by Charles Wamae and Shalma Maina | Nov 5, 2020 | Legal update
A. INTRODUCTION Pursuant to Section 93A of the Companies Act and the Companies (Beneficial Ownership Information) Regulations, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as “the Regulations”), every Company duly incorporated in Kenya is required to disclose information as regards...
by Caxstone Kigata and Shalma Maina | Sep 28, 2020 | Legal update
(An Analysis of the Classical Case of Paul Muhoro Kihara vs Barclays Bank (K) Ltd, Milimani HCCC No.33 of 2002 (2001) 2EA 420) Brief Background Paul Muhoro Kihara (hereinafter referred to as “Paul”) was an employee of Barclays Bank of Kenya (hereinafter referred to as...
by Faith Mwaka and Shalma Maina | Jun 29, 2020 | Legal update
The Business Laws (Amendment) Act came into force on 18th March 2020. The law has amended various statutes in order to facilitate the ease of doing business in Kenya. This article seeks to analyze the practicality of the amendments and how they are likely to impact...
by Judy Guandaru, Virginiah Nduta, Wamuyu Mathenge and Shalma Maina | Apr 20, 2020 | Legal update
Introduction The crippling impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt worldwide. Within a matter of weeks, the novel virus has unfortunately brought all nations including the world’s superpowers to their knees. Undoubtedly, contractual obligations and rights...
by Caxstone Kigata and Shalma Maina | Jan 27, 2020 | Legal update
Ruth Benedict, in the book Patterns of Culture (1934) said: “The life history of the individual is first and foremost an accommodation to the patterns and standards traditionally handed in his community. From the moment of his birth the customs into which he is born...