Overnight Success! Not on the EACC’s Radar: A Review of the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Stanley Mombo’s Case
The menace of money laundering, economic crimes, and corruption contribute to the moral
decadence in society with its rise in recent times. In Kenya, the Anti-Corruption and
Economic Crimes Act (ACECA) was implemented to serve as a tool to address this
challenge.
The Role of the Senate in theConsideration and Enactment ofMoney Bills in Kenya
A bicameral system of governance consists of two legislative chambers that work together
to enact laws and oversee the functions of the government.
CIVIL FORFEITURE IN KENYA
Forfeiture is defined as the loss of goods/chattels as a punishment for some crime ormisdemeanor by an owner. It is the process by which property suspected to be an outcomeof a crime or used to commit a crime is confiscated by the relevant authorities.There exist two types of forfeiture in law: Civil and Criminal forfeiture. […]
Legal analysis of the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Interest Rates: Regulatory Processunder Section 44 of the Banking Act
On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a pivotal judgment in Supreme Court
Petition Number E005 of 2023, Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited versus Santowels
Limited. The Court held that interest rates on loans and facilities advanced by banks and
financial institutions are subject to the regulatory process under Section 44 of the Banking
Act. This section mandates prior approval by the Cabinet Secretary before increasing the
rate of banking charges.
Understanding Intestate Succession in Kenya: What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will?
Have you ever wondered what happens to a person’s property when they die without
leaving a will? This situation is known as intestate succession. In Kenya, the process of
distributing such a person’s property is guided by the Law of Succession Act (Cap 160)
and the Probate and Administration Rules.
