How much runway does the law give when a job ends? Notice periods are among the most commonly misunderstood employment terms in Kenya, and they matter to both sides: the employer planning a handover and the employee planning a transition. How much notice must be given to end employment in Kenya? The Employment Act 2007 … Read more
Kenya is East Africa’s largest economy and a natural base for Chinese companies trading, building and manufacturing across the region. Setting the structure up properly at the start is far simpler than correcting it later. How can Chinese investors establish a presence in Kenya? The common routes are a locally incorporated subsidiary registered with the … Read more
Where fraud, corruption or drug offences are alleged, a second layer often follows: allegations about what happened to the money. The Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act , POCAMLA , creates the laundering offences, the reporting regime and the mechanisms through which property can be frozen while an investigation runs its course. What does … Read more
Engaging someone as an independent contractor can suit both sides: flexibility for the worker, agility for the business. The label, however, is not decisive. Kenyan courts look at how the relationship actually works, and a contractor who looks like an employee in substance will often be treated as one. When is a contractor actually an … Read more
Children now hand over personal data years before they understand what data is , to schools, learning apps, games and social platforms. Kenyan law treats their information with particular care: the Data Protection Act 2019 singles out children’s data and conditions its processing on consent and on the child’s best interests. Organisations serving under-eighteens need … Read more
Access to legal help should not depend on wealth alone, and Kenya has several avenues for people who cannot afford an advocate. Knowing where to turn , and what each avenue actually offers , saves weeks of frustration. What options exist for legal aid in Kenya? State-supported legal aid , the Legal Aid Act 2016 … Read more
Fraud and forgery allegations often begin as a business disagreement , a contract gone wrong, a signature disputed, money unaccounted for. They are nonetheless criminal allegations that follow a structured process, and both the substance and the paperwork matter enormously. What do fraud and forgery mean in Kenyan law? The Penal Code (Cap 63) criminalises … Read more
Sexual harassment is difficult to raise and harder to endure, and many employees put off reporting because they fear the consequences more than the conduct. Kenyan law provides routes for reporting and protections against retaliation. Knowing them makes the first step less heavy. What does Kenyan law say about sexual harassment at work? The Employment … Read more
A will and a trust can both carry out your wishes, but they work at different times, under different statutes, and with different levels of publicity. Knowing the difference helps you choose , or combine , the right tools. What is the main difference between a trust and a will in Kenya? Timing , a … Read more
An employee handbook is often treated as a formality, yet it is a genuinely useful document. Policies convert legal duties into daily practice, and they give managers a consistent answer to recurring questions. They also become the standard against which the employer’s own conduct is judged in a dispute. What should an employee handbook in … Read more
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