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Detailed explanation of the ICT Practitioners Bill in Kenya also identified as the Information Communication Technology Practitioners Bill, 2020 and pdf of the complete bill. ICT Practitioners Bill ICT Practitioners Bill contains regulations that govern the training, registration, and licensing of ICT professionals in Kenya. The bill was first introduced in parliament by Hon. Aden Duale in 2016 and rejected. It was later reintroduced by Hon Godfrey Osotsi in 2018 and passed on June 9, 2022. It is awaiting signing by the president before it becomes law. The president can also reject and send it back to parliament. In a… Read More »

How To File For Child Support in Kenya: Child support, also known as child maintenance, is court-ordered payments that go towards the upkeep of a child. Child support is usually paid by the non-custodial parent. Here is a look at some of the principles behind getting child support in Kenya. According to the Kenyan constitution, Article 53, a child has the right to receive parental care and protection. This includes equal responsibility for the father and mother to provide for their child regardless of whether they are married or not. Some of the organizations that can help you file for… Read More »

Steps on how to file a claim for your health insurance Cover in Kenya. Get your benefits for the monthly or yearly contributions you have been remitting. Health is one of the most important assets you have in life. Some of the reasons many people go to great lengths to ensure they have health insurance is because it is affordable, allows you to have a tax relief, and because accidents are unpredictable. The common health insurance plans include outpatient, inpatient, maternity, low cost, and high cost covers. Some of the insurances that offer medical cover include Jubilee insurance, AAR, APA,… Read More »

Learn what labor laws on pregnancy says about the right to maternity leave in Kenya and what pregnant mothers should do when employer denies them maternity leave. Labor Laws on pregnancy Are you pregnant and wondering how you can take a break from work without the risk of being fired? Few mothers know that employers are required by law to offer their employees maternity leave. Moreover, you are guaranteed of job security when you go for maternity leave. The Employment Act, Section 29, 2007, provides that female employees should be given maternity leave. Here is a breakdown of what the… Read More »

Learn about the Legal Requirements for Starting a Business in Kenya. Understand the licenses needed for foreigners and Kenyan citizens and where to get them. 1. Getting started, the first steps If you are thinking of starting a business, then it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with all the legal requirements you need to satisfy. Begin by visiting the website of the Nairobi City Council or going to their offices. Here, you will be able to learn about all the documents required and the process of securing them. It is also important that you visit the KRA website. This… Read More »

Want to register your trademark in in Kenya and protect your Symbol, Word, Design e.t.c from being violated or stolen? We have provided the registration guide below. Trademark registration in Kenya is done by the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI). Registration of Trade Marks in Kenya is governed by Cap 506 of the Trade Marks Act. A trade mark is defined to include anything from names, pictures, drawings, monograms, or a combination of any of these. A trademark registration protects one against intellectual property infringement and also prevents third parties from using the registered original work. Here are some guidelines… Read More »

What follows is a guide on how to file a claim for copyright infringement in Kenya.  We have also provided a DMCA Takedown URL if a website is stealing your content and posting on theirs. Formal lawsuits are costly and time-consuming considering that copyright infringement cases require the presence of an attorney. Make sure the losses you have incurred from an infringement are reasonable enough to warrant a lawsuit. It is often preferable to settle the case outside court. Here are some of the steps you should take to file a claim for copyright infringement. Understand the Law on copyright… Read More »

Learn how to copyright your work in Kenya to prevent people from stealing, redistributing, or republishing. This might be your music, innovation, creative work, or idea.   Understanding  copyright Copyright is a form of intellectual property that gives the creator of any original creative work the right to determine whether it may be copied and the conditions under which it may be copied or used by others. The copyright act in Kenya The Copyright Act gives copyright protection for artistic and musical works, literary works, sound recordings, audio-visual works, and broadcasts. This Act establishes the Kenya Copyright Board (KCB) as… Read More »

Below is a guide on how to file for appeal of a court ruling if you have lost a case in Kenya.  That is at the high court, court of appeal or Supreme court in that order. When to file an appeal In many court cases, the claimants or the defendants are not satisfied with the ruling. Fortunately, the law in Kenya provides a second chance for the parties in a court case. You can file for an appeal and the court that hears your case may either uphold the ruling of the lower court or refute it. Here is… Read More »