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Privacy is a fundamental human right and is central to the protection of human dignity. In its simplest form, the right to privacy allows each human being to be left alone in a core that is inviolable. As we continue to celebrate Data Privacy Day, we look at key takeaways..
In today’s digital age, where information flows at an unprecedented pace and is a major driving force behind economies and societies, data breaches have become a common concern for individuals and organisations alike. Cybersecurity threats and data breaches have surged gl..
MMAKS Advocates | ALN Uganda reviews some of the Intellectual Property (IP) rulings/judgements from 2023 within East Africa and this list is not in any particular order. Due to increased awareness of IP rights in the region, rights owners have taken precautionary measures..
Kenya has implemented a visa-free policy, exempting all foreign nationals from visa requirements, effective 1 January 2024. This means that foreign visitors will no longer be required to obtain a visa for entry into Kenya regardless of nationality. In lieu of the tr..
The Affordable Housing Bill, 2023 (the Bill) has been tabled before the National Assembly. The Bill comes against the backdrop of the High Court decision on the validity of the Affordable Housing Levy (the Levy) provided for in the Finance Act 2023, rendered on 28 Novembe..
In a Gazette Notice on 21 November 2023, the Cabinet Secretary for Health designated 22 November 2023 as the commencement date of the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 (SHIA). This act repeals the National Health Insurance Fund Act, 1989 (NHIF Act) to establish a fr..
As the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) advances through various negotiation phases, several stakeholders have introduced operational tools to facilitate its implementation. One of these tools is the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), whic..
On 9 October 2023, the Privatisation Bill 2023 was assented to by Kenya’s President William Ruto to repeal and replace the Privatisation Act which was passed in 2005. The implementation of the new legislation commenced on 27 October 2023.
On Monday, 09 October 2023, the President assented to the 2023 Privatization Act. The Act will overhaul the regulatory framework for privatizing public entities established by the 2005 Privatization Act. It represents a notable and hopeful advancement in privatizati..
