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 […]
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 […]