Forest cover in Kenya accounts for only about 7.4% of the total land area,[1] well below the constitutional aspirations of tree cover of at least 10%.[2]
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Turning the Tide of Plastic Pollution
Corporate social responsibility and Pro bono are entwined in our DNA because our people believe deeply in making the world a better place are committed to the environment and our social impact.
The Mechanics of a Potential US-Kenya FTA Within East Africa’s Existing Customs Union
In 2020, the US and Kenya commenced negotiations to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Transforming Access to Healthcare Through a First Mile Approach
Building a strong ecosystem of like-minded institutions to make access, affordability and quality healthcare available to all including the less fortunate is important, observes ALN Kenya Managing Partner Karim Anjarwalla as he lay the ground for discussions at the Transforming Healthcare Through a First Mile Approach in Lamu and Beyond webinar held on 22 September 2021.
Impact of the Proposed US-Kenya FTA on Kenya’s Data and Digital Trade Policy
In July 2020, Kenya and the United States (US) announced their intention to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Since then, there has been considerable speculation as to whether this would be a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Why Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Matters for Organisations in Emerging Markets
Relevance of Environmental, Social, and (Corporate) Governance in Emerging Markets
Emerging markets are often inherently unpredictable and volatile in nature not only from a geopolitical, macroeconomic, and legal compliance perspective but also in view of quickly unfolding societal shifts, and repercussions from climate change and poverty.
The Proposed US-Kenya FTA: Far Reaching Impact
The Kenyan Constitution conceptualises democracy in much broader terms than just free and fair elections. It encapsulates the idea Mamdani espoused that if democracy is to be an activity of meaning to citizens as a whole then its form and scope must be meaningfully related to the living conditions of the citizens.
M&A in Africa: Building an African Future
Africa looks to be a promising component of M&A strategies, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Karim Anjarwalla, the managing partner of ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna, spoke to Africa Legal on the opportunities ahead.
Data Protection Considerations in M&A Deals
Kenya passed the Data Protection Act, of 2019 (the Act) in November 2019. The Act is the primary legislation that regulates the processing of personal data in Kenya.
What’s New and Next for M&A in Africa
Read the Boston Consulting Group’s take on what’s new and next for M&A across Africa, here.