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Every publication, opinion piece, court summary and policy note the firm has issued. Written by named advocates.
THE RECENT RULING ON FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE DAVID MARAGA’S ADVICE TO THE FORMER PRESIDENT ON THE TWO-THIRDS GENDER RULE IN KENYA
Introduction The two-thirds gender principle remains one of the most contested constitutional issues in Kenya’s constitutional democracy. Enshrined under the…
Abigael Chilango · 4 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
From Kwale Town To Lunga Lunga: A Border Adventure Awaits
With every new beginning or pivot, there’s a bit of hesitancy. But, Kasichana is ready for this new adventure. And what it will mean for MMS Advocates as well.
Kasichana Mumba · 10 min read
TAXATION OF BETTING AND GAMING IN KENYA
I. INTRODUCTION: TAX AS THE CENTRAL BATTLEFIELD In no other sector of Kenya’s economy has taxation been as central,…
Allan Mzungu · 19 min read
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
Carbon Credits and the Carbon Market
What are carbon credits and the markets in which they exist? And why should you be paying attention to them? Kasichana takes a simplified look at the terms and what they mean in this 2 part series.
Kasichana Mumba · 6 min read
Inside the Utumishi Girls Fire: Investigations, Institutional Failures, and the Path Forward
The Utumishi Girls fire is one of those tragedies that stops feeling like “news” the moment you really sit with…
Laith Chuli · 5 min read
Case Summary: Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited v Mutubia & Another [2026] KECA 1001 (KLR)
Introduction The decision in Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited v Mutubia & another [2026] KECA 1001 (KLR) is a significant…
Abigael Chilango · 3 min read
Data Beyond Borders: Managing Cross-Border Transfer Risks in Kenya.
The rapid expansion of digital business models across East Africa has fundamentally transformed how organisations collect, process and store information.…
Jean Marie · 2 min read
The Lawyer’s Most Valuable Asset Isn’t Time. It’s Attention.
When most people hear the word “automation,” they immediately think about businesses trying to cut costs, reduce headcount, or increase…
David Wambia · 3 min read
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
A Nation on Edge: The Unfolding Crisis of Missing and Abducted Children in Kenya
There is a moment, quiet, almost ordinary, when a parent realizes something is wrong. Maybe it’s when a child takes…
Laith Chuli · 3 min read
The Africa Forward Summit: A New Chapter in France-Kenya Relations and What It Means in Practice
Nairobi hosted a landmark France-Africa summit that brought significant investment commitments, a deepened bilateral relationship, and a set of legal…
Allan Mzungu · 12 min read
The Fuel Price Crisis in Kenya: Its Connection to the Legal and Economic Systems
Beyond the immediate concerns of rising transport costs and public frustration, Kenya’s fuel price crisis reflects deeper structural issues within…
Abigael Chilango · 3 min read
Case Summary: HSO, AMO, TA & Another v Attorney General & 3 Others (Petition No. HCCHRPET/E490/2025)
Judicial Decision on Non-Coercive, Close-Age Adolescent Sexual Conduct. Court High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights…
Jean Marie · 2 min read
History, Frameworks and Gaps in ESG in Kenya: Coastal Edition
ESG is no longer just an acronym; it’s a living, breathing force of nature that requires undivided attention from all stakeholders involved with it. MMS Advocates take a look at what it means within the Kwale County context.
Kasichana Mumba · 6 min read
THE JUDICIAL SERVICE (PETITION FOR REMOVAL OF A JUDGE) (PROCEDURE) REGULATIONS, 2026
The Judicial Service (Petition for Removal of a Judge) (Procedure) Regulations, 2026 were formulated to give effect to Article 168…
Valary Nyala · 4 min read
The Refinery and the Prize: Dangote Eyes Mombasa
Africa’s richest man has chosen his next frontier. What it means for Kenya, the law, and the people of the…
Allan Mzungu · 10 min read
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