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Big Win for our Client at the Employment and Labor Relations Court.

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As Karanja Njenga Advocates, we are proud to announce to you that our Dispute Resolution team (Robinson Maina, Wesley Muriuki, Romario Chacha and John Willys) secured a win for our clients at the Employment and Labour Relations Court. By a judgment dated 28.02.2025, the Employment and Labour Relations Court (Lady Justice Jemimah Wanza Keli) in

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Termination of a Fixed-Term Lease Without a Termination Clause: The Case of Kwanza Estates Limited v. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Petition E001 of 2024)

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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

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The Path from Default to Recovery: 90 Day’s Notice of Default, 40- Days Notice of Sale and 45 Days Redemption Notice

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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

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JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES’ COURTS IN CLAIMS OF ADVERSE POSSESSION-The Court of Appeal’s Sugawara-Kiruti Judgment

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The question of jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ courts in claims for adverse possession is one that, up until recently, remained a hot topic, open for discussion. While the question of jurisdiction is an expression of the law, a sampling of case law from the various courts demonstrates that no accord subsisted on the question whether

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The position of stepchildren, secret families and cohabiting partners in Succession and Estate Planning- November 2024 monthly 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

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INSIDE THE GOVERNMENT\’S PLAN TO LOWER TAX RATES 

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The National Treasury has recently hinted at significant changes to the country’s tax regime, with possible reductions in the income tax rate from 30% to 25%, a decrease in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 16% to 14%, and potential decrease in Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE). These changes could bring relief to taxpayers and businesses alike. While the

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OVERVIEW OF THE TAX PROCEDURES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024

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Introduction The Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to introduce several key amendments to the existing Tax Procedures Act. This Bill, which was recently presented to the Kenyan National Assembly, aims to enhance the efficiency of tax administration and address specific challenges in tax recovery. The proposed amendments, if enacted, will have significant implications for

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IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS AND DONATIONS EXEMPTION RULES, 2024

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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

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Taxation of political campaign contributions in Kenya.

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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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