COVER STORYJUNE 2023

Dissecting the Finance Bill for the fiscal year 2022/2023

As we crawl towards the final leg of the fiscal year 2022/2023, the National Treasury tabled the Finance Bill, 2023 (the Bill) before the National Assembly on Thursday, 4 May 2023. The Bill proposes a raft of tax changes that are geared towards expanding the tax base and raising revenues to meet the government’s ambitious budget proposal of KES 3.6 trillion for the year 2023/2024. This is an 8% surge from the 2022/2023 fiscal budget.

Following Article 210 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 35(2) of the Public Finance Management Act which requires public participation in all public finance matters, the budget estimates were laid bare to.

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EDITORIAL| JUNE 2023

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The infamous housing levy that President William Ruto is forcing on Kenyans has elicited considerable debate in the country. While many Kenyans rightly worry about the economics and fairness of the programme,.

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More than a hundred people in Kenya – among them children – have been found dead close to a small village in the south-east of the country. Most of the deceased were reportedly followers of pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie. While starvation appears to be the main cause of death, some of the victims were strangled, beaten or suffocated, according to the chief government pathologist.
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Fathima Azmiya Badurdeen, who has studied the drivers of religious extremism, particularly among violent extremist groups in the east African region, talks to The Conversation Africa’s Julius Maina about the cults and.

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DATA & TECHLAWS

Issue No. 89- June 2023 , Technology Law , The Judiciary

10 minutes into post-AI legal world

Over the past few weeks, quite a number of lawyers have asked me, somewhat jokingly: "Will there still be a job for me to do in a couple of years?" I feel compelled
Cyber Security , Intellectual Property Law , Issue No. 89- June 2023 , Technology Law

Artificial  Intelligence and trademarks: Is AI the new consumer?

Consumption of goods is being made convenient and easier with the emergence of AI. For instance, AI is giving consumers recommendations on the various products they wish to consume by using a simple

MOVERS& SHAKERS

Chikondi Chijozi is a remarkable individual and a renowned human rights lawyer who has dedicated her life to the pursuit of justice and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms. As a Commissioner of the Malawi Human Rights Commission, Chikondi has made significant contributions to various areas of law, including prisoners' rights, children rights, women's rights, migrants' rights as well as LGBTQ rights. Her unflinching commitment and outstanding achievements have earned her recognition and respect both within and outside Malawi.
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One of Chikondi’s notable achievements is her role as a Commissioner of the Malawi Human Rights Commission, where she continues to advocate for the rights of vulnerable groups. Her passion and dedication to the legal protection of vulnerable people have been recognized by Dr. Edge Kanyongolo, Associate Professor of Law at the Chancellor College University of Malawi, who described her work as “exceptional and inspiring”. Chikondi’s relentless efforts have no doubt been instrumental in promoting access to justice for marginalized individuals in Malawi.

In her capacity as a human rights lawyer, Chikondi has achieved remarkable success in representing victims of sexual assault and abuse. In 2020, she successfully represented.

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Global Issues

International affairs, Leadership & Events
Banking & Finance Laws , Human Rights , International Law , Issue No. 89- June 2023

A commentary on the unemployment crisis in Kenya

Unemployment is not a newly emerging issue.[1] It has historical underpinnings attached to it that
Commercial Law , Issue No. 88- May 2023 , Technology Law

Perfection of securities over helicopter engines

The Cape Town Convention facilitates the registration of aircraft by providing a standardized
Cyber Security , Intellectual Property Law , Issue No. 89- June 2023 , Technology Law

Artificial  Intelligence and trademarks: Is AI the new consumer?

Consumption of goods is being made convenient and easier with the emergence of AI. For