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
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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.
This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the latest legal developments, including the enactment of new Acts, Bills, and Regulations that have a significant impact on various sectors and businesses. As the legal landscape continues to evolve, it's crucial to stay informed about these changes and understand how they may affect your operations, compliance requirements and strategic decisions.
The rise of the global gig economy where more people are working as freelancers and side-jobs, fuelled by increased access to smartphones and internet connectivity, has transformed Kenya's employment landscape. This has ushered a new era of flexibility, autonomy, and remote working. Platforms like Uber, Bolt, Jumia, and Glovo have empowered Kenyans to engage in freelance and short-term work, significantly contributing to this economic shift.
By the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Kenyans committed to a government based on the essential values of human rights, equality, freedom, democracy, social justice and the rule of law. The people of Kenya chose to exercise their sovereign and inalienable right to determine the form of governance to adopt. At the core of any democratic society is the element of public participation. The Constitution has embedded this principle in its Preamble, Article 10(2) on national values and Article 118 which speaks to public access and participation.
Kenya is no stranger to carbon trading. In fact, the Berkeley Carbon Trading Project Voluntary Registry Offsets database ranked Kenya as the second-largest issuer of voluntary carbon market credits in Africa in 2022, trailing the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Globally, climate change is recognized as one of the most serious threats to humanity. The Paris Agreement, which was a global response to climate change, recognizes the need for adequate funds to finance the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-resilient development. Dubbed ‘transition finance’, the funding needed for the transition to a low-carbon sustainable future is fundamental to the fight against climate change.