Severance Negotiation Kenya: 5 Strategic Steps to Maximize Your Exit Package
Read more: Severance Negotiation Kenya: 5 Strategic Steps to Maximize Your Exit Package· Facing the prospect of termination, particularly as a senior executive in Kenya, can feel like navigating a minefield. Many believe their employment contract is the sole determinant of their exit terms. However, a strategic approach to severance negotiation in Kenya requires looking beyond the signed agreement. It involves meticulous documentation, understanding your legal standing,…
Unfair Dismissal Kenya: 5 Critical Traps Executives Must Avoid
Read more: Unfair Dismissal Kenya: 5 Critical Traps Executives Must Avoid· The Hidden Traps of Termination: What Executives Miss Before Unfair Dismissal Strikes in Kenya For many senior executives in Kenya, the belief persists that a robust employment contract offers an impenetrable shield against arbitrary termination. This assumption is a significant oversight. When facing the prospect of losing a high-stakes position, critical legal blind spots…
Charitable Trust Kenya: A 5-Step Guide to Lasting Philanthropy
Read more: Charitable Trust Kenya: A 5-Step Guide to Lasting Philanthropy· Charitable Trust Kenya: A 5-Step Guide to Lasting Philanthropy Many individuals and organizations in Kenya aspire to make a significant, enduring difference through their giving. However, the concern often arises: how can one ensure their philanthropic intentions are truly honored and their funds directed precisely as intended, not just in their lifetime, but for…
Registering a Private Company in Kenya: Requirements, Costs and Process
Read more: Registering a Private Company in Kenya: Requirements, Costs and ProcessRegistering a private limited company in Kenya is now largely an online process through the Business Registration Service (BRS) on eCitizen. For a straightforward application, the current government registration fee is KES 10,650, and BRS gives an indicative processing period of 3 to 5 days. The name reservation and company registration processes have also been merged, so you…
Partnership Agreement Kenya: 5 Ways to Safeguard Your Business Investment
Read more: Partnership Agreement Kenya: 5 Ways to Safeguard Your Business Investment· My Business Partner Is Unfair: Why a Partnership Agreement Kenya is Essential Starting a business with a partner often begins with shared vision and mutual trust. However, even the strongest bonds can strain under commercial pressures. If you worry your business partner might take advantage, or if disagreements are already surfacing, it is time…
Can my ex-boss stop me from joining a competitor? Non-compete Clauses Kenya
Read more: Can my ex-boss stop me from joining a competitor? Non-compete Clauses Kenya· Have you ever felt trapped in a toxic, dead-end job, terrified to leave because of a restrictive document you signed when you were desperate? Many employees in Kenya sign employment agreements without realizing they might have agreed to harsh restraint of trade terms that supposedly block them from moving to a competitor. If you…
Intellectual Property ownership Kenya: 5 Legal Rules for App Founders
Read more: Intellectual Property ownership Kenya: 5 Legal Rules for App Founders· Imagine paying KES 1.5 million to a software developer in Westlands to build your new e-commerce app. The launch goes well, users are signing up, and you are ready to pitch to venture capitalists in Nairobi. Then, you ask the developer for the raw source code to host it on your own server. He…
Family Business Trust Kenya: 5 Reasons Articles of Association Fail Your Succession Plan
Read more: Family Business Trust Kenya: 5 Reasons Articles of Association Fail Your Succession Plan· Many Kenyan SME owners believe that having a solid set of Articles of Association means their business is safe for the next generation. They assume that because the “Company” lives forever, their “Legacy” will too. This is a dangerous misunderstanding of corporate law. While the Companies Act 2015 provides a framework for daily operations,…
The hidden danger of waiting for the final decision
Read more: The hidden danger of waiting for the final decision· The hidden danger of waiting for the final decision Most businesses assume the legal clock starts when the final decision is made. In public procurement, that assumption can destroy an otherwise serious challenge. A recent Court of Appeal decision makes the point plainly. A bidder raised concerns about what it believed was an irregularity…
Using Former Employee Photos Online: A Hidden Data Protection Risk
Read more: Using Former Employee Photos Online: A Hidden Data Protection Risk· Context Many businesses capture photos of interns, employees, and volunteers during normal operations. These pictures frequently land on websites, social media pages, and marketing brochures. Problems arise when the relationship ends but the images remain. Using a person’s image to promote your organization requires a lawful basis. Under data protection laws, a photograph that…