Reference: FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber, Case No. FPSD-14672Decision Date: 27 February 2025 F – Facts I – Issues R – Rules A – Analysis C – Conclusion Significance for Sports Governance This decision is a landmark in enforcing financial discipline and accountability in club-player relations, with implications including: Mokua Manyara info@mnwlaw.co.ke
A recent judgment from the High Court in Naila Qureshi & Another v. Dr. Raffique Parker & 2 Others (HCCC No. 610 of 2007) has set a significant precedent for medical negligence claims in Kenya. Given the rarity of such cases being litigated locally, the decision is notable for its detailed engagement with comparative jurisprudence, […]
ESG is not a corporate tickbox exercise, it is a risk mitigation measure. It is also a tool of rlong-term sustainable planning.
KPA Supreme Court Judgment Summary 14th February 2024 Kenya Ports Authority v Munyao & 4 others [2023] KESC 112 (KLR) Supreme Court Drops the Gavel on KPA’s Appeal: Docked and Loaded: The Case in a Nutshell On 28th December 2023, the Supreme Court of Kenya delivered its final verdict in a high-stakes legal tussle between […]
THE PROCESS OF CHANGING YOUR NAME IN KENYA In Kenya, changing your name is legally allowed, and the process is outlined under the Registration of Persons Act, the Births and Deaths Registration Act and the Registration of Documents (Change of Name) Regulations. Let’s break it down! a. For Adults If you’re an adult, you can […]
Navigating Kenya’s Carbon Credit Landscape: A Legal Overview 4th May 2025 Understanding Carbon Credits and Offsets In the Kenyan context, carbon credits represent a quantifiable unit, equivalent to one metric tonne of carbon dioxide (or an equivalent amount of other greenhouse gases), that has been prevented from entering the atmosphere. This reduction, sequestration, or avoidance […]
What to Look out for when conducting a Legal Audit in your company When conducting a legal and compliance audit in Kenya, it is essential to assess various areas to ensure adherence to local laws, regulations, and best practices. Here are some key areas to watch: 1. Corporate and Regulatory Compliance Company Registration & Governance […]
What is the Process of registering a Sports Club in Kenya? Sports pays, and its pays handsomely if you plan it as a business. Kenyans are waking up and running sports ventures profitably. Grassroot soccer is a booming business currently. How do you join the party? Registering a sports club in Kenya involves adhering to […]
Understanding Restrictions on Land Transactions in Kenya 16th May 2025 You don’t own land; you exercise some exclusive interests in that parcel of land (Anon). In Kenya, the process of transferring, leasing, charging (using land as security for a loan), or otherwise dealing with land involves specific legal frameworks designed to protect property rights and […]
SCALPELS AND SLEDGEHAMMERS: PICKING YOUR CORPORATE BATTLE IN SHAREHOLDER DISPUTES Corporate disputes are inevitable. Some are minor bruises that heal over time; others are deep wounds requiring legal surgery. When a shareholder finds themselves in the trenches of corporate wrongdoing, they have two primary weapons under the Companies Act: the scalpel of derivative actions (Section […]