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Over the past few years, the world has witnessed increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in almost every sphere of life. Some of the AI solutions such as ChatGPT by OpenAI have drawn immense public attention and are said to be “revolutionary”. Governments and businesses world-wide are exploring ways of integrating AI into the economy and businesses
If you are employed on a fixed-term contract, prepare to go home on the expiry date unless your employer advises you otherwise. Indeed, the preparation should start from the day you sign the contract. That is the latest, crisp albeit stone-cold advisement from the Court of Appeal.
Kenya’s urban landscape is rapidly transforming due to the population growth and subsequent increased demand for housing. Although high-rise developments alleviate the housing demand to some extent, they pose serious risks to the residents in the area. These risks include, environmental degradation, damaged infrastructure such as roads, sewers, water supply, stormwater drains and power supply, loss of privacy, loss of green spaces, noise, and air pollution. For those at risk, the law provides avenues to challenge developments in their neighbourhoods.
The enactment of the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025 represents a fundamental shift in Kenya’s legal and ethical architecture. Assented to on 30 July 2025 and brought into force on 19 August 2025, the Act repeals the Public Officer Ethics Act and establishes a consolidated statutory framework to regulate and manage conflicts of interest within the public sector. While the Act is directed primarily at public officers, its implications for legal practitioners are significant, given the frequency with which advocates interact with public institutions and officers in the discharge of their professional duties.
A landmark overhaul of how bank loans are priced is set to take effect from 1 September 2025, with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) replacing the well-known Central Bank Rate (CBR) with a new market-based benchmark. This change, detailed in a revised Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model (RBCPM), will fundamentally alter the landscape for banks and borrowers alike, introducing a more dynamic but potentially volatile interest rate environment.