The Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 has been in force for over one year. Our in-depth analysis of what the provisions of the Act, 2019 mean for your business can be found here. The first Data Commissioner was appointed in November 2020. After her appointment, she commenced the formalities of setting up the office and …
Use of cookies and privacy pop-ups and banners is not new in the digital world. In Europe, the ePrivacy Directive (EPD) was passed in 2002 and amended in 2009, known as the “cookie law” whose most notable effect was the proliferation of cookie consent pop-ups after it was passed. With the subsequent enactment of EUGDPR …
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On 13th October 2020, the Registrar of Companies operationalised the Beneficial Ownership E-Register pursuant to Section 93A of the Companies Act (hereinafter ‘the Act’) and the Companies (Beneficial Ownership Information) Regulations (hereinafter ‘the Regulations’). These regulations require that legal entities keep a Beneficial Ownership register and submit a copy to the Registrar of Companies (hereinafter …
The agricultural sector has, for a long time remained relatively untouched by disruptive modern technology. However, thanks to the demands of the fourth industrial revolution and disruptive technologies in other sectors in the Kenyan economy, the agricultural sector has now embraced digital technologies to harness associated benefits like improving quality and quantity of food production …
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The evolution of law and society is often portended by a time of catastrophe, uncertainty and disillusionment. With most economic sectors grappling with the reality of the coronavirus, firm executives are faced with a burdensome reality, they must evolve their businesses or die.The legal profession is no different, and its hesitation to innovate proactively is …
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Kenya has appointed its first Data commissioner. Mrs Immaculate Kassait was sworn in by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary on the 16th November 2020. This is a welcome appointment almost a year after the Data Protection Act came into force on 25th November 2019. She will serve a single term of six (6) years …
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The legal industry is an age-old profession anchored on working directly with people. In celebrating customer service week, we appreciate the role of lawyers as customer service representatives, serving every client with care, diligence, and integrity. In this video series, we engage with various practice leaders in the firm to discuss various aspects of the …
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The proposed Income Tax (digital service tax) regulations have been a source of heavy conversation by consumers in all corners of the internet, more so in Kenya. With restricted movement, the businesses have adapted to the benefits of technology and with it comes regulatory adaptation as well. Our Telecommunications, Media and Technology team with Partner …
Introduction The positions of CIO, CISO, Digital Manager and Head Of I.T now have to be conversant with data protection laws namely, the provisions of the Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019 & The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act; as well as common gaps in information security practices within the organization. The fourth industrial revolution …
The Intellectual Property Bill, 2020 (the Bill) introduces simplified application processes and procedures relating to matters intellectual property in Kenya. This is done by proposing that all governing legislation are incorporated under one Act, guaranteeing cohesion and uniformity of reference. The main objective of the Bill is to: – a) Consolidate all laws relating to …
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