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June 3, 2016
By Erick Odiwuor Kenya Law scooped the 2nd runners up prize during in the 2016 edition of the Annual International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) ‘Uwazi Cup’ tournament held on 14th May 2016 at the Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani. The Uwazi Cup brings together teams from various stakeholders involved in the administration of justice, including the judiciary, […]
June 2, 2016
Supreme Court Holds Litigant Liable for Defamation for Comments Made by “Friends” on Her Facebook Post, its Republication therein and through Email. Douglas James Pritchard V Katherine Anne Van Nes (Vaney) Honourable Mr. Justice A. Saunders April 20, 2016 Reported by Linda Awuor & Faith Wanjiku Brief Facts: The Plaintiff was a school teacher and […]
May 31, 2016
The World Bank Group – Kenya Office will be holding an Open Day for Project Implementing Units (PIU) on 7th June 2016 at the Nairobi Club. The purpose of the open day is for PIU to showcase activities they are undertaking and to have beneficiaries of the support highlight how the assistance has contributed towards […]
May 20, 2016
The Mediation Accreditation Committee (MAC) is a committee established under section 59A of the Civil Procedure Act (Chapter 21, Laws of Kenya). The appointment of the current Committee members was made by the Hon Chief Justice through Gazette Notice No 1088 of 2015.1 Chaired by the Chairman of the Rules Committee, Hon Justice Alnashir Visram […]
May 20, 2016
The scope of international protection that should be extended to prior-registered trademarks Nairobi Java House Ltd v Mandela Auto Spares Ltd High Court of Uganda, at Kampala Civil Appeal No. 13 of 2015 Hon.Mr. Justice Christopher Madrama Izama February 9, 2016. Reported by Linda Awuor & Kevin Kakai Download the Decision Brief Facts: On […]
May 20, 2016
Whether the courts of England or Hungary should have jurisdiction to determine proceedings concerning the future welfare of two young girls who are Hungarian nationals In the matter of N (Children) Lord Neuberger (President), Lady Hale (Deputy President), Lord Kerr, Lord Wilson, Lord Carnwath April 30, 2016 Reported by Linda Awuor & Kevin Kakai Download […]
May 17, 2016
Are you a not-for-profit legal organisation in need of legal research resources? The International Law Book Facility (ILBF) welcomes applications for legal textbooks from the ILBF’s booklist from legal professional bodies, law schools, universities and other institutions and individuals (but NOT profit-making law practices) in Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. Since 2005 […]
May 13, 2016
Remedial Action taken against a President for Breach of his Constitutional Obligations is Legally Binding. Economic Freedom Fighters v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others; Democratic Alliance v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others Mogoeng CJ, Moseneke DCJ, Bosielo AJ, Cameron J, Froneman J, Jafta J, Khampepe J, Madlanga J, Mhlantla J, Nkabinde […]
May 13, 2016
Forfeiture of the Position of Deputy Secretary General to make way for an in-coming Secretary General from the same Partner State is in effect not a Withdrawal as under Article 67 (2) of the Treaty. In the matter of: A request by the Council of Ministers of the East African Community for an Advisory Opinion […]
May 13, 2016
The EACJ will not extend the Time Limit Set for Instituting References by Legal and Natural persons under the Treaty. Mr. Audace Ngendakumana v the Attorney General of the Republic of Burundi. Monica Mugenyi,PJ; Isaac Lenaola, DPJ; Fakihi A.Jundu, J November 27, 2015 Reported by Linda Awuor & Faith Wanjiku Download the Decision Brief […]
