This legal alert summarizes the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner’s (ODPC) decision in ODPC Complaint No. 677 of 2022.
March 2023
Obtaining documentary proof of the source of funds is one of the anti-money laundering (AML) practices put in place by banks to reduce the risk of money laundering and or the funds being proceeds derived from criminal activity such as corruption, drug trafficking, and misappropriation of public funds.
Rwanda has been a leader in implementing innovative approaches towards achieving technological advancement. One of their noteworthy efforts is the Electronic Mortgage Registration System (EMRS), a modern system used to register mortgages on property throughout the country.
We had the opportunity to conduct an exclusive interview with a group of pensioners who had decided to take advantage of the recently quashed amendment to the Retirement Benefits Act that would have allowed them early access to their savings for purposes of buying a residential house.
Discover how to sever a co-tenancy, be it joint tenancy or tenancy in common, and the legal implications involved.
After engaging with our past three article series, you may have wondered how one can then sever a co-tenancy, whether be it joint tenancy or tenancy in common. Worry not, we shall enlighten you on what the way forward is if you have found yourself pondering over this matter.
Discover the hidden gem of Lake Kivu, where breath-taking views meet promising real estate opportunities. Learn how the extraction of methane gas is driving growth in the region, in the latest edition of the magazine.
In Tanzania, the LUKU System has been adopted as the primary prepaid metering solution for electricity and has been successful in increasing access to electricity for many people across the country. “LUKU” is the acronym of "Lipa Umeme Kadiri Utumiavyo" meaning "Pay for electricity as you need it."
Another issue that was brought up before the Court of Appeal in the recent case of Kasera & Another vs. Richard [2022] KECA 1025 (KLR) was the question of whether the Land Registration Act, 2012 (the “LRA”) could be applied retroactively.
Unlocking the secrets to affordable housing in Kenya. Why you need to know about the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company, a government-backed institution that aims to increase homeownership and make mortgage lending more affordable and accessible.