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Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi is currently under scrutiny amid an intensifying debate over his leadership at the helm of the country’s crucial docket. The energy sector has been thrown into turmoil as investigations…
Kenya has a growing taxi and ride-hailing industry, providing opportunities for drivers to earn income across the country. Platforms such as Uber, Bolt, FARAS, Little Cab, and Yego Ride have made it easier for Kenyans to register as…
Professional boxing is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using only their fists to score points with clean punches or win by knockout. According to the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC), each round…
An arrest involves the act of limiting a person’s movement. This power, however, is held not only by the police but also by citizens in Kenya. A citizen also has the legal authority to make a citizen’s arrest, a process governed by the…
Kenyans who missed out on tickets for the Mbavu vs Majembe match or are outside Nairobi can still watch the boxing live. The game will be streamed online starting at 10:30 PM on April 4, 2026, so all supporters can watch the match from…
The Constitution of Kenya 2010, the Copyright Act 2001, and the Data Protection Act 2019 are legal frameworks that govern the use and reposting of photos online. In addition, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) and the Office of the Data…
The legal framework for advanced electronic signatures is governed by the Business Laws Amendment Act, 2020, and the Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA). An electronic signature, according to the Kenyan Law, is data in…
The relationship between an employer and an employee is governed by the Employment Act (Cap. 226), a legal framework that sets out workers’ fundamental rights and protects against unfair termination. Under the Employment Act, unfair…
On March 7, Former Cabinet Secretary of Foreign Affairs Monica Juma was appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna. Monica Juma succeeds…
The Business Registration Service (BRS) has explained how company directors and shareholders can approve changes to their companies, such as appointing or removing a director or transferring shares, using a One‑Time Passcode (OTP).…
Witness Protection in Kenya is enshrined in the Witness Protection Act (Cap. 79) under the Kenyan Law. The Witness Protection Agency (WPA) is the body responsible for maintaining the protection programme. According to the Protection Act,…
The Government Vehicle Check Unit (GVCU) is a specialized unit within the Traffic Department of the National Police Service (NPS) whose role is to ensure that all government‑owned vehicles are used strictly for official duties and not for…
Exhumation, commonly known as the act of disturbing a grave without a permit issued by the Cabinet Secretary, is generally prohibited under the Public Health Act. According to the Public Health Act, it is unlawful to exhume a body or…
Receiving gifts or any donation above the value of Ksh 20,000 by the holders of State offices is governed by guidelines under the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Chapter 6, Article 76. According to the constitution, any gift or donation made…
M‑Pesa is central to daily life for many Kenyans who use the platform to pay rent, buy electricity tokens, settle water bills, and cover home internet costs, but when it comes to global streaming services such as Netflix, payment has…
Harambee House is one of Kenya’s recognisable government buildings and stands at the centre of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), housing offices associated with executive powers and national administration. The building was…
The Elite Response Team (ERT) of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is a specialized tactical unit operating under the Anti-Terrorism and Protection Unit (ATPU). It is tasked with responding to the country’s most dangerous…
The Nairobi Hospital is one of Kenya’s most prominent private healthcare facilities. The hospital operates in Nairobi and has since grown into a major referral facility serving patients in Kenya and the wider East African region. It is a…
