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Rejection of the Finance Act 2023 by the Court of Appeal

The Finance Act 2023 Rejected by the Court of Appeal

The Finance Act 2023 was signed into law on June 26, 2023. This action led to 11 constitutional petitions being filed in the High Court, which were combined into Petition Number E181 of 2023: Okiya Omtatah and Others vs. the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning and Others. The petitions mainly challenged the […]

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Termination

Termination of Employment in Kenya

Termination Termination of employment refers to the end of an employee’s contract with an employer. This can occur for various reasons, which can generally be categorized into voluntary and involuntary terminations. Voluntary Termination Voluntary termination occurs through the employee’s decision to end the employment contract, such as through resignation. The Employment Act requires that an

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Employment

Employment Relationship in Kenya

Employment Relationship refers to the legal and social connection between an employer and an employee. This relationship is established through an employment contract, either written, oral, or implied, and encompasses the rights, duties, and obligations of both parties. The employment relationship in Kenya is governed by the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and the Employment Act,

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Data Protection

Data Protection and Compliance in Kenya

Data protection refers to the practices, policies, and legal measures designed to safeguard personal data from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure. In Kenya, data protection is regulated by the Data Protection Act, 2019, which enforces Article 31(c) and (d) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Article 31 of the Constitution guarantees the right to privacy,

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