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MINING LAWINTERNATIONAL GOLD TRADE THE LEGAL PROCESS EVERY SERIOUS INVESTOR MUST UNDERSTAND

May 6, 20260

INTRODUCTION Gold trading continues to attract investors seeking stability and high-value returns. However, behind every legitimate transaction lies a tightly regulated legal process that, if ignored, exposes parties to fraud, regulatory sanctions, and significant financial loss. At Ruth Rotich & Co. Advocates, we routinely advise clients on structuring compliant and secure gold transactions across borders....

EXCLUSION OF CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK FROM INHERITANCE IN ISLAMIC LAW IS A COMPLETE VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 53 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA

Family LawEXCLUSION OF CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK FROM INHERITANCE IN ISLAMIC LAW IS A COMPLETE VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 53 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA

January 15, 20260

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of Kenya on 30/06/2025 declared itself in the case of FAAF v RFM & 2 others (Petition E035 of 2023) in an appeal concerning whether children born out of wedlock to a deceased Muslim parent could be excluded from inheritance under Islamic law. The appellant argued that section 2(3) of...

Ruth Rotich & Company AdvocatesREQUIREMENTS FOR LICENCING DIGITAL CREDIT BUSINESSES

September 26, 20242

INTRODUCTION The Central Bank of Kenya Regulations,2022 doesn’t apply to institutions licensed under the Banking Act, the Microfinance Act, 2006, the Sacco Societies Act 2008, the Kenya Post Office Kenya Post Office Savings Bank Act, credit arrangements involving the provision of credit by a person that is merely incidental to the sale of goods...

trust lawREGISTRATION OF A TRUST IN KENYA

September 21, 20240

INTRODUCTION A trust is a fiduciary relationship where a settlor (person setting up the trust) gives another party, known as the trustee, the right to hold title to property or assets for the benefit of a third party commonly referred to as beneficiaries. Following the enactment of the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act, 2024...

Gender lawINTERESTING PROVISIONS IN THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS BILL,2024

September 11, 20240

INTRODUCTION Mothers have a hard time when it comes to having a safe space to breastfeed their newborns especially in a public set up. This BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS BILL,2024 tabled before the National Assembly has proposed interesting provisions to ensure that a lactating mother is not discriminated at work or in public. August 1-August 7 marked...

Climate change lawKEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE (CARBON MARKETS) REGULATIONS,2024

July 26, 20240

INTRODUCTION Carbon markets have become increasingly popular globally. The aim of carbon markets to reduce carbon emission while trading attracting huge returns. Delta Airlines,Netflix,Nespresso, Air France-KLM,Apple and Kering are top companies buying carbon credits in Kenya. The Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations,2024 have introduced provisions for one to qualify for implementation of carbon projects in...

Family LawVOIDABILITY OF CUSTOMARY MARRIAGES

June 28, 20240

INTRODUCTION In an interesting case of EMM v PMK ; Divorce Cause E023 of 2023 delivered on 15/05/2024. Facts are as follows: The petitioner contracted a marriage with the respondent in June 1987 as per Kamba Customary Law, within Machakos County in the Republic of Kenya. The parties lived as husband and wife at their...

Employment law Ruth Rotich & Company AdvocatesLITIGATION OR ARBITRATION IN EMPLOYMENT CASES? AVENUES OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

June 19, 20245

INTRODUCTIONIn a recent case Okeyo v Board of Directors HHI Management Service Limited & another, a ruling was delivered on 6/05/24, the Honorable court rendered itself that arbitral clauses in employment contract was atypical and underlined the reality of the unequal bargaining power between the employer and the employee. Such clauses were imposed on employees...

International LawNEW PHASE; THE PUBLIC BENEFITS ORGANIZATIONS (PBOs) REPLACING NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS(NGOs)

May 29, 20240

INTRODUCTION The Public Benefits Organization Act,2013 came into operation on 9/05/2024 vide a gazette notice number 78. This act replaces the Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination Act,1990. Therefore all non-governmental organizations registered under the repealed Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination Act,1990 have to comply and be registered as Public Benefit Organizations (PBOs) within one year. The Public Benefits...

Company LawTHE COMPANIES (FOREIGN COMPANIES) REGULATIONS, 2024

May 22, 20240

INTRODUCTION The Companies(Foreign Companies) Regulations,2024 introduces a few changes regarding the process registration of foreign companies in Kenya. This will be discussed below. A. Documents required during registration The documents needed during the application for registration include:- Notarized copy of the foreign company’s certificate of incorporation or registration Notarized copy of its constitution. Certified translation...

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MINING LAWINTERNATIONAL GOLD TRADE THE LEGAL PROCESS EVERY SERIOUS INVESTOR MUST UNDERSTAND

Family LawEXCLUSION OF CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK FROM INHERITANCE IN ISLAMIC LAW IS A COMPLETE VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 53 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA

Ruth Rotich & Company AdvocatesREQUIREMENTS FOR LICENCING DIGITAL CREDIT BUSINESSES

trust lawREGISTRATION OF A TRUST IN KENYA

Gender lawINTERESTING PROVISIONS IN THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS BILL,2024

Climate change lawKEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE (CARBON MARKETS) REGULATIONS,2024

Family LawVOIDABILITY OF CUSTOMARY MARRIAGES

Employment law Ruth Rotich & Company AdvocatesLITIGATION OR ARBITRATION IN EMPLOYMENT CASES? AVENUES OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

International LawNEW PHASE; THE PUBLIC BENEFITS ORGANIZATIONS (PBOs) REPLACING NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS(NGOs)

Company LawTHE COMPANIES (FOREIGN COMPANIES) REGULATIONS, 2024

May 6, 2026INTERNATIONAL GOLD TRADE THE LEGAL PROCESS EVERY SERIOUS INVESTOR MUST UNDERSTAND

January 15, 2026EXCLUSION OF CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK FROM INHERITANCE IN ISLAMIC LAW IS A COMPLETE VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 53 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA

September 26, 2024REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENCING DIGITAL CREDIT BUSINESSES

September 21, 2024REGISTRATION OF A TRUST IN KENYA

September 11, 2024INTERESTING PROVISIONS IN THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS BILL,2024

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