Facts The Claimants’ Position: Amina Nyandzua Chara (lead Claimant) was employed by Hantex Garments (EPZ) Limited, allegedly starting on March 11, 2007, as a Production Controller. Her salary was Kshs. 5,828 at the time of termination, which she claimed was below the statutory minimum wage. Her employment, along with the co-claimants, was terminated on January […]
Umejiuliza ni sheria gani huendesha mpira wa miguu Kenya? Kama wewe ni mchezaji, kocha, ama shabiki tu, ni muhimu kujua FKF Rules and Regulations za 2019. Hizi sheria sio tu za kina-mkubwa, zimeundwa kusaidia soka yetu ikue, kutoka mashinani hadi pro leagues. Wacha tuangalie kirefu: 1. FKF ni Nani na Inafanya Nini? FKF, ama Football […]
(CAS AWARD, 2 APRIL 2025) Introduction In sport, time is everything. Matches are measured in minutes, careers in seasons. But what happens when a governing body holds a player in suspension indefinitely, with no verdict in sight? The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) recently answered this question in Lennox Ogutu v. Kenyan Football Association, […]
Navigating the complexities of employment law is crucial for both employers and employees in Kenya, and few areas are as legally sensitive as redundancy. Often misunderstood as a simple termination, redundancy is a specific legal process where an employee’s role becomes surplus to a company’s needs. This can happen due to business restructuring, economic pressures, […]
The landscape of family-building is evolving globally, and Kenya is no exception. More and more individuals and couples are turning to assisted reproductive technologies like surrogacy to realize their dreams of parenthood. While this offers immense hope, it also highlights a critical gap in Kenya’s legal framework, often forcing families into complex legal battles. A […]
As Kenyans once again take to the streets for nationwide demonstrations today, a critical message must resonate unequivocally within the ranks of the National Police Service and its command structure: your ultimate allegiance is to the Constitution of Kenya, not to any individual or “order from above.” Command Responsibility is Not a Slogan, It’s the […]
Introduction As Kenya steps up its participation in global carbon markets, the recently published Draft Climate Change (Carbon Registry) Regulations, 2025 mark a pivotal moment. Developed under the Climate Change Act, these regulations aim to create a National Carbon Registry to transparently and accountably track and manage carbon credits and Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs). […]
The global clamor for carbon offsetting has positioned “nature-based solutions” as a beacon of hope for both climate action and community development, particularly in developing nations. Organizations like the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) have championed this model, presenting it as a win-win: sequestering carbon while empowering local communities. However, a landmark court ruling in Kenya, […]
This appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) delves into a significant dispute between Right to Dream FC (the Club), a Ghanaian football club, and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), football’s global governing body. At its heart, the case revolves around Right to Dream FC’s claim for solidarity contribution related to […]
Introduction The world of football is often defined by its unforgettable moments – the spectacular goals, the dramatic comebacks, and the players who etch their names into history. Consider, for instance, Vincent Aboubakar, whose electrifying performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, culminating in that unforgettable winning header against Brazil, cemented his status as a […]