What is a cease and desist letter?

A cease and desist letter is sent to immediately stop an individual or entity from continuing a specified unauthorized use or action. This is commonly the last resort before a lawsuit is filed. WHAT ARE THE CONTENTS OF A CEASE AND DESIST LETTER? The letter should reveal the grounds of the claim as well as the right of […]

Steps to take when your copyright is or has been infringed

  Establishing legal grounds in Copyright infringement The first step towards filing a claim for copyright infringement is identifying the legal grounds on which your copyright may have been infringed. Infringement of a copyright often arises when a third party performs any acts legally granted to the copyright holder or author in relation to the […]

Lending money to a friend? What kind of investor are you? Who is an investor?

A person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit/ financial returns from it. The investors may include everyone, that is, from startup accelerators to Capital Markets institutions and even family members who loan money to one another. They buy into long-term strategic positions and expect […]

Why you need your contracts to be reviewed by a lawyer

The practice of thoroughly reading and understanding a contract before agreeing to its terms is known as contract review. It is advisable that anyone (company, entities, individuals) intending to enter into a business arrangement for the provision of a good or service get their contracts reviewed. Reasons for having a lawyer review your contract include […]

DISCUSSION PAPER ON THE CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY

The Central Bank of Kenya (“CBK”) has published a Discussion Paper on the Central Bank Digital Currency (the “Paper”). The publication is meant to stir discussion and responses from stakeholders around the concept of the introduction of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). We prepare this alert as a compilation of the highlights and to […]

Best Practices For Effective Boards

Best Practices For Effective Boards A Board of Directors is the primary driver of corporate governance in a company. Corporate Governance refers to the manner in which the competing interests of a company’s stakeholders, namely: shareholders, management, the Government, creditors, employees and suppliers among others, are directed and controlled with the goal of creating long-term […]

Ease of Doing Business and Digitization of Business Registration Services

Ease of Doing Business and Digitization of Business Registration Services The World Bank lists amongst other parameters the following indicators against which the ease of doing business in a country is measured: Starting a business – Procedures, time, cost and paid-in minimum capital to start a limited liability company; Registering property– Procedures, time and cost […]

Digitization of the Merger Filing Process in Kenya

AUTOMATED CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: DIGITIZATION OF THE MERGER FILING PROCESS IN KENYA Competition agencies across the world have in the recent past commenced the automation of their services by initiating a change-over from a manual case management system to an automated case management system. Kenya is no exception to the trend with the Competition Authority […]

Taxing the Digital Economy

Taxing the Digital Economy In the 21st Century, technology and internet connectivity have undoubtedly become critical infrastructure for personal and business activities worldwide. Inevitably, digitalization has over the years played, and continues to play, a huge role in how business is transacted in various sectors including software development, management and engineering consultancy, gaming and betting, […]

Protection of Image Rights in Kenya

Protection of Image Rights in Kenya Businesses in Kenya have increasingly adopted the art of image-based advertising by using images of well-known celebrities and other personalities to sell their products and services. This is driven by the growing realization of the commercial gain accruing to brands development as consumers are more inclined to buy into […]