Glossary of election terminology
The Rwandese cast their vote in the general election recently, and Kenyans are yet to cast theirs. On Tuesday 8th August 2017, the general election in Kenya will be held,…
Is your advocate ripping you off?
‘Money first, work later' is a catch phrase for the lead female character playing advocate in a Korean series, ‘Woman with a Suitcase’. K-Drama series may not be popular within…
Rights and duties of a tenant in a landlord-tenant relationship
A tenant is a person (human or legal) who has the right to use and occupy property in accordance with a tenancy agreement or lease. Sometimes, a tenant is referred…
Pre-Incorporation Contracts and Promoters
Company promoters are not directors. They do not own the company and cannot receive dividends as if they are members. When a possible client requested information regarding promoters, the above…
Res judicata: The finality of judicial decisions.
Res Judicata is the short for Res judicata pro veritate occipitur which is a Latin maxim. It finds its root in the English common law system which emphasizes judicial economy,…
We must take care of our universe and the environment
The universe and the environment are some of the biggest worries the world has. But one thing that is for sure the biggest problem with the human race is that…
Measuring injury in figures
Injury is harm occasioned on a person. It can be physical, mental or other act that leads to harm. Physical injuries are easily seen unlike most mental injuries. Sometimes, they…
Amending the Constitution
The constitution, usually referred to as the grand norm is the supreme law of every country which has one. For example, in Uganda and in Kenya, the constitution of 1995…
Age limit or hemline limit? What do we talk about?
It was a dark September night. Nicholas Mwangi, the driver of the Githurai bound matatu from Nairobi CBD; his conductor Meshack Mwangi could not contain the itch in their loins…
The duties of a landlord under a landlord-tenant relationship
You probably have a landlord. If you don’t have one, you are among the few. Typically, landlords own land which they then let/rent/lease to interested persons who are usually called…