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OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Kenya, in partnership with Anjarwalla & Khanna. OBG talks to Karim Anjarwalla, Managing Partner, Anjarwalla & Khanna.
On August 27, 2010, after much debate and a public referendum, Kenya adopted a new constitution. The first general elections under the new constitution were held in March 2013, following which the country ushered in a new government structure. Under the new structure, the republic became a unitary state with a devolved governance system comprising a national government and 47 county governments. The executive arm of the national government is headed by the president who is elected by a simple majority;…
Kenya is at a pivotal point in its economic development, buoyed by a peaceful transition of power to a new government and the historic 50th anniversary of independence from colonial rule. Despite the turbulence occasioned by the changes to the political power structure and the country’s continuing engagement in Somalia, Kenya continues to witness significant growth and economic expansion. The economy has shown great resilience and absorbed the effects of various challenges – the 2013 elections…
Intterview:Karim Anjarwalla What sort of legal and contractual challenges do firms face in cross-border deals in East Africa? KARIM ANJARWALLA: The foremost challenge faced in closing cross-border deals is the competition regulations promulgated under the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Treaty . COMESA is a regional trade bloc of African countries brought together to promote regional trade and development among other broad objectives. COMESA has recently begun to regulate…
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