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Every publication, opinion piece, court summary and policy note the firm has issued. Written by named advocates.

Publications04 Jun 2026

Movable Property Security Rights in Kenya and the Transition to BRS Version II

The enactment of the Movable Property Security Rights Act, 2017 (the MPSR Act) marked a significant shift in Kenya’s secured…

Maureen Mutai · 2 min read

MMS Weekly28 May 2026

AI Surveillance in Kenya: Security Tool or Constitutional Test?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of modern governance. Around the world, governments are deploying AI-powered tools to strengthen national…

Maureen Mutai · 4 min read

Publications21 May 2026

Kenya–France Summit: Investment, Innovation and the Politics of Partnership

Last week, Nairobi hosted the inaugural Africa Forward Summit, officially themed “Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth.” Co-chaired by President…

Maureen Mutai · 3 min read

Publications14 May 2026

Ideas, Expression, and Corporate Liability: A Case Analysis of Peter Nthei Muoki & Beluga Limited v Safaricom PLC

In Peter Nthei Muoki & Beluga Limited v Safaricom PLC, the High Court was invited to determine a recurring tension…

Maureen Mutai · 4 min read

Publications07 May 2026

Minority Shareholders and Derivative Actions in Kenya

The tension between majority rule and minority protection lies at the heart of company law. In Kenya, derivative actions, provided…

Maureen Mutai · 3 min read

Publications30 Apr 2026

Safer Bets or Fewer Bets? Kenya’s iGaming Sector Under the Gambling Control Act, 2025

The enactment of the Gambling Control Act, 2025 (the Act) marks a decisive legislative intervention, one that seeks not merely…

Maureen Mutai · 3 min read

Publications22 Apr 2026

Key Developments under the Public Benefits Organizations Act, 2013: Insights into the 2026 Regulations

The Legal Notice No. 43 enacted the Public Benefits Organizations Regulations, 2024 and operationalized the Public Benefits Organization (PBO) Act…

Maureen Mutai · 4 min read

MMS Weekly21 Apr 2026

Key Developments under the Public Benefits Organizations Act, 2013: Insights into the 2026 Regulations

The Legal Notice No. 43 enacted the Public Benefits Organizations Regulations, 2024 and operationalized the Public Benefits Organization (PBO) Act…

Maureen Mutai · 4 min read

Publications16 Apr 2026

Distressed Asset Acquisitions in Kenya

In many cases involving financially distressed businesses in Kenya, outcomes often become a lose-lose situation in which both creditors and…

Maureen Mutai · 3 min read

Publications09 Apr 2026

The impact of insolvency on employee rights and claims

The customary safeguards provided by labor regulations are immediately put to the test by the harsh reality of asset distribution…

Maureen Mutai · 3 min read

Publications02 Apr 2026

Adverse Possession and Uncompleted Land Transactions:A Case Analysis of Ouko & another v Kageni (Civil Appeal 382 of 2019) [2025] KECA 2126 (KLR)

Land disputes in Kenya frequently arise from incomplete land transactions, especially where purchasers take possession of land but the formal…

Maureen Mutai · 3 min read

Publications26 Mar 2026

Corporate Governance Requirements for Listed Companies in Kenya

Corporate governance has emerged as a key component of modern corporate legislation, especially for listed companies. Fundamentally, corporate governance is…

Maureen Mutai · 3 min read

Publications19 Mar 2026

Public Rights and the Obligations of Road Contractors in Kenya: Navigating Construction Impacts on Communities

Road construction and infrastructure development are essential to Kenya’s economic growth and connectivity. However, such development often occurs in close…

Maureen Mutai · 4 min read

Publications12 Mar 2026

Assessing Effectiveness of the VASP Act and Remaining Regulatory Gaps

The rapid growth of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets has forced governments across the world to confront a difficult regulatory…

Maureen Mutai · 2 min read

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Publications05 Mar 2026

Meeting of Minds in the Age of Messaging Apps

In a case that resonates far beyond small claims courts, the High Court at Siaya delivered an important reminder to…

Maureen Mutai · 2 min read

Publications
Publications26 Feb 2026

Crypto Regulation in Kenya: A New Era Under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025

Kenya has taken a definitive step toward regulating the previously uncharted world of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. For years, crypto…

Maureen Mutai · 2 min read

Publications
Publications19 Feb 2026

Contractual Freedom vs. Commercial Fairness: Insights from Bolloré v LC Waikiki

Commercial transactions rely on contractual agreements, and so when parties negotiate logistics, supply, or services, the law respects their freedom…

Maureen Mutai · 3 min read

Publications
Publications09 Feb 2026

Piercing the Corporate Veil in Matrimonial Property Disputes: Emerging Judicial Themes in Kenya

One of the main tenets of company law has long been the concept of distinct corporate personality. Courts have upheld…

Maureen Mutai · 2 min read

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