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Every publication, opinion piece, court summary and policy note the firm has issued. Written by named advocates.
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
CONTRACT AND CONSUMER LAW IN BETTING AND IGAMES
INTRODUCTION The bettor as a consumer For too long, the Kenyan bettor was treated as a participant in a game…
Mary Matano · 8 min read
Inside Kenya’s Two-Day Transport Crisis and the Human Cost of Rising Fuel Prices
The past two days have exposed just how fragile Kenya’s transport system has become and how deeply ordinary wananchi are…
Laith Chuli · 3 min read
Stakeholder Engagement Plan: The Tougher Aspect of Conservancy Work
Last week, we took at look at what exactly Stakeholder Engagement entails, as well as who the actors are. This week, we now turn our attention to the legal landscape of it all. Plus what the future holds in conservancy work in Kenya.
Kasichana Mumba · 7 min read
Case Summary: Baya & 3 others v Gunga (Civil Appeal E027 of 2023) [2026] KECA 899 (KLR)
Court Court of Appeal of Kenya at Malindi (Murgor, Laibuta & Ngenye JJ.A.) delivered on 15th day of May 2026…
Abigael Chilango · 6 min read
Leaving the Glass House: How MMS Walks Through the ESG Gate
In the previous analysis, the fraternity was left standing at a gate, looking at a collective reflection in the glass,…
Marvelyne Kwamboka · 4 min read
The Illegality of Self-Help Evictions in Kenya and the Requirement for Due Process in Tenancy Disputes.
When a tenant falls into rent arrears, many landlords are tempted to act immediately by changing the padlocks, disconnecting utilities,…
Jean Marie · 2 min read
Stakeholder Engagement Plan: The Tougher Aspect of Conservancy Work
Stakeholder Engagement Plan: what is it, why does it become complex and who exactly are the agencies or people involved enough to be called ‘stakeholders’? This is Part 1 of a 2 part series within conservancy work in Kenya.
Kasichana Mumba · 9 min read
No Instructions, No Action: The Advocate’s Duty to Act Only with Client Authority
The Foundational Principle The bedrock rule of legal practice is that the client is the principal, and the lawyer is…
Mary Matano · 6 min read
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
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Debate: A Critical Look at Tax Policy, Public Burden, and Economic Direction.
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 has not just landed quietly on Parliament’s table; it has walked straight into people’s daily lives…
Laith Chuli · 3 min read
Silicon Savannah Rising: Why Kenya Is Africa’s Premier Destination for Global Tech Giants
Over two decades of mobile-first innovation, world-class talent, and bold infrastructure investment have transformed Nairobi into something rare: a technology…
Mary Matano · 3 min read
MOMBASA AT THE CROSSROADS
Mombasa City is expanding and growing…but at what cost? Kasichana writes on the changes in architecture, culture; and the tension between growth and preservation.
Kasichana Mumba · 10 min read
WILL REGISTERING TRADEMARKS IN KENYA BE APPLICABLE OUTSIDE KENYA?
Introduction Trademark protection safeguards a business’s brand identity, reputation, and commercial goodwill. In Kenya, trademarks are governed by the Trademarks…
Abigael Chilango · 3 min read
Where Trust Ends and Business Risk Begins.
Kenya’s business environment continues to record growth in new enterprises across diverse sectors, including retail, hospitality, professional services, and informal…
Jean Marie · 1 min read
The House without Land: Understanding Kenya’s Coastal Ground Lease
Along the shores of Mombasa, Lamu, and Diani, a centuries-old arrangement lets builders own their homes on land they do…
Mary Matano · 6 min read
EXPLORING NEW FRONTIERS IN THE MINING SECTOR IN KWALE COUNTY
There Is a Hill in Kwale. And the World Has Noticed. Take a ride to Mrima Hill with Kasichana today. She has something to tell you.
Kasichana Mumba · 14 min read
The Green Paint on a Cracked Wall: Surviving the Compliance Ghost
I have a friend, let’s call him Dennis, who spent three months’ salary on a gym membership he never used.…
Marvelyne Kwamboka · 4 min read
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