High Court suspends 50% rise in car insurance premiums
Plans to raise insurance premiums for motor vehicle insurance by up to 50 percent have been suspended by the High Court of Kenya, pending the determination of a case filed by a lobby group. In his ruling, Justice James Makau noted that the petitioner- Kenya Human Rights Commission stood a fighting chance owing to issues […]
Bill seeking to regulate rent now at senate
A Senate proceeding/parliament.go.ke NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 6- The Senate has invited the public to give their views on the Landlord and Tenants Bill, 2021. The Bill which seeks to protect tenants from unprecedented changes introduced by landlords was introduced on February 12 2021 sponsored by Majority Leader Amos Kimunya. Kimunya introduced the Landlord and Tenants […]
DPP Haji Named Jurist Of The Year 2021
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 20 – The Kenya Section of the International Commission of Jurist(ICJ) has named Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji the Jurist of the year 2021. Haji was awarded for his achievement in adopting robust policies and strategic initiatives that have enhanced prosecution services, strengthened interagency coordination, regional and international network and […]
President Uhuru sets aside 55 acres for Judiciary Academy
President Uhuru Kenyatta on December 15, 2021/ PSCU NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 16- President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced plans to construct a world class Judiciary Academy. Uhuru, on Wednesday said, the government will support the Judiciary’s quest to develop the academy into a regional hub that will also stand to benefit other East African member states. […]
50:50 ruling on matrimonial properties overturned
Kenya’s Court of Appeal/ Courtesy NAIROBI Kenya, Dec 10- The Court of Appeal has reversed two precedent-setting judgments that had ordered for 50:50 division of matrimonial properties. Over the last decade Kenya has enacted laws to ensure equality of spouses in marriage and equitable distribution of matrimonial property. The second-highest court in Kenya overturned the […]
Court halts Uhuru Park renovation
Aerial view of Uhuru Park/ Wikipedia The Environment and Land Court has halted ongoing renovation of Uhuru Park by the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS). In the order issued by Justice Edward Waboto, the NMS and its contractors or agents have been barred from felling trees or carrying out any construction works at the park. The […]
President Kenyatta signs three Parliamentary bills into law
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – Digital lenders will now be regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s assent to the CBK (Amendment) Bill 2021. The new act now gives the CBK powers to license digital lenders in the country as well as ensure the existence of fair and non-discriminatory practices in […]
New Law To Compel citizens to Separate Degradable and Non-Degradable Garbage
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 7 – You will be charged Sh20, 000 or face six years in jail if you do not separate degradable and non degradable garbage, if the legal changes on waste management are adopted. The bill dubbed ‘The Sustainable Waste Management Bill, 2021’ makes it compulsory to separate garbage into organic, dry and […]
Rwanda, Burundi advocates to work in Kenya in proposed law
Advocates of the High Court of Kenya/ judiciary.go.ke NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 1- Advocates based in Rwanda and Burundi may start practicing in Kenya if proposed changes to the Advocates Act are implemented. The proposed amendments, which are in line with the spirit of the East African Community (EAC), are aimed at providing a level playing […]
President Uhuru Kenyatta signs three bills into law
President Uhuru Kenyatta signing a Bill into law/ PDU. NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 17 – President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed the Refugees Bill into law, Statehouse has announced. This is after the National Assembly amended the controversial sections in the document. President Kenyatta had earlier rejected assent to the Bill and referred it back to parliament […]
