Publications

A list of legislation gazetted in the last two months along with an analysis of the key acts that have come into force, and a roundup of 2016 legislation.

On 13th January 2017 the Bribery Act (the “Act”) came into force. The Act closely mirrors on the UK Bribery Act 2010.

The Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2016 (the Act) received Presidential assent on 23rd December 2016 and came into force on 13th January 2017.

Monthly Legislative updates January – February 2018.

The Land Laws (Amendment) Act, 2016 (the “Amendment Act”) is the first significant amendment to the Land Act, 2012 the Land Registration Act, 2012 and the National Land Commission Act 2012 since enactment of the statutes in 2012.

The Employment and Labour Relations Courts

Obtaining immigration permits for expatriates is a common challenge for Kenyan employers. Below is are some of the frequently asked questions by employers and expatriates regarding the application process.

2016 Legislative Review

Kenya has over time proved to be the preferred investment point in the East African region due to its strategic location and free market economy which places no significant restriction on the movement of foreign currency in and out of the market.

Rachel Mbai explains the impact of devolution on tax and its conflict with parastatals. Devolution has brought about two tiers of taxation; through the national government and the county government.

An overview of the long awaited thresholds for merger control as introduced by the Competition Authority under the Competition Act.

Watching brief – the practice of representing persons who are not strictly parties to proceedings and its advantages.

As a general rule, Kenyan courts recognise and give effect to a foreign governing law clause.

Peter Gachuhi discusses the advantages of alternative dispute resolution in an era where the judiciary appears to be metamorphosing into an effective institution.

A brief outline on the investment promotion incentives available in East Africa to foreign investors. Devolution has brought about two tiers of taxation;

Impact of the COMESA Competition Regulations on business practice, consumer protection and M&A in the region. Devolution has brought about two tiers of taxation; Download Article

An overview of the Public Benefits Organizations Act which seeks to repeal the NGO Coordination Act and change the regulatory landscape of not-for-profit.

Interest in the Kenyan upstream oil and gas sector has developed significantly following discoveries of oil in Uganda and recent gas discoveries offshore.

Unfair Termination: Employment Laws

An overview of the newly enacted Competition Act passed into law on 1st August 2011 replacing the previous Restrictive Trade Practices, Monopolies