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…
Kenya Competition Act: 9 Fast Checks Every Scaling Startup Must Do 🚀
Read more: Kenya Competition Act: 9 Fast Checks Every Scaling Startup Must Do 🚀· 🚀 Kenya Competition Act: 9 Fast Checks Every Scaling Startup Must Do It’s a Thursday in Westlands. Your startup just closed a seed round. Sales is hyped. Then your biggest distribution partner sends a “small” contract tweak: exclusive territory, minimum resale price, and a clause that blocks your merchants from listing on competing platforms.…
AI regulation in Kenya: 7 Strategic Questions Every Business Should Answer 🤖
Read more: AI regulation in Kenya: 7 Strategic Questions Every Business Should Answer 🤖· 🤖 AI regulation in Kenya: 7 Strategic Questions Every Business Should Answer AI regulation in Kenya only feels theoretical until it lands in your boardroom. Picture this. You are in a high-stakes strategy meeting. Your team has rolled out a chatbot, uses credit scoring models to vet customers, and is piloting AI tools for…
Corporate Trusts Kenya: 7 Smart Ways to Achieve Seamless Business Succession
Read more: Corporate Trusts Kenya: 7 Smart Ways to Achieve Seamless Business Succession· 🏢 Utilizing Corporate Trusts for Seamless Business Succession in Kenya Smooth business succession is one of the biggest challenges for Kenyan companies. Corporate trusts Kenya offer a practical way to create stability, protect assets, and ensure leadership changes happen without drama or disruption. If you want predictable continuity, better governance, and protection against internal…
🚀 Latest Startup Due Diligence Kenya: 10 Legal Checks Investors Require (2025 Guide)
Read more: 🚀 Latest Startup Due Diligence Kenya: 10 Legal Checks Investors Require (2025 Guide)· 🚀 Startup Due Diligence Kenya: 10 Legal Checks Investors Require (2025 Guide) If you are raising capital in Kenya, startup due diligence Kenya is where investors separate fundable companies from risky bets. Many startups have strong products and solid traction, but deals collapse because basic legal issues were never cleaned up. Missing shareholder consents,…