Data protection: from risk to compliance
A single data breach can result in legal exposure, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties of up to KShs. 5 million. Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019-anchored in Article 31 of the Constitution protects the right to privacy.
Read moreInnovation without documentation: the Ksh 1 billion lesson in Kenya’s fintech IP wars
In the high-stakes world of Fintech innovation, where billion-shilling platforms can emerge overnight, one question looms large,when does a brilliant idea become legally protected intellectual property?
Read moreWithholding of salaries by employers: legal rights and remedies in Kenya
Withholding of salaries by employers in Kenya is generally prohibited under the Employment Act, 2007, except under certain specific legally recognized circumstances.
Read moreTelecommunications market overhaul by communications authority
The Communications Authority of Kenya (the Authority) facilitates the development of telecommunications, e-commerce, cybersecurity, multimedia, broadcasting as well as postal and courier services.
Read moreReshaping Kenya’s Digital Future: Major Overhaul of International Telecommunication Licensing Framework
In a move that could re-define Kenya’s telecommunications sector, the Communication Authority of Kenya (the Authority) is set to overhaul the country's international telecommunications framework.
Read moreProfits in pixels – post without consent & pay too; understanding your image rights
As an artiste, content creator, social media influencer, video vixen, dancer all cum celebrity, your image forms the basis of their trade. The hordes of fans and lovers of your work, associate this image with your persona.
Read moreNavigating Legal and Regulatory Compliance for Your Business
Legal and regulatory compliance entails the process of adhering to laws, regulations, standards, and other rules set forth by governments and other regulatory bodies.
Read moreCaveat Venditor: The Legal Consequences of Marketing Refurbished Gadgets as New
In an era where smartphones, laptops and even tablets have become indispensable, consumers trust retailers to be honest about their products. But what happens when that trust is broken?
Read moreBeyond Handshakes: Why Smart Founders Put It in Writing
Picture this, you and your best friend launch a startup, fueled by excitement and ambition only to find yourselves in a bitter legal dispute a year later. Who owns what? Who makes the final call? What happens if one founder leaves? Take the story of three college friends who built a revolutionary application from their garage.
Read moreRoles of Board Committees
In organizations, the board of directors is in charge of strategic oversight. Board responsibilities are time-consuming, and board meetings lack the comfort to effectively discuss agenda items to the bone.
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