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Order 10 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), 2010 of Kenya deals with the consequences of non-appearance, default of defence, and failure to serve a statement of defence in civil proceedings. This order is critical in regulating the litigation process as it deals with the processes that come right at the onset of the case. Order 10 […]

Case Brief Mokua Manyara FactsThis was an Appeal to the Supreme Court from the ruling of the Court of Appeal rendered under the provisions of Rule 5 (2) (b) of Court of Appeal Rules. Four (4) advocates, Deynes Muriithi, Alexander Muchemi, Mwalimu Anna Konuche, and Paul Kibiku on behalf of 1047 other petitioners moved to […]

What to look out for when signing contracts in Kenya When reviewing/signing commercial contracts under Kenyan law, several key aspects should be considered to ensure compliance and protect the interests of the parties involved. Here are the critical elements to check: 1. Contractual Capacity Legal Age: Ensure that all parties involved have the legal capacity to […]

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Case Brief (Mokua Manyara)1 Brief Factual background The Appellant invoked the intervention of the Supreme Court of Kenya seeking conservatory orders, inter alia, staying the Court of Appeal decision declaring the seat of Governor Meru County vacant upon successful challenge by the Respondents after the 2013 general elections. Further, the Appellant sought the Supreme Court’s […]

Isabela Coleto, LLM in Advanced Studies in Public International Law from Leiden University and former Legal Consultant for the Defence at the International Criminal Court. Introduction The proliferation, accessibility, connectivity, and capabilities of camera-embedded and internet-enabled mobile devices are transforming the way criminal investigators and prosecutors collect, evaluate, and present evidence at trial. This is particularly […]

The Sports Dispute Tribunal is established under Section 55 of the Sports Act,1 Kenya. The tribunal exercises its jurisdiction,2 which empowers it to hear and determine appeals against decisions made by National Sports Organizations and their umbrella organizations whose rules specifically allow appeals to the tribunal, and appeals from the decisions of the Registrar of […]