The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) exists for exactly these disputes, and its process is structured rather than mysterious. Knowing the stages, the time limits and the remedies available helps you decide early whether to pursue a claim and how to prepare for it. When is a dismissal unfair under Kenyan law? A termination … Read more
Legal fees in Kenya are more predictable than most clients expect. Certain fees are set by regulation, and the rest should be agreed in writing before any work begins. Knowing how each structure works helps you compare quotes and budget with confidence. How are advocate’s fees structured in Kenya? Fixed fees , common for defined … Read more
Fingerprints, facial images and voice recordings identify a person as nothing else can , and Kenyan law treats them accordingly. Biometric data falls within the sensitive category under the Data Protection Act 2019, and organisations that collect it, from schools running attendance systems to fintechs verifying customers, must meet a higher standard than for ordinary … Read more
Few tasks in managing people are as delicate as discipline. Handled well, it corrects conduct and protects the team. Handled badly, it hands the employee a strong case at the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The difference usually lies in the process, not the outcome. What does a lawful disciplinary process involve? Before any sanction, … Read more
When someone is detained, the first question families ask is how to have them home while the case continues. The answer depends on the stage the case has reached, and the words used , police bail, court bail, bond , mean different things. What is police bail? Police bail arises before a charge is taken … Read more
A job offer is exciting, and the contract that follows it is easy to skim. It is worth the opposite: the document will govern your pay, hours, leave and exit, and changing it later needs both parties to agree. Here is what to check before you sign. What should you check before signing an employment … Read more
Over the past decade, many Kenyan families have moved from informal arrangements , a title registered in one relative’s name, verbal understandings reached at family meetings , to formal family trusts. The shift is understandable: property built over a lifetime can be undone by a single disputed succession. Why do Kenyan families set up family … Read more
Every employment relationship rests on its terms. When those terms are written down clearly, both sides know where they stand and disagreements are far easier to resolve. This guide sets out what an employer in Kenya must include in an employment contract and when it has to be issued. What must be included in an … Read more
If your organisation keeps a customer list, runs a payroll or sends a newsletter, Kenyan data protection law already applies to you. One of the first questions organisations ask is whether formal registration with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner is required before personal data may lawfully be processed. Who must register with the … Read more
An arrest is disorienting even for people who have done nothing wrong. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 gives every arrested person specific rights, and knowing them helps you protect yourself and the people who will come looking for you. What rights do you have when arrested in Kenya? Article 49 of the Constitution sets out … Read more
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