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 Act, 2013. The case of Kenya Revenue Authority v David Mwangi Ndegwa [Civil Appeal No. 65 of […]
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, their common causes, the procedural steps […]
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 […]
On 17 February 2023, the High Court at Nairobi allowed Civil Appeal No. E127 of 2020: Commissioner of Domestic Taxes versus Bank of Africa Limited upholding the finding of the Tax Appeals Tribunal that VAT is not payable on interchange fees received by issuing banks — a significant development for our banking & finance clients (i.e., banks […]
