School of Law: Recent submissions
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Access to Land Justice: an Overview of the Environment and Land Court in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Access to land justice is the ability of marginalised communities confront, manage daily legal problems and seek redress and demands for their rights in land which is a key element of sustainable development. However, ... -
An Analysis of the Specialised System of Pension Dispute Resolution in Kenya
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Asset Recovery in Corruption Cases: Towards a More Efficient Legal Framework for Recovering Assets
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Kenya‟s legal framework for asset recovery establishes the EACC and the ARA, and bestows upon them powers to recover assets acquired through corrupt conduct. Although it was expected that the framework would be efficacious ... -
A Critique on the Constitutionality of Adverse Possession in Kenya
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An Examination of Asset Seizure, Preservation, Forfeiture and Management in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Asset seizure and forfeiture as part of asset recovery is the process through which law enforcement identify and trace assets linking them to crime and criminal activity and allow for seizure and confiscation of the ... -
The Counter-terrorism Challenge in Implementation of the Non-refoulment Principle in Refugee Law in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study will examine various instruments both international and national as well as court decisions from various jurisdictions in the attempt to find a middle ground between public interest and national security as well ... -
An Evaluation of the Role of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in the Protection of Women's Rights Under the Maputo Protocol
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study investigates the extent to which the African Court has protected the rights of women and girls as enshrined in the Maputo Protocol. Despite the fact that in theory, the Court is empowered to interpret the ... -
Controlled Tenancy Statutes in Kenya: a Case for Harmonization
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Enhancing Child Justice in Kenya: an Appraisal of the Implementation of the Rights of Child Offenders
(University of Nairobi, 2021)More than 12,000 children interact with the criminal justice system every year. A large percentage of these children are exposed to physical, mental and sexual abuse while interacting with the criminal justice system.1 ... -
Assessing Kenya’s Compliance With the International Regulatory Framework for the Protection of Refugees: a Right to Health Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The intrinsic prerogative to “the highest attainable standard of health” is anchored in international legal texts and serves [or rather is presumed to serve] as the cornerstone of any country’s practical consideration of ... -
Protection of Derivative Action Claims Under the Companies Act, 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Derivative action claims are crucial in promoting the protection of the minority shareholders rights, and it is equally a necessary tool in promoting good corporate governance in a company. The Companies Act of 2015 provides ... -
Corporate Governance: Insider Trading Perspective in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The thesis examines corporate governance from the standpoint of insider trading. Furthermore, the study digs deeper into Kenya's legislative and supervisory framework's shortcomings in discovering, interrogating, prosecuting, ... -
Legal Framework on Sovereign Debt Restructuring in the Face of Debt Crisis Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Unsustainable sovereign debt may result in adverse economic problems within a Country. Recently, the excessive accumulation of sovereign debt in Kenya has raised issues both locally and internationally this will lead to ... -
Corporate Failure of the Sugar Industry in Kenya: a Study of Mumias Sugar Company
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Corporate governance is central to the success of any business entity, irrespective of its legal formation. This is because corporate governance encompasses the processes, practices and a system of rules that anchors the ... -
Children’s Right to Participation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The right to participate by children is a global issue that has received attention and this is witnessed regionally and specifically in Kenya. This was the inspiration to carry out the current study examining the various ... -
Towards Good Governance: an Appraisal of the Role of Article 10 of the Constitution in Implementation of Public Procurement Law in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The promulgation of the 2010 Constitution was a major milestone towards realizing good governance in Kenya. Article 10 of the Constitution outlines national values and principles of governance that ought to permeate public ... -
Revisiting Work Injury Benefits Framework for Kenya: a Case for Review of Wiba 2007
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Work Injury Benefits Act CAP 236 of the Laws of Kenya (WIBA), was one of the highlights of labour reforms in 2007 that was seeking to promote employees’ rights to compensation for work related injuries. However, WIBA ... -
Towards Achieving Political Federation in East Africa Community- Challenges , Successes and Opportunities
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study assesses the challenges, successes and opportunities in the realization of a political federation in the East African Community (EAC) as the ultimate object of the treaty. It argues that although the Summit has ... -
Court Annexed Mediation as a Tool for Access to Justice for Children in Kenya a Case Study of Milimani Children’s Court
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Access to Justice in Kenya’s courts has been epitomised by delays in delivery of judgments occasioned by backlog of cases. The Constitution of Kenya (2010) propagated the use of Mechanism for alternative dispute resolution ... -
The Institutional Challenges Facing Implementation of Anti-money Laundering Law in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With the enactment of Anti Money Laundering (AML) and terrorism prevention laws in 2012 and supporting subsidiary legislation addressing the many deficiencies, Kenya is considered compliant with international AML and ...
