A NEW DAWN FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS (PBOs) IN KENYA
A New Dawn for Public Benefit Organizations (PBOs) in Kenya The Public Benefit Organizations Act, 2013 (PBO Act) has officially replaced the Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination Act, CAP 134 (NGO Act). This change, as outlined in the Kenya Gazette…
Property Fiasco of 100 Investors Losing Their Investments in Greatwall Apartments, Athi River, Kenya
Behind the Headlines: The Encumbered Property Fiasco at Greatwall Apartments, Athi River, Kenya Purchasers of 100 units at Greatwall Apartments in Athi River, Kenya, have lost their investments due to buying encumbered units. Erdemann Properties Limited…
DUAL CITIZENSHIP IN KENYA
Kenya: Dual Citizenship Happy New Year to our esteemed readers! Welcome to our first newsletter of 2024. We hope your holidays were filled with joy, relaxation, and meaningful moments with loved ones. As we resume our regular programming, we are…
Kenya Cabinet Approves Splitting of NHIF (National Health Insurance Fund)
Kenya Cabinet Approves Splitting of NHIF (National Health Insurance Fund) In honor of the President’s pledge to accelerate Kenya’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Cabinet has considered and approved four crucial bills that promote…
A NEW DAWN FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS IN THE ICT SECTOR IN KENYA
A NEW DAWN FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS IN THE ICT SECTOR IN KENYA The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector Policy Guidelines 2020 in Kenya introduced a requirement for foreign firms licensed to provide telecommunications services to have at…
President Uhuru Kenyatta Signs the Military Veterans Bill into Law
President Uhuru Kenyatta Signs the Military Veterans Bill into Law On June 15, 2022, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the Military Veterans Bill, 2022 (Military Veterans Act, 2022). This legislation comes at a critical time when the world is…
Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Property in Kenya
Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Property in Kenya Money Matters Don’t send money directly to the seller or their advocate unless advised by your qualified advocate. Don’t pay the whole amount at once. Deposits should be at least 10%. Don’t pay…
Fees, Costs, and Taxes Payable When Buying Land or Houses in Kenya (Conveyancing)
Fees, Costs, and Taxes Payable When Buying Land or Houses in Kenya (Conveyancing) Buyer’s (Purchaser) Costs Purchase Price Unless advised otherwise by your qualified advocate, let a qualified advocate hold all funds as a stakeholder, not an agent, or…
President Kenyatta Announces 12% Minimum Wage Increase for Kenyan Workers
President Kenyatta Announces 12% Minimum Wage Increase for Kenyan Workers The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 was signed into law on April 4, 2022, by His Excellency the President of Kenya. The following changes took effect on April 22, 2022. Key…
DOES YOUR LAWYER TALK TO YOU? DO YOU UNDERSTAND?
Communicating Effectively with Clients: Simplifying Legal Opinions Our clients, most of whom are not lawyers, often perceive that lawyers use complex language. This perception is why law schools now emphasize the use of plain English, an area where many…