The High Court Clarifies the 90-Day Timeline in Data Protection Complaints
On 30th September 2025, the High Court in Nairobi delivered a landmark judgment in Regus Kenya Limited v. ODPC & James Ndung’o (Civil Appeal No. E472 of 2023). The Court…
Online Property Valuation via Ardhi Sasa
The State Department for Lands and Physical Planning has recently rolled out online valuation process for stamp duty assessment through the Ardhisasa platform specifically via its Ardhi pay module. This…
Estate Planning in Kenya: Wills or Family Trusts?
Estate planning in Kenya involves organizing how an individual’s assets will be preserved, managed, and distributed after their death. It focuses on structuring the ownership and transfer of assets to…
Employers Are Legally Required to Provide Reasonable Accommodation Throughout the Recruitment Process
In a classic case of discrimination in the employment process, Justice Makau in Wilson Macharia v Safaricom Plc [2021] eKLR held in favour of the petitioner, who averred that the…
Understanding the Legal Framework of Work Injuries in Kenya
Understanding the Legal Framework of Work Injuries in Kenya. Work-related injuries are those injuries that one suffers while performing their job duties. These can be caused by several factors at…
Consent and Compliance: Lessons from the Worldcoin Judgment
On 5th May 2025, the High Court of Kenya delivered its judgment in Judicial Review Application No. E119 of 2023 – Republic v Tools for Humanity Corporation & Others (Ex-Parte…
NEARLY ONE YEAR LATER: WHAT NGOS IN KENYA NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANISATION ACT (PBO ACT)
The Public Benefit Organisation Act (PBO) was enacted in 2013, however, there was a long wait for the commencement of the legislation. The way forward became clear when the then…
WHEN ILLNESS STRIKES: Termination of Employment on Medical Grounds Must Follow Due Process
In the recent decision of Ndung’u v Safaricom Kenya PLC Limited (Cause E6492 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 181 (KLR), the Employment and Labour Relations Court delivered a significant judgment on…
Striking a balance between the employer’s professional oversight and employee’s right to privacy.
In the case of Thomas Mwangi Macharia v ABSA Bank Kenya PLC Neutral citation: [2024] KEELRC 2399 (KLR) the Employment and Labour relations court grappled with amongst other issues: the…
Jurisdictional limitations of the Small Claims Courts: Whether the Court has authority to Issue Declaratory Judgments?
The Small Claims Court in Kenya, established under the Small Claims Court Act, 2016, was designed to provide a forum for the quick and efficient resolution of claims involving relatively…