty of law Abstract The Constitution of Kenya 2010 under Article 159(c) envisions a prominent role for Alternative Dispute Resolution including traditional dispute resolution mechanisms. The most common
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CRIMINAL RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: THE UNDERATED ASPECTS
For quite some time, the criminal justice system turned a blind eye to the Victims of a crime and their role in the criminal proceedings was limited to testifying on behalf of
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WHAT POWER DO YOU HOLD AS A VOTER?
Power of Your Vote Kenya is a very a youthful country.The median age is estimated at 19 years,and about 80 percent of Kenya’s population is below 35 years.To a very large extent,
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DID YOU KNOW?
1. Role of the President Shall be the Head of State & Head of Government of the Republic of Kenya. Shall not be a member of parliament Commander-in-Chief – and will declare
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: RIGHTS OF AN EMPLOYEE IN KENYA
By Brenda Nanzala Every person has the right to fair labour practices under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Article 41 Provides that an employee has the right to: Fair remuneration Reasonable working
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RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA
Right to Life (Article 26) Every person has the right to life The right to life prohibits the intentional killing or taking of life The right to life begins at conception, making
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
What are Human Rights? Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. states that every person has inherent dignity and the right to
Read More... KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: RIGHT TO HEALTH, EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC SOCIAL RIGHTS
Did you know it is your right to live a quality life and to earn a reasonable living? You can demand these rights form the Governments( County and National) of the day!
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WOMEN AND THE LAW: WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO REGISTER YOUR MARRIAGE
The Constitution of Kenya, Article 45, provides that the family is the natural and fundamental unit of society and the necessary basis of social order. As such, the family unit enjoys the
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: RIGHTS TO BAIL &BOND
By Amakobe Sidney An arrested person has the right “to be released on bond or bail, on reasonable conditions, pending a charge or trial, unless there are compelling reasons not to be
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CHILDREN RIGHTS
WHAT ARE CHILD RIGHTS The Constitution of Kenya (Article 260) defines a Child as an individual who has not attained the age of eighteen years. Child rights are entitlements that all children
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ROLE OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (PR)/EXECUTOR OF A WILL
A person who dies having made a will is called a testator. A will acts as a plan on how the property of the deceased will be distributed. In the will, the
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TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT-Summary Dismissal
One of the ways employment contract ends is Summary Dismissal. What is this? What are the reasons? How is it done? What next?
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DIGITIZATION OF LAND TRANSACTIONS AND RECORDS IN KENYA
Land transactions and records have for a longtime been shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. With digitization the integrity and access to Lands records are improved to ease doing business in Kenya.
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GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS DURING COVID 19-Grooming (Barber shops, hairdressers & beauty care)
Businesses have re opened since start of COVID19 pandemic. The government has issued guidelines for each industry. See what the personal care and grooming industry are required to have in place. #Stay Safe
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e-Justice: Why the Judiciary’s online service should be strengthened post Covid 19
The Kenya Judiciary has made some positive strides to implement e Justice during the COVID 19 pandemic. Have they done enough? is it positively impacting Access to Justice for Mwanainchi?
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