Skyline in Limbo: Nairobi’s Planning Paralysis and the Court’s Call for Order

by Frankline Otieno, George Nadio and Denis Mutugi | Sep 24, 2025 | Legal update

An analysis of the case of Nairobi Civil Appeal No. E160 of 2025 Claire Kubochi Anami (Chairlady), Alex Tito Mwangi Muiruri (Secretary), Kacit Mediratta (Treasurer) Suing as officials of Rhapta Road Residents Association v. County Executive Committee Member (CECM)...

Tribunal Declares KPLC’s Excessive Power Bill Unlawful and unpayable

by Pacifique Muhizi, Denis Mutugi, George Nadio, Luke Otieno and Nickson Jectone | Sep 11, 2025 | Legal update

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...

ODPC Ruling: Proof of loss and/or damage suffered Required in Data Breach Claims

by Caxstone Kigata and Denis Mutugi | Aug 13, 2025 | Legal update

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...

The Court of Appeal Clarifies on the Presumed Lacuna Over the Procedure for Challenging and Enforcement of WIBA Decisions

by Lawrence Ongeri, Flavious Chepkirui, Denis Mutugi and Luke Otieno | Jun 3, 2025 | Legal update

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...

Unpacking the Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2025

by Charles Wamae,  and Flavious Chepkirui | May 28, 2025 | Legal update

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...

Summary of the Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2025

by Virginiah Nduta, Nickson Jectone and Luke Otieno | May 19, 2025 | Legal update

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...