MNW & Advocates LLP | Data Protection Practice | March 2026 There is a common assumption among small and medium enterprises in Kenya that data protection law is a concern for banks, hospitals, and multinationals — not for the hardware shop that keeps a customer contact list, the salon that stores client records on WhatsApp, […]
When “Probation” Doesn’t Apply: Lessons from Morintat v. CSI Energy Group Limited A Recent Employment Court Ruling That Every Kenyan Employee Should Know About a case done by our firm Case Reference: Morintat v. CSI Energy Group Limited, Cause E081 of 2024 [2026] KEELRC 248 (KLR) In a significant ruling delivered on January 30, 2026, […]
A Landmark Ruling on Non-Discrimination and Legal Capacity We are proud to announce a significant legal victory achieved by our firm, under the expert leadership of Adv. Mokua Manyara and Fiddel Castro owino in the fight for the rights of persons with disabilities in Kenya. The High Court, in the case of Macharia v I […]
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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 […]