by Wamae Allen | Jul 22, 2020 | Legal update
The Data Protection Act (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) came into force in Kenya on the 25th November 2019 to inter alia regulate the processing of personal data and to provide a legal and institutional mechanism to protect personal data. Since its enactment,...
by Wamae Allen | 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 Wamae Allen | May 19, 2020 | Legal update
Introduction Companies conduct their business by holding general and special meetings pursuant to Part XIII of the Companies Act 2015. These meetings are generally conducted by congregating an assembly of members. The COVID-19 crisis has necessitated social distancing...
by Wamae Allen | 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 Wamae Allen | Mar 23, 2020 | Legal update
Kenya, and the world at large, is currently dealing with the pandemic of COVID-19. The pandemic has disrupted the normal course of business leading to a negative impact on the economy. This will in turn adjust our longstanding interpretations of employment law that...