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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 […]

Let’s talk about Consumer protection. Article 46 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya provides the basis of consumer rights and these include; With this in mind therefore, the big question is what is consumer protection? In layman’s language, Consumer protection may briefly be described as; measures that have been take and/or put in place to […]

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 […]

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 […]

For a long time, employers in the public sector would request job applicants to provide clearance and compliance certificates including;  However, the Employment (Amendment) Act No. 15 of 2022 amended Section 9 of the Employment Act to eliminate the requirement for job applicants to submit clearance or compliance certificates while submitting their job applications to […]