White Collar Crime in Kenya: The term white collar crime refers to financial criminal dealings or insider dealings committed by persons at management level. Crimes in the corporate world are hardly reported in order to preserve the name or brand of renowned corporations. In fact, many people get away with these sorts of crimes owing […]
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Understanding the Law on Manslaughter in Kenya
Understanding the law on The Law on Manslaughter in Kenya: There is a big difference between murder and manslaughter. The main distinguishing factor between both of these offenses is the presence and absence of malice aforethought. Malice aforethought determines the rights of the accused in terms of which court will hear their case, whether they […]
Filing for Bankruptcy in Kenya under the Insolvency Act
Get to know of the requirements and process of filing for Bankruptcy in Kenya under the Insolvency Act. When a person makes a claim of bankruptcy, their main intention is to get a break from creditors who are harassing them. In some cases, the debtor gets a total relief from their debts while in other […]
Case Law on Double Jeopardy in Kenya
The law on double jeopardy in Kenya protects people for being tried twice for the same offense. Section 50 (2) of the constitution emphasizes on the importance of a fair trial for every accused person. Section 50 (2) also states that no one should be charged for an offense in respect of an omission or […]
Law on Robbery With Violence in Kenya and sentence
One of the most serious robbery classifications is robbery with violence. Here is a brief look at robbery with violence offense penalty laws and sentence. What Constitutes a Crime of Robbery in Kenya? Robbery involves taking another person’s property, in their presence, and by intimidation, violence, or threat. For an offense to qualify as robbery […]
The Law on First Degree Murder In Kenya
In Kenya, first degree murder is a premeditated act. This means that a person accused of first degree murder planned how to execute the deed, knew the consequences of their actions, and they were not mistaken about the outcome of their actions. Below is a look at what is required to prove first degree murder […]
