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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/buy-now-pay-later-a-different-kind-of-credit) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Dispute Resolution](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/dispute-resolution) [Security for Costs](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/security-for-costs) [IKM Advocates](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/ikm-advocates) ## [Supreme Court sets down standard guidelines on factors to be considered whilst making an order for security for costs](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/supreme-court-sets-down-standard-guidelines-on-factors-to-be-considered-whilst-making-an-order-for-security-for-costs) The Supreme Court on 17 February 2023 delivered a judgment in the case of Westmont Holdings SDN BHD v Central Bank of Kenya & 2 others \[Petition No. 16 (E023) of 2021\] (the Westmont Case) in which it outlined stand.. 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