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Publications
Publications20 Jul 2026

National Infrastructure Fund Act, No. 4 of 2026 Summary, Gaps and Recommendations

Kenya’s National Infrastructure Fund Act, No. 4 of 2026 came into force on 25 March 2026, creating a new vehicle…

Abigael Chilango · 4 min read

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Publications20 Jul 2026

The Gambling Control Regulations, 2026: Operationalising the Gambling Control Act

The Gambling Control Regulations, 2026: Operationalising the Gambling Control Act The publication and gazettement of the Gambling Control Regulations, 2026…

Allan Mzungu · 4 min read

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Publications17 Jul 2026

Who Owns Copyright in AI-Generated Material in Kenya?

There’s something almost surreal about watching artificial intelligence create. You type a few words, press enter, and suddenly there’s an…

Laith Chuli · 6 min read

Publications16 Jul 2026

AI Is a Tool, Not an Author: What the Copyright Tribunal Actually Said in Aryeh Movement Limited v Akoth

For years, Kenyan practitioners advising on intellectual property have had to borrow answers from other jurisdictions whenever a client asked…

Maureen Mutai · 3 min read

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Publications15 Jul 2026

Beyond the Marriage Certificate: Why the High Court Recognised an ‘Invalid’ Wife’s Right to Inherit

While someone is alive, families often find ways to live with difficult realities. They overlook uncomfortable truths, postpone awkward conversations…

Laith Chuli · 5 min read

Publications14 Jul 2026

THE GO BLUE PROJECT IN THE BLUE ECONOMY COUNTY 004 (TANA RIVER COUNTY, KENYA)

The Go Blue Economy series within the Blue Economy heads over to Tana River, County 004.

Kasichana Mumba · 8 min read

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Publications14 Jul 2026

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

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Publications13 Jul 2026

REPOSSESSION, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND THE LIMITS OF A SECOND APPEAL: A COMMENT ON BALUME LAURENT MBOTAZ v NIC BANK LIMITED [2026] KECA 1291 (KLR)

Introduction On 10th July 2026, the Court of Appeal at Nairobi delivered its judgment in Balume Laurent Mbotaz v NIC…

Abigael Chilango · 4 min read

Public Policy & Governance10 Jul 2026

The Go Blue Project in the Blue Economy in County 003 (Kilifi County, Kenya)

The Go Blue Economy series continues as MMS takes a look at the 3rd county in the Jumuiya: Kilifi.

Kasichana Mumba · 18 min read

Publications09 Jul 2026

Unfair Termination Does Not Erase Employee Liability: Lessons from Kenneth Mwangi v Multigraph Machinery (K) Ltd

The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) has recently delivered a noteworthy decision that underscores two fundamental principles of Kenyan…

Maureen Mutai · 5 min read

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Publications08 Jul 2026

From Representation to Power: How Kenya’s Courts Are Quietly Redefining Governance

Not too long ago, Kenya found itself asking a question that felt both simple and deeply uncomfortable: are we truly…

Laith Chuli · 4 min read

Publications07 Jul 2026

KWALE COUNTY 002: THE PEOPLE’S VOICE – SEA TO HILLS

A review on how Kwale County has been for MMS Advocates: Part 3

Kasichana Mumba · 4 min read

Publications
Publications07 Jul 2026

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

Publications
Publications06 Jul 2026

Supreme Court Affirms High Court Jurisdiction in Public Interest Challenge to State Corporation CEO Appointments

In a landmark judgment delivered on 3 July 2026, the Supreme Court upheld the jurisdiction of the High Court to…

Abigael Chilango · 1 min read

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Publications03 Jul 2026

MRIMA HILL & DONGO KUNDU SEZ

PART I: MRIMA HILL — KENYA’S KSH 8.1 TRILLION CRITICAL MINERALS ASSET A. Geology and Discovery Mrima Hill is a…

Allan Mzungu · 16 min read

Publications03 Jul 2026

KWALE COUNTY 002: THE PEOPLE’S VOICE

A review on how Kwale County has been for MMS Advocates: Part 2

Kasichana Mumba · 3 min read

Publications02 Jul 2026

The Evidentiary Threshold in Constitutional Consumer Protection Claims: A Case Note on Ochoiki v Johnson & Johnson (K) Ltd & 4 Others (Constitutional Petition E510 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 6825 (KLR)

The High Court’s recent dismissal of a petition seeking to prohibit the manufacture, importation, sale and distribution of Johnson &…

Maureen Mutai · 3 min read

Publications
Publications01 Jul 2026

Beyond Compliance: What the Cabinet Ruling Reveals About Kenya’s Commitment to Equality

There are moments in a country’s legal journey that feel less like ordinary court decisions and more like quiet reminders,…

Laith Chuli · 4 min read

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