Writing a Will for Small Estate: 5 Legal Truths for Everyday Kenyans
Read more: Writing a Will for Small Estate: 5 Legal Truths for Everyday Kenyans· “Wills are for the rich.” This is a common belief in Kenya. Many hard-working citizens believe that unless you own a multi-million-shilling mansion in Runda or a massive ranch in Laikipia, you do not need a will. You might ask yourself: Am I too poor to write a will if I only own an…
The ODPC is Watching: Capital Sacco Faces Enforcement Without a Single Customer Complaint
Read more: The ODPC is Watching: Capital Sacco Faces Enforcement Without a Single Customer Complaint· The Regulator is No Longer Waiting for Complaints In a recent determination against Capital Sacco Limited, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) proved it will not wait for the public to report privacy violations. On March 24, 2025, the ODPC opened an investigation into the SACCO entirely on its own initiative. The…
When “Stop” Means Stop: ODPC Fines Nairobi Water KES 250,000 for SMS Spam
Read more: When “Stop” Means Stop: ODPC Fines Nairobi Water KES 250,000 for SMS Spam· The ODPC’s Clear Message The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) recently drew a hard line on unwanted text messages. In the case of Gachiri Ndungo v Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company, the regulator ruled that organizations cannot continue messaging individuals who have explicitly asked them to stop. The decision proves that the…
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.…
🗣️ Oral Will Kenya: 7 Hard Truths About Verbal Wishes and Succession Disputes
Read more: 🗣️ Oral Will Kenya: 7 Hard Truths About Verbal Wishes and Succession Disputes· 🗣️ Oral Will Kenya: 7 Hard Truths About Verbal Wishes and Succession Disputes Oral Will Kenya disputes usually begin with a scene that feels painfully familiar. A few days after the burial, the family gathers in the sitting room. Someone opens a notebook. Someone else says, “He told me clearly, in front of everyone.”…
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…
Termination vs Redundancy in Kenya: 7 Key Legal Differences ⚖️
Read more: Termination vs Redundancy in Kenya: 7 Key Legal Differences ⚖️· ⚖️ Termination vs Redundancy in Kenya: A Legal Distinction Termination vs redundancy in Kenya are often treated as the same thing in everyday HR conversations. Courts strongly disagree. Imagine this: an employer wants to “release” one problematic employee and calls it redundancy, or an entire department is being shut down but staff are simply…
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,…