Kenya Cabinet Approves Splitting of NHIF (National Health Insurance Fund)
In honor of the President’s pledge to accelerate Kenya’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Cabinet has considered and approved four crucial bills that promote healthcare, to be transmitted to Parliament. These are:
The Primary HealthCare Bill, 2023
The Digital Health Bill, 2023
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A NEW DAWN FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS IN THE ICT SECTOR IN KENYA
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector Policy Guidelines 2020 in Kenya introduced a requirement for foreign firms licensed to provide telecommunications services to have at least 30% of their shares held by locals within a three-year grace period.
The rationale behind the 30%…
President Uhuru Kenyatta Signs the Military Veterans Bill into Law
On June 15, 2022, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the Military Veterans Bill, 2022 (Military Veterans Act, 2022). This legislation comes at a critical time when the world is grappling with a global mental health crisis. Many retired servicemen have reported suffering from physical…
Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Property in Kenya
Money Matters
Don’t send money directly to the seller or their advocate unless advised by your qualified advocate.
Don’t pay the whole amount at once. Deposits should be at least 10%.
Don’t pay in hard cash! Always ensure there's a money trail.
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Fees, Costs, and Taxes Payable When Buying Land or Houses in Kenya (Conveyancing)
Buyer’s (Purchaser) Costs
Purchase Price
Unless advised otherwise by your qualified advocate, let a qualified advocate hold all funds as a stakeholder, not an agent, or jointly by both parties, or by a third party in an escrow account. The purchase price…
President Kenyatta Announces 12% Minimum Wage Increase for Kenyan Workers
The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 was signed into law on April 4, 2022, by His Excellency the President of Kenya. The following changes took effect on April 22, 2022.
Key Changes:
Streamlined Job Application Process:
Employers will no longer require job applicants to produce clearance…
Communicating Effectively with Clients: Simplifying Legal Opinions
Our clients, most of whom are not lawyers, often perceive that lawyers use complex language. This perception is why law schools now emphasize the use of plain English, an area where many lawyers struggle.
Having worked both in a law firm and as in-house counsel, I have had the…
Do You Know Your Role in a Construction Project?
"We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us." – Winston Churchill
Introduction
Kenya has witnessed numerous instances of collapsing and sinking buildings over the last decade, resulting in the loss of lives and significant economic investments. Additionally, many buildings continue to be condemned by the National Construction…
A Comprehensive Guide to Annual Leave in Kenya: Entitlement, Accrual, Carrying Over, and Forfeiture
By Admin | May 27, 2022
This article aims to clarify Section 28 of the Employment Act of Kenya ("the Employment Act"), which grants employees the statutory right to annual leave.
In my previous role as in-house counsel, I found that many employees…
Salient Features of the Amendments to the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022
The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 was signed into law on April 4, 2022, by His Excellency the President of Kenya. These changes took effect on April 22, 2022.
Key Amendments:
Ease of Application Process:
Employers no longer require job applicants to produce clearance and…