The legalisation of documents in Kenya is a step many people only discover at the last minute. If you are emigrating, enrolling for a foreign degree, marrying abroad, registering an overseas branch of a Kenyan company, or producing a Kenyan court judgment in another jurisdiction, the destination authority will rarely accept your document at face […]
Cargo Fraud Through Mombasa: A Quiet Threat to East African Trade By OLM Law Advocates LLP — Nairobi, Kenya The Theft No One Sees Coming Most companies shipping goods into East Africa do not imagine that cargo can disappear after a vessel docks safely at the Port of Mombasa. Yet cargo fraud in Kenya is […]
Global Legal Insights – Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2024 OLM Law Advocates LLP is pleased to be part of the 13th edition of the Global Legal Insights – Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2024, a prestigious publication by the Global Legal Group. In this edition covering 19 jurisdictions, our partners John Maina and Kenneth Likoko authored the chapter on Kenya’s dispute resolution laws and regulations. […]
Navigating the Digital Nomad (Class N) Permit in Kenya In today’s global landscape, many individuals are embracing the opportunity to work remotely from various parts of the world, often referred to as digital nomadism. For those interested in making Kenya their next temporary home while continuing their work abroad, the Class N Permit for Digital […]
Kenya Court of Appeal Confirms VAT on Commercial Property Sales: Clarity at Last for Developers and Lenders Introduction: In a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for the real estate and banking sectors in Kenya, the Court of Appeal has ruled that the sale of commercial properties is subject to VAT under the Value Added Tax […]
Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide – Kenya OLM Law Advocates LLP is pleased to be part of the Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide – Kenya Chapter, a publication by Mondaq. In this edition covering eight jurisdictions, our partners John Maina and Kenneth Likoko authored the chapter on trademark disputes. The Guide examines the different kinds of trademark disputes, […]
Understanding Labor Law in Kenya: A Guide for Successful Compliance Labor law in Kenya forms the cornerstone of employer-employee relationships, establishing crucial frameworks that govern workplace interactions and protect both parties’ rights. For businesses operating in Kenya, understanding and complying with these laws is a fundamental aspect of successful operations. The Employment Act of 2007 […]
OLM Law and Kenya Go Visas Collaboration Helps Travelers OLM Law and Kenya Go Visas recently announced a collaboration aimed at improving the travel experience for visitors to Kenya. The partnership brings together the OLM Law’s expertise in Kenyan immigration law with the specialized knowledge of Kenya Go Visas in the travel and visa application […]
