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Opinion Pieces19 May 2026

Stakeholder Engagement Plan: The Tougher Aspect of Conservancy Work

Last week, we took at look at what exactly Stakeholder Engagement entails, as well as who the actors are. This week, we now turn our attention to the legal landscape of it all. Plus what the future holds in conservancy work in Kenya.

Kasichana Mumba · 7 min read

Publications
Publications18 May 2026

Case Summary: Baya & 3 others v Gunga (Civil Appeal E027 of 2023) [2026] KECA 899 (KLR)

Court Court of Appeal of Kenya at Malindi (Murgor, Laibuta & Ngenye JJ.A.) delivered on 15th day of May 2026…

Abigael Chilango · 6 min read

Opinion Pieces17 May 2026

Leaving the Glass House: How MMS Walks Through the ESG Gate

In the previous analysis, the fraternity was left standing at a gate, looking at a collective reflection in the glass,…

Marvelyne Kwamboka · 4 min read

Publications
Publications15 May 2026

The Illegality of Self-Help Evictions in Kenya and the Requirement for Due Process in Tenancy Disputes.

When a tenant falls into rent arrears, many landlords are tempted to act immediately by changing the padlocks, disconnecting utilities,…

Jean Marie · 2 min read

Opinion Pieces15 May 2026

Stakeholder Engagement Plan: The Tougher Aspect of Conservancy Work

Stakeholder Engagement Plan: what is it, why does it become complex and who exactly are the agencies or people involved enough to be called ‘stakeholders’? This is Part 1 of a 2 part series within conservancy work in Kenya.

Kasichana Mumba · 9 min read

Publications
Publications14 May 2026

No Instructions, No Action: The Advocate’s Duty to Act Only with Client Authority

The Foundational Principle The bedrock rule of legal practice is that the client is the principal, and the lawyer is…

Mary Matano · 6 min read

Publications14 May 2026

Ideas, Expression, and Corporate Liability: A Case Analysis of Peter Nthei Muoki & Beluga Limited v Safaricom PLC

In Peter Nthei Muoki & Beluga Limited v Safaricom PLC, the High Court was invited to determine a recurring tension…

Maureen Mutai · 4 min read

Publications
Publications13 May 2026

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Debate: A Critical Look at Tax Policy, Public Burden, and Economic Direction.

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 has not just landed quietly on Parliament’s table; it has walked straight into people’s daily lives…

Laith Chuli · 3 min read

Publications12 May 2026

Silicon Savannah Rising: Why Kenya Is Africa’s Premier Destination for Global Tech Giants

Over two decades of mobile-first innovation, world-class talent, and bold infrastructure investment have transformed Nairobi into something rare: a technology…

Mary Matano · 3 min read

Opinion Pieces11 May 2026

MOMBASA AT THE CROSSROADS

Mombasa City is expanding and growing…but at what cost? Kasichana writes on the changes in architecture, culture; and the tension between growth and preservation.

Kasichana Mumba · 10 min read

Publications11 May 2026

WILL REGISTERING TRADEMARKS IN KENYA BE APPLICABLE OUTSIDE KENYA?

Introduction Trademark protection safeguards a business’s brand identity, reputation, and commercial goodwill. In Kenya, trademarks are governed by the Trademarks…

Abigael Chilango · 3 min read

Publications
Publications09 May 2026

Where Trust Ends and Business Risk Begins.

Kenya’s business environment continues to record growth in new enterprises across diverse sectors, including retail, hospitality, professional services, and informal…

Jean Marie · 1 min read

Publications08 May 2026

The House without Land: Understanding Kenya’s Coastal Ground Lease

Along the shores of Mombasa, Lamu, and Diani, a centuries-old arrangement lets builders own their homes on land they do…

Mary Matano · 6 min read

Opinion Pieces08 May 2026

EXPLORING NEW FRONTIERS IN THE MINING SECTOR IN KWALE COUNTY

There Is a Hill in Kwale. And the World Has Noticed. Take a ride to Mrima Hill with Kasichana today. She has something to tell you.

Kasichana Mumba · 14 min read

MMS Weekly07 May 2026

The Green Paint on a Cracked Wall: Surviving the Compliance Ghost

I have a friend, let’s call him Dennis, who spent three months’ salary on a gym membership he never used.…

Marvelyne Kwamboka · 4 min read

Publications07 May 2026

Minority Shareholders and Derivative Actions in Kenya

The tension between majority rule and minority protection lies at the heart of company law. In Kenya, derivative actions, provided…

Maureen Mutai · 3 min read

Publications
Publications06 May 2026

Between Law and Reality: Kenya’s Abortion Ruling Reignites a National Debate

On 24 April 2026, the Court of Appeal of Kenya issued a decision that has once again placed abortion at…

Laith Chuli · 3 min read

Publications05 May 2026

The Long Road to Simpler Land Law

A look at how Kenya untangled decades of fragmented conveyancing law and what still needs fixing If you’ve ever tried…

Mary Matano · 3 min read

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