Explore the legal dynamics of fraternization in Kenyan workplaces, including recent court rulings on romantic relationships between employees,.
The transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is now underway
Explore the complex admissibility of secret recordings in disciplinary hearings and court proceedings. This article examines privacy rights, relevant legal cases, and the balance between privacy and justice, highlighting the importance of consent in evidence gathering.
Learn about workplace conflicts of interest and their implications in employment law. Discover how personal interests can compromise decision-making, breach confidentiality, and affect competitive advantage. Explore key legal cases like Ng’ang’a v Rubis Energy Kenya PLC and SBI International Holdings Ag (Kenya) v Amos Hadar, illustrating how conflicts of interest can lead to summary dismissal. Understand preventive measures such as declaration forms, whistleblowing mechanisms, and specific contract clauses designed to manage conflicts and uphold workplace integrity.
Celebrate a significant milestone at Anne Babu & Company Advocates with the promotion of Nicholas Weru to Partner and Head of Legal. With nearly eight years of distinguished service and a strong academic background, Nicholas’s leadership and expertise reflect our commitment to excellence and growth. Join us in congratulating him and thanking our clients for their continued support.
Learn about investigation reports in employment law: their purpose, components (introduction, methodology, findings, analysis, conclusion), and the employer’s obligation to disclose them to employees facing disciplinary action for a fair hearing. Exceptions exist for sensitive information, such as whistle-blower identities, which may require redaction. Understand the legal framework and court rulings shaping disclosure rules to ensure transparency and fairness in employment disciplinary processes.
The Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development has prepared the Draft Affordable Housing Regulations. The Draft Regulations seek to operationalize the Affordable Housing Act 2024 by streamlining the process of house allocation and providing financial support where needed. Key Highlights Exemption The following persons; category of persons; income or a class of income would be exempted…
The Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development has prepared the Draft Affordable Housing Regulations. The Draft Regulations seek to operationalize the Affordable Housing Act 2024 by streamlining the process of house allocation and providing financial support where needed.
In the dynamic world of employment, especially within technology-driven sectors, the creation of innovative solutions and inventions often lies at the heart of progress. In Kenya, as in many jurisdictions, the rights and ownership of these inventions are governed by a complex interplay of constitutional provisions and statutory laws. Understanding the legal position on employee inventions is crucial for employers…
Summary of recent court decisions Fixed-term contracts; Ombewa v Ezeetec Limited (Appeal E072 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 776 (KLR) (28 March 2024) – Where a contract of employment is pegged to the life of a project carried out by the employer, it comes to an end with the end of the project. There is no reason for an employer undertaking such…