Legal opinion on Retirement Benefits Act Amendments 2025 under Kenya’s Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Laws. Expert analysis, compliance insights, and practical guidance for retirement schemes. Introduction The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, signed into law on June 14, 2025, introduces sweeping changes across Kenya’s financial landscape. Among […]
Cautions and caveats in land transactions in Kenya protect property rights under the Land Registration Act, 2012. Learn who can lodge them, how to file, effects, and removal. Cautions and Caveats in Land Transactions in Kenya, Land caution Kenya, land caveat Kenya, caution vs caveat Kenya, how to lodge a caution in Kenya, remove a […]
Contracting-out under the NSSF Act allows employers in Kenya to redirect Tier II NSSF contributions into private retirement schemes. Here’s the step-by-step guide. Contracting-Out under the NSSF Act, NSSF Kenya, Tier II contributions, RBA contracting-out, retirement benefits law Kenya, employer compliance. What Is Contracting-Out Under the NSSF Act? Contracting-Out under the NSSF Act is a […]
Learn what Kenya’s Data Protection Act means for your business. Discover compliance requirements, penalties, and how to turn data protection into a business advantage. Data Protection Act Kenya, Kenya data protection compliance, ODPC registration, data privacy law Kenya, business data protection Kenya, George Omwansa Okenyo, Okenyo Omwansa Advocates. Why Was the Data Protection Act Enacted […]
Learn what utility models are in Kenya, who qualifies, their benefits, and how they differ from patents. A practical guide by George Omwansa Okenyo for innovators, SMEs, and businesses. Utility models Kenya, Kenya intellectual property law, patent vs utility model, KIPI utility model, IP protection Kenya, SMEs innovation Kenya, George Omwansa Okenyo, Okenyo Omwansa Advocates. […]
Introduction: Why Trademarks Matter for Your Business When I advise clients on protecting their brands, the first question they often ask is: Do I really need a trademark? My answer is always yes. A trademark is not just a logo or a catchy word — it’s your business identity. It’s what customers associate with quality, […]
Introduction By George Okenyo Omwansa As an advocate who has worked extensively with succession, estate planning, and family wealth structures in Kenya, I have watched with great interest the introduction of the Trust Administration Bill, 2025. This proposed legislation marks a pivotal moment in Kenya’s legal landscape because it seeks to repeal both the Trustees […]
By Okenyo Omwansa Advocates TL;DR 👉 Bottom line: Property is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make—protect it with the right legal support. Introduction: Why Property Transactions Are High-Stakes Buying or selling property is often the biggest financial decision you’ll ever make. Whether it’s your dream home, a commercial building, or land for future […]
By Okenyo Omwansa Advocates TL;DR 👉 Bottom line: Patents protect your ideas, fuel your business growth, and promote innovation. Introduction: Why Patents Are the Unsung Heroes of Innovation Picture this: you spend five years developing a groundbreaking agricultural machine that boosts crop yields by 40%. You’ve poured in time, money, sweat, and tears. You’re finally […]
Buying or selling property in Kenya is a big step, and for most people, it’s one of the largest investments they’ll ever make. But here’s the truth: signing a sale agreement isn’t enough to secure that investment. There’s another step that often gets overlooked but is absolutely vital — notarization. At Okenyo Omwansa Advocates, we’ve […]