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The Guidelines on Share Buybacks for Listed Companies, 2021

November 22, 20210
Introduction The Guidelines on Share Buybacks for Listed Companies published in the Kenya Gazette on November 12, 2021 provide the framework for implementation of Part XVI of the Companies Act 2015 by listed companies. Section 447 of the Companies Act allows limited companies to acquire their own shares, provided certain conditions are met. The shares...

Commercial Dispute Resolution: How Experts Help Solve Business Conflicts

November 20, 2024
Business disputes, or conflicts, happen often and can cause stress, delays, and even financial losses if not handled properly. In addition, disputes may arise over many things—contracts, supplies, money, or even how to run the business. When such issues arise, they can make it hard for a business to move forward smoothly.  But what can...

The Urban Areas and Cities (General) Regulations, 2022

June 15, 20230
The Cabinet Secretary of Transport, Infrastructure and Urban Development published the Urban Areas and Cites (General) Regulations, 2022 (the “Regulations”) to operationalize the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011 (the “Act”). We highlight some of the key provisions below. Accreditation of Business and Neighbourhood Associations The Regulations provide for accreditation of business and neighbourhood associations...

The Capital Markets (Investment-Based Crowdfunding) Regulations, 2022

April 20, 20230
Introduction The Capital Markets (Investment-Based Crowdfunding) Regulations, 2022 (the “Regulations”) have been gazetted. The Regulations enable start-ups and growing businesses to raise money from individuals or entities to either finance a project or business through crowdfunding platforms. We set out below a summary of the key highlights in the Regulations. Scope of the Regulations While...

Change to Allow Use of Pensions to Purchase Homes Quashed

January 10, 20230
A recent High Court decision[1] barred the withdrawal of pensions for purchasing residential houses. This had been introduced by the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2020 which amended Section 38 (1A) of the Retirement Benefits Act (the RBA Act). These changes were made operational through the Retirement Benefits (Mortgage Loans) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 (the Regulations). Section...

Can the Small Claims Court Determine Rent Disputes?

December 14, 20220
Introduction Recently, the High Court found the Small Claims Court lacked jurisdiction to listen to rental claims. We analyse the decision in HC Commercial Appeal No. E036 of 2022, Lisa Kristine Christoffersen vs Kavneet Kaur Sehmi T/A The Random Shop. What happened? A landlord appealed against a finding by the Small Claims Court to the...

Q3 2022 Newsletter

October 19, 20220
In August, Kenya went to the polls to elect its fifth President marking end of the political season. After the votes were counted, including those at the Supreme Court, our fifth President was sworn in. The largely seamless polls were a key milestone in the Kenyan quest for democracy and leadership by the people for...

Changes To Capital Market Regulations

August 25, 20220
The Cabinet Secretary Finance recently gazetted the Capital Markets (Whistleblower Regulations) 2022 to give effect to the amendments to the Capital Markets Act (the Act) in 2018 by setting up a framework for the payment of rewards to whistleblowers. The  amendments to the Capital Markets (Conduct of Business) (Market Intermediaries) Regulations 2011, will enhance access...

Replacement Titles Following Land Title Conversion

August 10, 20220
Introduction The Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning published a list of titles within Nairobi County whose land reference numbers have been converted to new parcel numbers. Landowners of the listed titles can now apply for new titles on the Ardhi Sasa portal: https://ardhisasa.lands.go.ke. How can we help? Landowners This includes landowners of vacant land...

Thought Leadership: A case for Restructuring Insolvent Firms

August 4, 20220
On August 02, 2022, an article written by Emmanuel Mueke, Partner was published on the Business Daily  making a case for restructuring insolvent entities. The article demonstrated how giving a second chance to insolvent businesses can be a win-win for all stakeholders of a business; from suppliers and creditors to employees and shareholders. To find...
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