Blog Updates

10 Nov 23

STATUTORY COMPLIANCE FOR REGISTERED COMPANIES IN KENYA

Statutory Compliance is the act of adhering to a law, rule, policy, or guideline pertaining to business procedures in a particular jurisdiction.  Following the president’s approval of the Companies Act, 2015 on September 11, 2015, and its full implementation in June 2016, Kenyan companies were given a variety of files that they must submit to […]
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08 Nov 23

Termination of an Employee on The Grounds of Poor Performance

When it comes to saying goodbye to employees, it’s no secret that poor performance often leads to termination. Although poor performance is a distinct ground for termination of employment, the Employment Act is unclear as to what constitutes poor performance.  Recently, the Employment and Labor Relations Court delivered a groundbreaking judgement in the case of […]
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02 Nov 23

SUCCESSION PLANNING OF A BUSINESS

Succession planning in simple terms involves creating a plan for someone to either own or run your business after you die, retire or become disabled. In simple terms, succession is the process of passing control of the business to others. Succession planning can be defined as the process of identifying and preparing suitable employees through […]
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26 Oct 23

Understanding Work Permits And Employment Of Foreigners In Kenya

In Kenya, work permits are issued by the Director of Immigration Services, under the provisions of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011. Depending on the type of permit issued, foreign nationals are allowed to enter Kenya for various purposes, including engaging in trade, prospecting, farming, business, professional employment, missionary activities, or residing in the […]
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17 Oct 23

Data Protection in Business – All you need to know!

Over the last few years, data has become a precious asset for businesses. Data allows us to know who our customers are, understand what they need, how they purchase and how to get in touch with them. Businesses are increasingly collecting more and more data about individuals and use this data for various actions, including […]
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12 Sep 23

Probationary Contracts In Employment

 The probation of an employee is generally governed by a probationary contract. Section 2 of the Employment Act defines a probationary contract as “a contract of employment, which is of not more than twelve months duration or part thereof, is in writing and expressly states that it is for a probationary period;”  Probation allows the […]
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31 Aug 23

Pre- Employment Background Checks

Unlike the past when organizations would hire employees based on their Curriculum Vitae, times have changed and most organizations have now introduced pre-employment screening, including conducting background checks on preferred applicants. Employee background checks are essential because they help Employers make informed decisions on who they hire.  In most cases, pre-employment background checks cover the […]
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