Every blockbuster needs a villain. We expect the villain to arrive with thunder, a scar and a sinister laugh. We rarely suspect the polite little machine sitting on the counter, blinking its blue light, asking us ever so sweetly to "tap or insert your card." Yet that is exactly where the trouble hides. The most dangerous antagonist in Kenyan retail today is not a masked intruder. It is a touchscreen PDQ terminal that cannot speak, cannot be read by touch and cannot be operated by a customer who happens to be blind. It is a villain so quiet that most business owners are cheerfully feeding it popcorn while it writes their downfall.
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal: Where Kenya’s Democracy Is Won Before a Single Vote Is Cast
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal: Where Kenya’s Democracy Is Won Before a Single Vote Is Cast By Mokua Manyara, Senior Partner, MNW & Advocates LLP There is a Swahili proverb that every aspirant should write above their desk as the country turns toward 2027: fimbo ya mbali haiui nyoka. The stick that is far away […]
Gachagua Vindicated...but the winners are the lawyers.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Legal and Compliance Audits: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future In an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, ensuring legal and compliance adherence is not just a requirement—it’s a strategic imperative. A legal and compliance audit is a thorough assessment of an organization’s operations, policies, and processes to verify compliance with national, international, and industry-specific regulations. These audits are […]
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