In many Kenyan households, the mere mention of writing a will is met with discomfort, uneasy laughter, or outright resistance. For some, it feels like “tempting fate”. As though putting pen to paper somehow accelerates death. Yet this belief, rooted in culture and...
Introduction As Kenya continues to cement its status as “Silicon Savannah,” the legislative landscape is racing to keep pace with the rapid integration of automated systems. The Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, Kenya’s first comprehensive attempt to...
“Who Owns the Mind of a Machine? Rethinking Copyright and Trademark Law in the New Age of AI” The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has disrupted traditional notions of intellectual property. As AI systems autonomously produce visual art, music,...
Background In the recent decision in Derek Seton v Kenya Power and Lighting Company [KPLC] (EPA/E039/2024) [2025], the Energy and Petroleum Tribunal held that the disputed bill of Kshs. 518,099 was illegitimate and not due for settlement by our client. KPLC must...
Introduction The Draft Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025—developed by the Data Privacy and Governance Society of Kenya (DPGSK)—marks a bold and timely step towards reinforcing privacy rights, enhancing oversight, and aligning national standards with international...
