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The inauguration of the Kenya Kwanza government filled the hearts of a large majority of hustlers with much joy, in the belief that it heralded a great new dawn that would see hustlers of this great country witness prosperity, equity and human dignity. The momentous occasion, celebrated at a packed to overflowing Kasarani stadium, persuaded […]
Discussions around ownership of copyrights by non-humans were entertained in the popular case, Naruto v Slater,[1] popularly known as the “Monkey Selfie case”. The California district court and the Court of Appeal of the Ninth Circuit were tasked with determining if Slater and Wildlife Personalities Limited infringed upon a macaque’s photographs (copyright works). The macaque, […]
It’s easy to dismiss someone you meet randomly in your everyday routine, not realizing they may have a significant impact on your future. That person may be sent to inspire you, impact your life positively, or even challenge you to grow in ways you never imagined. Every encounter has something to teach us, and it’s […]
As we continue to cater to the needs of our readership within and beyond the Commonwealth, our mission remains resolute— to offer a platform for an informed and critical discussion on integral national values and principles of governance. Yet, in this endeavour, we still address the topical issues that underlie modern society: the convergence of […]
In a functioning constitutional democracy, an impartial and independent judiciary with the power to remedy breaches of fundamental rights is indispensable. Justice Hayanga understood this and used his legal acumen to further cement the supremacy of the Constitution in the protection of fundamental constitutional rights. This was almost a decade before the adoption of our […]
The Supreme Court of Kenya recently pronounced itself on the right of members of the LGBTIQ community to form and register an association by dint of Article 36 of Kenya’s Constitution. The Apex Court delivered a judgment in favour of members of the said community. Those who, well within their right, do not agree with […]
The new NSSF rates will be 12% of the pensionable wages contributed equally by both the employer and the employee (each 6%). According to the NSSF Act, the Upper Earning Limit (UEL) is for employees who earn Ksh. 18,000 and above, while the Lower Earning Limit (LEL) is for those who earn below Ksh. 6,000. […]
The 2010 Constitution sought to re-imagine our judicial system by establishing specialized courts with the same status as the High Court. Kenyans felt that the areas of employment and labour relations, and the environment and land disputes deserve special and focused attention, beyond the general approach to all other disputes. Given the centrality of these […]
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has not been every Kenyan’s favourite institution. And there is a reason. Its recent conduct, for instance, in the withdrawal of high-profile cases has made Kenyans wonder if it could not have done much better. Today, the consensus is that the Office of the DPP has blatantly […]
The specialist courts are not lesser temples of justice
The recent judicial appointments to the Court of Appeal by the President, upon recommendations of the Judicial Service Commission, stand in sharp focus for their omission or lack of consideration of any of the judges from these specialized courts at Article 162. The distinctiveness of these courts was a matter of deliberate constitutional design to […]