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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.

DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates) advises the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) on financing of Acorn Holdings Limited (Acorn)

DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates) is pleased to be advising the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) as local counsel in relation to a USD180 million (approximately KES. 23.6 billion) financing of Acorn Holdings Limited (Acorn) for the expansion of the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) program (marketed as Qwetu and Qejani).

Amend the law to allow virtual attestation of crucial documents

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era in Kenya which forced different industries across the country to adapt and acclimate to the new normal. The legal sector rose to the challenge by embracing digital transformation to streamline and ease business processes.

The Public Benefits Organisation Act, 2013 Finally Comes into Effect

On 9 May 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration published Legal Notice 78 of 2024 (the “Notice”) which operationalized the Public Benefits Organisation Act, 2013 (the “PBO Act”) with effect from 14 May 2024 (the “Commencement Date”).