In a landmark judgment delivered on 13th February 2026, the High Court of Kenya at Milimani delivered a decisive blow to a bank’s attempt to exercise its statutory power of sale. Florence Edelquon Wendoh v SBM Bank Kenya Limited is more than just one widow’s victory, it is a masterclass in what [...]
In a significant ruling that underscores the importance of transparency and fairness in financial services, the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has imposed a substantial penalty on Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya Limited (GT Bank) for violations related to misleading representations and unconscionable conduct. Released on February 24, 2026, this decision [...]
INTRODUCTION On 15th October 2025, the President assented to law, among others, the Land (Amendment) Act. The centrality of land as a factor of production needs no gainsaying , thus, the need to internalize the changes brought by the amendments. LAND (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2025 The following amendments are introduced by [...]
VAT is a type of tax that is imposed on the supply of goods and services, with the eventual consumer bearing the Tax burden. In a recent decision, under the case of Kenya Revenue Authority v Ndegwa (Civil Appeal 65 of 2019) [2025] KECA 510 (KLR), the Court of Appeal, [...]
Muchiri v Beiersdorf East Africa Limited (Cause E096 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 502 (20 February 2025) (Judgment) KOMM Advocates has further engendered the doctrine of constructive dismissal as one of the remedies in Kenya’s labour law jurisprudence. In a decision delivered on 20th February 2025 by Radido J in Muchiri [...]
New Rules for Microfinance Lending & Recovery The Business Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, effective December 27, 2024, introduces key changes to the Microfinance Act, focusing on consumer rights and ethical practices. Lending Transparency Ethical Collection & Recovery Compliance & Legal Framework Non-deposit taking Microfinance Businesses must comply with: Review existing [...]
Spotlight on “Smith & another v Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (As receiver of Chase Bank Limited) & another (Civil Appeal E022 of 2022) [2025] KECA 294 (KLR) (21 February 2025) (Judgment).” KOMM Advocates recently secured an important win at the Court of Appeal for Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation in Smith & another v Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation [...]