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...
The ODPC has buttressed the principle of strict liability imposed on a Data Subject and the legal duty of a Data Subject to prove damage of breach for an award of compensation under the Data Protection Act: Andrew Endovo V. Standard Investment Bank (S.I.B) (Complaint...
Introduction and Brief Background On May 9, 2025, the Court of Appeal delivered a judgment in the case of Charles v Cheto whereby the court has clarified the enforcement of compensation awards under the Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA), Cap. 236.The case originated...
Introduction Aldai Member of Parliament Hon. Marianne Kitany has published a Private Member’s Bill that proposes significant changes to the Kenya Information and Communications Act. Here is what you need to know: The bill redefines a telecommunication operator to...
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...
BACKGROUND Virtual Assets (VAs) are capable of enhancing digital finance, e-commerce, international trade, and digital jobs, but also pose risks like cyber-security threats, fraud, and money laundering. A report by UNCTAD shows that over 4.25 million mostly young...
