By Elainer Mogoa Kenya has introduced a distinct immigration category, the Class R (KEP/R) Permit, specifically applicable to citizens of the East African Community (EAC). This represents a shift in the regulatory treatment of EAC nationals and has direct implications for individuals and employers operating within the region. Under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act,...
By Elainer Mogoa A Detailed Legal and Practical Guide Foreign nationals seeking to work, reside, or engage in economic activity in Kenya must comply with the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act and related regulations. One of the most recent additions to Kenya’s work permit regime is the Class N (Digital Nomad) Work Permit, a category...
By Faith Chepchumba Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming creative industries, from music and literature to film and visual arts. In Kenya, as in many parts of the world, this technological advancement presents opportunities and challenges, particularly in intellectual property. AI systems capable of generating music, art, and written content blur the lines of authorship, raising...
By Faith Chepchumba In a major decision in Supreme Court Petition No. E033 of 2023, the highest court in Kenya, dealt with important issues related to land ownership. The case focused on two main legal ideas: The rights of someone who buys land honestly, pays for it, and doesn’t know of any problems with the...
On 14th November 2023, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration announced an intention to review fees, charges, and levies concerning SDICS services in the Kenya Gazette. After a period of public participation from 14th November to 5th December 2023, the revised charges were set to take effect from 1st January 2024, pending implementation....
By Victor Orandi The Data Protection Act, enforced by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), has been instrumental in regulating personal data collection, processing, and storage by private firms, government agencies, and county governments. Since enacting the Data Protection Regulations in February 2022, the ODPC has been vigilant in addressing privacy breaches. Private...
By Khaemba Wafula The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Act of 2023 (the “Act”) was assented to on 1 September 2023 and came into effect on 15 September 2023. The Amended Act requires foreigners to have either a local director or a company secretary when incorporating a company in Kenya. Previously, foreigners...
By Elainer Mogoa Kenya has implemented a visa-free policy, exempting all foreign nationals from visa requirements, effective 1 January 2024. This means that foreign visitors will no longer be required to obtain a visa for entry into Kenya regardless of nationality. In lieu of the traditional visa requirement, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration,...
By Khaemba Wafula An internship, as described by the International Labour Organization on the Employment Policy Department Working Paper No. 240 of 2018, is any arrangement for the profit of work within a business or organization, the primary purpose of which is to gain experience, skills, and contacts that will assist the worker in gaining...
By Khaemba Wafula Conversion of title deeds refers to the transfer of all land parcels from outdated land registration laws to the new Land Registration Act of 2012. The conversion ensures that land records are safe, reliable, and easily accessible. It entails cancelling title deeds from the previous administration and replacing them with title deeds...
