Data Protection in the Financial Sector
October 29, 2024 Recent data protection cases handled by Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) reveal growing issues among digital lenders and employers, especially regarding privacy breaches. A key concern involves digital lenders who have faced complaints over practices like unauthorized access to contacts of loan defaulters. The ODPC has penalized digital lenders […]
FEMICIDE AWARENESS
November 27, 2024 “Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home – so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. Yet they are the world of the individual person; the neighborhood he lives in; the school or college he attends; the […]
Data Protection in the Financial Sector
Recent data protection cases handled by Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) reveal growing issues among digital lenders and employers, especially regarding privacy breaches. A key concern involves digital lenders who have faced complaints over practices like unauthorized access to contacts of loan defaulters. The ODPC has penalized digital lenders who use intrusive […]
How to Resolve Business Disputes Through Arbitration and Mediation
Business disputes are a common challenge in today’s fast-paced commercial world. Whether it’s contractual disagreements, partnership conflicts, or misunderstandings between companies, resolving these issues is crucial to maintaining business relationships and operations. While litigation is the traditional route to resolve disputes, it can often be expensive, time-consuming, and damaging to relationships. Thankfully, arbitration and mediation […]
Public Benefits Organisations(NGO)
On May 14, 2024, Kenya enacted the Public Benefit Organizations Act, 2013 (PBO Act), replacing the Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination Act, 1990 (NGO Act). This legislation introduces a comprehensive framework for the registration and regulation of Public Benefit Organizations (PBOs) in Kenya. Organizations previously registered under the NGO Act are granted a one-year transition period, from […]
Business Law Amendment Analysis Affecting Microfinance Industry
Analysis of the Business Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 and Its Implications for Non-Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions Introduction The Business Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 has introduced transformative changes directly affecting non-deposit-taking microfinance institutions (NDTMFIs) in Kenya. These amendments aim to enhance regulatory oversight, promote transparency, and safeguard borrower interests. It is imperative for all NDTMFIs to promptly […]
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Trust, independence, and the sustainability of organizations must be built on the pillars of equity, inclusion, and diversity. This brings robustness to the board and results in effective performance. – Dupe Olusola The Need for Corporate Governance in Institutions Corporate governance refers to the system of rules, practices, and processes by which institutions are directed […]
MEDIATION
November 25, 2024 Mediation Training Institute East Africa The Benefits of Mediation as a Form of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediation is a widely recognized method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and mutual understanding. Unlike litigation, which can be adversarial and protracted, mediation provides a more amicable and cost-effective approach to resolving […]
FEMICIDE AWARENESS
November 27, 2024 “Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home – so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. Yet they are the world of the individual person; the neighborhood he lives in; the school or college he attends; the […]
