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Immigration Law - ADHIAMBO OKECH & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES LLP
This article discusses immigration law, covering areas such as passports, travel, employment, and school attendance across countries. It notes that immigration law is regulated by international law and closely tied to nationality law, and highlights the firm's expertise in advising on Kenya's Citizenship and Immigration Act, visa applications, residence permits, and deportation cases.
Intellectual Property - ADHIAMBO OKECH & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES LLP
The article discusses the importance of intellectual property (IP) assets for businesses and outlines the IP services provided by Adhiambo Okech & Associates Advocates LLP. It covers trade secrets, including their definition and protection under TRIPS, and the firm's legal services for safeguarding trade secrets through employment agreements, NDAs, and documentation. Additionally, it details the requirements and costs for trademark registration in Kenya, including classification, duration, and renewal procedures.
LEX SPORTIVA: DIVE INTO ‘SPORTS LAW’ IN KENYA - ADHIAMBO OKECH & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES LLP
The article examines the concept of sports law in Kenya, debating whether it is an independent legal field or a collection of other areas like contract and tort law. It notes Kenya's Sports Act 2013 and growing recognition of sports law. Key roles for sports lawyers include contract drafting, dispute resolution, anti-doping support, and developing sports legal frameworks.
NAVIGATING DATA PROTECTION AND CONSENT IN SOCIAL SPACES: LESSONS FROM RECENT PENALTIES - ADHIAMBO OKECH & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES LLP
Kenya's Data Protection Commissioner issued three penalty notices in September 2023 totaling KES 9,375,000 against entities for consent violations. A digital credit provider was fined KES 2,975,000 for accessing customer data via third-party apps, Casa Vera Lounge received KES 1,850,000 for sharing revelers' photos without consent, and a school was fined KES 4,550,000 for sharing a minor's image without parental consent. The article outlines legal consent requirements under the Data Protection Act 2019, emphasizing that notices at venue entrances are insufficient for valid consent.
IMPLICATIONS OF DATA PROTECTION LAWS ON KENYAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT - ADHIAMBO OKECH & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES LLP
The article examines the impact of Kenya's Data Protection Act on businesses, highlighting increased legal compliance, enhanced customer privacy, and greater transparency. It notes challenges such as implementation costs and restrictions on international data transfers, but also opportunities for improved reputation and customer trust. The piece underscores the need for businesses to adopt a proactive, strategic approach to data protection to balance compliance with innovation.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED FINANCE BILL 2023 - ADHIAMBO OKECH & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES LLP
The Finance Bill, 2023 aims to expand Kenya's tax base through numerous changes. Key proposals include introducing 16% VAT on petroleum, increasing excise duty on betting and gaming to 20%, expanding capital gains tax to shares deriving over 20% value from Kenyan immovable property, and creating a 3% Digital Asset Tax. The bill also introduces a 35% personal income tax bracket for incomes above KES 6 million annually and requires a 20% deposit to appeal Tax Appeals Tribunal decisions to the High Court.
WHY THE GOVERNMENT COULD SOON BE COMING FOR YOUR MONEY - ADHIAMBO OKECH & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES LLP
The article discusses Kenya's classification as a safe haven for money laundering by the US in 2014, and the limited effectiveness of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA) until recent court decisions. It defines proceeds of crime broadly to include any property or economic advantage derived from an offense, even if converted into legitimate businesses. The wide definition aims to prevent criminals from concealing illicit gains, supported by case law such as Schabir Shaik & Others v. State.