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How employers can use Artificial Intelligence in data protection era

How employers can use Artificial Intelligence in data protection era

Over the past few years, the world has witnessed increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in almost every sphere of life. Some of the AI solutions such as ChatGPT by OpenAI have drawn immense public attention and are said to be “revolutionary”. Governments and businesses world-wide are exploring ways of integrating AI into the economy and businesses

Fixed-term contracts shocker

Fixed-term contracts shocker

If you are employed on a fixed-term contract, prepare to go home on the expiry date unless your employer advises you otherwise. Indeed, the preparation should start from the day you sign the contract. That is the latest, crisp albeit stone-cold advisement from the Court of Appeal.

ESG Compliance in Navigating Complex Medical Negligence Claims

The discourse around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance has in recent years moved beyond the confines of corporate boardrooms and sustainability reporting. Increasingly, ESG requirements have reached sectors traditionally governed by regulatory and professional standards. One of these sectors is healthcare. ESG compliance is emerging as a critical framework in navigating complex medical negligence claims, particularly where issues of institutional accountability, patient rights, and governance structures intersect.

Confronting Kenya’s Building Collapse Crisis: A Legal and Policy Challenge

Less than 10 days into 2026, there were two reports of collapsed buildings in Nairobi. The collapse of a high rise building in South C on January 2 cast a harsh spotlight on Kenya’s construction oversight failures. Barely a week after the South C accident, two workers died and seven others were injured when a building under construction collapsed in Karen. Just over a month later, on February 11, 2026, it was reported that the wall of a construction site in Nairobi’s CBD had collapsed. On March 18, 2026, two separate construction incidents in Westlands, Nairobi and Kericho left at least two people dead and several others injured. Although Kenya has established institutions, licensing requirements, inspection mandates, and professional accountability mechanisms intended to safeguard public safety, the persistence of building collapses in Kenya underscores the need to examine not only legal and regulatory requirements, but also the practical question of enforcement and accountability.

When a Data Breach Hits: Why the First 72 Hours Define a Company’s Future

Kenyan companies are facing a surge in cyberattacks at a scale never witnessed before. While reported cyber incidents declined in the third quarter of 2025, data from the Communications Authority of Kenya shows that the National KE-CIRT/CC issued nearly 20 million cyber threat alerts, a 15.53 percent increase from the previous quarter. The spike exposes an uncomfortable reality. Even though organisations are investing in stronger systems and monitoring tools, cybercriminals are innovating at a faster pace and exploiting vulnerabilities across every sector.