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Catherine Kariuki Mulika

Deputy Managing Partner and Head of Telecommunications, Media and Technology

Disclosure of beneficial ownership information

CLIENT ALERT: Data Protection And Privacy In Disclosure Of Beneficial Ownership Information Under The Companies Act, 2015

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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 …

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Legal Issues Around Disruptive Agricultural Technology(Ag-tech) In Kenya

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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 Above Standard Issue 7: The Future of Law in Revolutionising the Global Economy

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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 appoints first data commissioner

CLIENT ALERT: Appointment of the First Data Commissioner in Kenya

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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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Championing Excellence in Customer Service #CSWeek2020

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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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LEGAL ALERT: Public Participation on the Income Tax (Digital Service Tax) Regulations, 2020

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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 …

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Why Today’s CIO, CISO, Digital Manager and Head Of I.T Must Be Conversant with Data Protection Laws

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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 …

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LEGAL ALERT: Intellectual Property Bill 2020 Analysis

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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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CLIENT ALERT: Ethical Issues on Health Technologies in the Wake of the Data Protection Act

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Legal Background The Data Protection Act 2019 (the Act) commenced on 25th November 2019 to regulate the processing of personal data. Amongst the Act’s key definitions is health data-which is defined as data related to the state of physical or mental health of the data subject and includes records regarding the past, present or future …

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CLIENT ALERT: The Kenyan Government, Surveillance, Residents and Challenges for the New Workplace after COVID-19

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Data currently plays a central role in the management of COVID-19 in Kenya. In this in-depth write-up, our TMT team Catherine Kariuki, Janet Othero, Joyanne Wanjiru, Sherry Bor and Amrit Labhuram assess the implications of government processing personal information in contact tracing and tracking efforts. Further, what are the data protection and privacy considerations to …

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