DOES YOUR LAWYER TALK TO YOU? DO YOU UNDERSTAND?
Communicating Effectively with Clients: Simplifying Legal Opinions Our clients, most of whom are not lawyers, often perceive that lawyers use complex language. This perception is why law schools now emphasize the use of plain English, an area where many lawyers struggle. Having worked both in a law firm and as in-house counsel, I have had […]
Do You Know Your Role in a Construction Project?
Do You Know Your Role in a Construction Project? “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” – Winston Churchill Introduction Kenya has witnessed numerous instances of collapsing and sinking buildings over the last decade, resulting in the loss of lives and significant economic investments. Additionally, many buildings continue to be condemned by the National […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Annual Leave in Kenya: Entitlement, Accrual, Carrying Over, and Forfeiture
A Comprehensive Guide to Annual Leave in Kenya: Entitlement, Accrual, Carrying Over, and Forfeiture By Admin | May 27, 2022 This article aims to clarify Section 28 of the Employment Act of Kenya (“the Employment Act”), which grants employees the statutory right to annual leave. In my previous role as in-house counsel, I found that […]
Salient Features of the Amendments to the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022
Salient Features of the Amendments to the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 was signed into law on April 4, 2022, by His Excellency the President of Kenya. These changes took effect on April 22, 2022. Key Amendments: Ease of Application Process: Employers no longer require job applicants to produce clearance and […]