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By James Gardner In 2022, law firms have access to more marketing tools than ever before. Deciding which to utilise and build upon is not a simple task, but one that all lawyers and firms must tackle in order to reach new clients. 1. Video, Video, Short Form Video and Audio Video is not going away and it is important to consider it when planning your legal marketing strategy for this year, as consumers are increasingly looking to absorb information through video. While some will put the time into reading a long blog post, others who may not have the…

If parties control the process, more tailored solutions than those that would be ordered by a court may be reached By Deborah Ruff, Charles Goslong, Julia Belcher and Charlotte Stewart-Jones There are two ways in which mediation of a dispute can be made compulsory. The first is a matter of contract, in which the parties include in their dispute resolution clause a multi-step process which obliges them to go to mediation as a precondition to commencing litigation or arbitration. The second is legislation requiring all or certain cases to go to mediation before or at an early stage of litigation. There…

By Gilbert Muyumbu Perhaps nothing sums up the promise of the NARC administration better than seeing the newly-appointed Tourism minister Raphael Tuju walking to KICC and throwing officials of then just defeated ruling party KANU, out of the party’s headquarters at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). This was one of the first acts of reclaiming public property from the misappropriation it had been subjected to under the just-ended KANU administration. The KANU administration had turned the publicly-funded KICC into its party headquarters. NARC, having campaigned on a platform of reclaiming public property lost to corruption under KANU, reversed this,…

African nations have a varied approach to Islamic law. A few majority Muslim countries, like Somalia, have embraced it while others, like Senegal, have rejected it. Some have opted for a mix. By Kate Hairsine For non-Muslims, Shariah law is often associated with savage punishments, intolerance and the policing of morality — especially of women. But in many cases, this isn’t the reality on the ground in Africa, experts say. What is Shariah? Sharia refers to the system of duties and obligations that govern all aspects of Muslim life, from personal and public behavior to religious observance, as well as family and business…

By Carmel Rickard The decision of a Kenyan judge has won high praise from trainers at a recent judicial core skills workshop by the Judicial Institute for Africa (JIFA), held in Cape Town and attended by judges from 12 African countries. The decision, by high court judge Enoch Mwita, dealt with a situation in which the President of the country, Uhuru Kenyatta, was held to have ignored the constitution by failing to appoint a member of the Judicial Service Commission. Justice Mohamed Warsame was elected by the judges of the Court of Appeal as their representative on the JSC, but…

Dealing with home ownership Enkavilla properties founder and managing director Lilian Nzula has expertise in projects and partnerships management, team building and operational efficiency, business development, finance, risk and compliance and IT security. Ms. Nzula also has a solid experience leading people and businesses in technology across Sub-Sahara Africa, and worked with global brand IBM before co-founding Enkavilla Properties Limited. She says her drive lies in problem solving and working in business development, identifying the true challenge of effective business development as well as embracing a data driven approach to ensure incremental growth in overall value for her organization. She…

By Fredrick Mainda Majority of Kenyans are likely to blame a public officer whenever corruption is brought up in a public discourse. This may be attributed to immense obligations and expectations placed on public and state officers by the legal instruments in the fight against corruption. Whereas public officers bear the greatest responsibility in promoting integrity not only in public service but also in society, one may argue, has caused a negative effect on the general public who are seen as inconsequential in graft fight. The Constitution and other legal instruments have placed a civic duty on the public to…

Financial technology (fintech) enterprise Branch International has welcomed the approval from Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) backing its plan to buy Century Microfinance Bank Limited (Century MFB). Branch International Limited (Branch), a digital lending financial solutions provider through its local subsidiary Branch Kenya, has secured the necessary Ministerial exemption and regulatory approvals allowing it to conclude the acquisition of a majority stake in the deposit-taking microfinance bank. With the acquisition, Branch Kenya will soon be making a landmark transition as the first digital lender to expand into the microfinance banking market, allowing for deposit-taking financial services and enhanced lending…

The recorded music market in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) grew by 9.6 percent in 2021 according to IFPI, the organization that represents the recorded music industry worldwide. Figures released today in IFPI’s Global Music Report break out recorded music revenues in the SSA region for the first time. They show that growth was driven by streaming revenues which were up 20.1 percent. “I can attest to the fact that investment by record companies in the Sub-Saharan Africa music scene has created opportunities in the music industry, both regionally and on a global scale,” said IFPI’s SSA Regional Director, Angela Ndambuki. …

By Victor Adar In 2020, people were surprised to see small cars turned into “viosks” on Thika road by pass, Thika Super Highway. During that time, most car owners would go to Kinangop to bring fresh farm produce and start selling on the roadside. And, for the nearly nine months that learning institutions were closed as a measure to control the spread of coronavirus, people were surprised to see schools being converted into chicken rearing grounds. There is also the current Royal Media Services’ Viewsasa app which allows users to register as agents and earn commissions by buying airtime, paying…