Kenya Cabinet Approves Splitting of NHIF (National Health Insurance Fund)
Kenya Cabinet Approves Splitting of NHIF (National Health Insurance Fund) In honor of the President’s pledge to accelerate Kenya’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Cabinet has considered and approved four crucial bills that promote healthcare, to be transmitted to Parliament. These are: The Primary HealthCare Bill, 2023 The Digital Health Bill, 2023 The […]
A NEW DAWN FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS IN THE ICT SECTOR IN KENYA
A NEW DAWN FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS IN THE ICT SECTOR IN KENYA The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector Policy Guidelines 2020 in Kenya introduced a requirement for foreign firms licensed to provide telecommunications services to have at least 30% of their shares held by locals within a three-year grace period. The rationale behind the […]
Dispute Resolution Services Kenya
Dispute Resolution Services Kenya We handle diverse commercial litigation Kenya and alternative dispute resolution Kenya matters, specializing in debt recovery services Kenya, security enforcement legal services, regulatory compliance disputes, employment law disputes Kenya, employee benefits litigation, public procurement disputes, intellectual property disputes Kenya, election petitions Kenya, constitutional petitions Kenya, judicial review Kenya, competition law disputes, […]
Corporate and Commercial Law kenya
Corporate and Commercial Law Our Corporate and Commercial Law department provides clients with comprehensive, up-to-date advice on both local and international laws and practices, covering all aspects of corporate and commercial law. We offer guidance on company formation, optimal setup options for international investors looking to invest in Kenya, corporate restructuring, regulatory and licensing requirements, […]
ESG & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
ESG & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Regulated public and corporate entities in Kenya are required to conduct their business affairs full compliance with the Constitution, all applicable sector legislation, regulations and processes. The ramifications of non-compliance are far reaching both for the institutions and officers involved. The firm has built strategic capacity in this area to assist […]
Real Estate Law in Kenya
Real Estate Law in Kenya: Real Estate, Conveyancing & Construction At WKA Advocates, we specialize in real estate law in Kenya, offering services that include negotiating, preparing, reviewing, and stamping Sale, Lease & Tenancy Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, and JBCC & FIDIC Building Contracts. In Kenya, the process of buying and selling land is fraught […]
Leading Intellectual Property Law Firm in Kenya
Leading Intellectual Property Law Firm in Kenya WKA Advocates is a premier intellectual property law firm in Kenya. Our team of specialized intellectual property and franchising lawyers works closely with clients to develop, protect, promote, and enforce their intellectual property rights. What is Intellectual Property? According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Intellectual Property […]
President Uhuru Kenyatta Signs the Military Veterans Bill into Law
President Uhuru Kenyatta Signs the Military Veterans Bill into Law On June 15, 2022, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the Military Veterans Bill, 2022 (Military Veterans Act, 2022). This legislation comes at a critical time when the world is grappling with a global mental health crisis. Many retired servicemen have reported suffering from physical […]
To Guarantee or Not? Rights of Loan Guarantors in Kenya
Loan Guarantors in Kenya: Should You Guarantee or Not? So, you’ve joined the SACCO your friend recommended. After building up some savings, the same friend asks you to be their loan guarantor. One afternoon at your favorite four-star kiosk, “kibandaski,” they casually mention needing KES 500,000 for a project back home and ask you to […]
GUIDE ON UNDERSTANDING LAND SIZES AND MEASUREMENTS IN KENYA
WKA ADVOCATES GUIDE ON UNDERSTANDING LAND SIZES AND MEASUREMENTS IN KENYA Understanding Plot Sizes: The 1/8th Acre Explained Hey there, land lover! Do you really know the size of your favorite 1/8th plot, or do you just like the sound of saying “1/8th”? We get it—sometimes, size can be a confusing thing. But fear not, […]