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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.
This Legislative Update covers certain recent key developments in legislation in Kenya as at 31 October 2025. The developments we have highlighted in this edition include framework for developing, implementing, and reviewing Kenya’s integrated national energy plan, framework governing collection of taxes and duties, enhanced regulatory measures on telecommunication services, imposition of new standards levy on manufacturers, standardized licensing framework procedures within counties, structured framework for the licensing of petroleum businesses, revised electronic travel authorisation requirements, regulation of petroleum products transportation, framework governing the licensing of construction and modification of petroleum logistics facilities, data reporting requirements in petroleum sector, and regulation of construction, licensing, and operation of petroleum retail dispensing sites in Kenya.
Kenya’s electoral history is one that has been marked by both triumphs and turbulence. While the country has made significant strides in entrenching democratic governance, its elections have often been overshadowed by disputes, questions of credibility, and at times, post-election instability. As the nation looks towards the 2027 General Elections, it is imperative that every tool available to strengthen transparency and integrity be deployed. Among these tools, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a frontier technology with immense potential to address the perennial challenges that have afflicted our electoral processes.
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.