Background Parties had entered into a fixed-term lease of 6 years that was supposed to end on 30/04/2022. However, the Respondent (JKUAT) issued 3 months’ notice in July 2020 of its intention to terminate the lease and vacate the premises and paid rent for the 3 months ahead. Upon expiry of the notice, the Respondent
In the world of secured lending, the relationship between a chargor and a chargee often begins on a foundation of mutual trust and goodwill. It starts with the issuance of a letter of offer, where the chargee extends financial support to the chargor, often to fulfill aspirations such as acquiring property, financing a business, or
Happy New Year 2025! Back in December 2024, the court in Allen Waiyaki Gichuhi Sc & 2 Others Vs Data Protection Commissioner & 2 Others made a determination on the need to seek leave for judicial review proceedings. One of our own John Willys and Robinson Maina provides this analysis in our December 2024 Newsletter.
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Our November Monthly Newsletter talks about the idea of dependency in Succession and Estate Planning. Specifically, we address the position of stepchildren, secret families and cohabiting partners in Estate Planning and Distribution. Other than that, our newsletter looks into how dependency can override testamentary capacity. Click here to access our November 2024 Newsletter
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2024 was signed into law in 2024 to amend various provisions of different acts of parliament. The acts that were amended include: Act Name Amendment The Notaries Public Act The Chief Registrar of the judiciary by virtue of this amendment henceforth assumes the power to to enroll notaries public
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The Unclaimed Financial Assets Act of 2011 (hereafter referred to as the “Act\”) governs the management of unclaimed assets and cash held by the government. Such unclaimed assets encompass both tangible and intangible properties that have not been claimed by their rightful owners. A financial asset is deemed unclaimed when no claims have been made
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The Income Tax Act (Charitable Organisations and Donations Exemptions) Rules 2024 (the Rules), which were gazetted on 18 June 2024, repeal the Income Tax (Charitable Donations) Regulations, 2007. These Rules are designed to establish the criteria that charitable organizations must fulfill to qualify for tax exemptions on their income and to outline the process for
IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS AND DONATIONS EXEMPTION RULES, 2024 Read More »
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The Case of Commissioner Investigations and Enforcement v Kidero [2022] KEHC 52 (KLR) Brief Facts This was an appeal emanating from the Tax Appeal Tribunal, brought before the Late Hon. Justice David Majanja at the High Court of Kenya in Milimani (The Commercial and Tax Division). The Commissioner, in his audit of Evans Odhiambo Kidero\’s
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE TAX APPEALS TRIBUNAL AT NAIROBI TAX APPEAL NO. E219 OF 2023
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REGULATION OF INTEREST RATES IN BANKING IN KENYA: THE CASE OF STANBIC BANK KENYA LIMITED V SANTOWELS LIMITED Brief Facts of the Case On 28th June 2024, the Supreme Court in Petition No. E005 of 2023 Stanbic Bank Ltd -vs- Santowels Limited held that banks/financial institutions are required to seek the approval of the
Legal alert: Court issues orders to banks on rates of interests Read More »
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