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Public Participation in Development Approvals in Kenya: An Analysis of Mwangi v Kiambu County & 2 others [2024] KEELC 5798 (KLR)
Introduction Changes in land use can affect not only property owners but also the communities surrounding a proposed development. For […]
Jean Marie · 5 min read
Can a Disputed Debt Put a Company Under Administration? The High Court Weighs In
A recent High Court decision has highlighted an important issue in commercial disputes: can a creditor place a company under […]
Jean Marie · 3 min read
Land Control Boards Reconstituted: What the New Composition Means for Land Transactions
Land Control Boards (LCBs) play a central role in regulating controlled transactions involving agricultural land. Their mandate, statutory framework,…
Jean Marie · 10 min read
Healthcare Data and the Law in Kenya: Privacy, Confidentiality and Data Protection Obligations
The collection and digitisation of healthcare information has become an integral part of healthcare delivery in Kenya. Healthcare institutions routinely…
Jean Marie · 5 min read
Beneficial Ownership Beyond Registered Title
The decision in Burrough & another v Mungania & another [2026] KECA 898 (KLR) is a significant pronouncement by the […]
Jean Marie · 4 min read
Division of Matrimonial Property Upon Divorce in Kenya
Divorce often brings with it difficult questions regarding the ownership and division of property acquired during a marriage. One common […]
Jean Marie · 5 min read
Social Health Insurance in Kenya: Key Legal Developments under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023
Introduction The enactment of the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 marked a significant shift in Kenya’s statutory framework for financing […]
Jean Marie · 5 min read
SUMMARY OF THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BILL, 2025
Introduction The Public Participation Bill, 2025 seeks to establish a national framework for public participation in Kenya. Its main objective…
Jean Marie · 4 min read
Minimum Tax in Kenya: The Changing Tax Landscape
Minimum tax was introduced in Kenya through the Finance Act, 2020, as a measure intended to ensure that businesses contributed…
Jean Marie · 2 min read
Land Titles as Loan Security: What Recent Supreme Court Rulings Mean for Bank Mortgages in Kenya
In commercial banking and corporate finance across Kenya, real property remains the primary asset used to secure credit facilities. However,…
Jean Marie · 3 min read
Prediction Markets Under Kenyan Law: Are They Covered by the Gambling Control Act?
Prediction markets have rapidly transitioned from academic curiosities to major global platforms. By allowing users to buy and sell contracts…
Jean Marie · 3 min read
A Breakdown of the High Court’s Rastafari Cannabis Ruling
On July 15, 2026, the High Court at Milimani handed down its decision in Ras Tafari Society of Kenya &…
Jean Marie · 3 min read
Unpacking a Legislative Panic: The Sh1 Trillion SACCO Scare
When rumors first broke that the government was allegedly eyeing a backdoor raid on over Sh1 trillion in SACCO member…
Jean Marie · 3 min read
The Hidden Ownership Gap in Outsourced Brand Design
It is one of the most common commercial transactions in the modern business landscape. An enterprise hires an independent graphic…
Jean Marie · 2 min read
The Under-16 Social Media Ban: Can Kenya Legally Enforce It?
A new petition before Parliament filed by citizen Erickson Odhiambo has pushed Kenya right into a massive global debate: should…
Jean Marie · 3 min read
The Pre-Merger Mandate: Why Deal Closure in Kenya Now Requires Prior Regulatory Clearance
For companies looking to buy, sell, or restructure businesses in Kenya, the timeline for closing a deal has just experienced…
Jean Marie · 3 min read
Shifting Paradigms in Family Law: The Judicial Recognition of Non-Monetary Matrimonial Contributions
A landmark ruling by the High Court has fundamentally reshaped how marital property disputes are navigated in Kenya, offering a…
Jean Marie · 2 min read
The legal battle behind the Judicial freeze on the Laikipia Air Base Ebola facility.
The High Court’s decision to halt the establishment of a United States-backed Ebola quarantine facility at the Laikipia Air Base…
Jean Marie · 2 min read
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