THE WORLD TRADEMARK REVIEW 1000 RANKS KAPLAN & STRATTON IN TIER 1 2014

They say: “Meticulous in its approach – and hugely experienced – Kaplan & Stratton is a top firm on the market.” It enjoys a loyal following of prestigious local and international brands and, with its long history of practice, it knows how to get the job done quickly and to the highest standards.

They say: “Meticulous in its approach – and hugely experienced – Kaplan & Stratton is a top firm on the market.” It enjoys a loyal following of prestigious local and international brands and, with its long history of practice, it knows how to get the job done quickly and to the highest standards.

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PRUDENTIAL ENTERS KENYAN LIFE INSURANCE MARKET

Prudential Plc has, in a multimillion Shilling deal, acquired Shield Assurance Company Limited marking its entry into the Kenyan life insurance market. Nairobi is expected to become Prudential’s East African Regional hub to contribute to the region’s economic growth.

Prudential Plc has, in a multimillion Shilling deal, acquired Shield Assurance Company Limited marking its entry into the Kenyan life insurance market. Nairobi is expected to become Prudential’s East African Regional hub to contribute to the region’s economic growth.

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NEW PARTNERS

Kaplan & Stratton is pleased to announce the elevation to Partner of Caroline Etyang and Joseph Ng’ang’ira.

Kaplan & Stratton is pleased to announce the elevation to Partner of Caroline Etyang and Joseph Ng’ang’ira.

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Advance Payment of CGT Declared Unconstitutional

This month the High Court has produced another landmark decision when it declared the requirement to pay capital gains tax before the transfer of the property unconstitutional.

This month the High Court has produced another landmark decision when it declared the requirement to pay capital gains tax before the transfer of the property unconstitutional.

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Tax Amnesty Note

The Government is offering any Kenyan resident in receipt of overseas employment income a tax amnesty. Initially, the amnesty period was set for one year, from 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2017.

The Government is offering any Kenyan resident in receipt of overseas employment income a tax amnesty. Initially, the amnesty period was set for one year, from 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2017.

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Validity of Titles Issued From 2013

A recent decision of the High Court of Kenya has called into question the validity of titles deeds issued after 2013.

A recent decision of the High Court of Kenya has called into question the validity of titles deeds issued after 2013.

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Proposed Amendments to The Kenya Citizen and Immigration ACT 2011

The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2016 proposed key changes to KICA to tighten the requirements for obtaining citizenship through marriage and for permanent residency.

The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2016 proposed key changes to KICA to tighten the requirements for obtaining citizenship through marriage and for permanent residency.

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Updates on Key Legislation January-February 2017

A list of legislation gazetted in the last two months along with an analysis of the key acts that have come into force, and a roundup of 2016 legislation.

A list of legislation gazetted in the last two months along with an analysis of the key acts that have come into force, and a roundup of 2016 legislation.

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Bribery Act

On 13th January 2017 the Bribery Act (the “Act”) came into force. The Act closely mirrors on the UK Bribery Act 2010.

On 13th January 2017 the Bribery Act (the “Act”) came into force. The Act closely mirrors on the UK Bribery Act 2010.

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Insurance Amendment Act Review

The Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2016 (the Act) received Presidential assent on 23rd December 2016 and came into force on 13th January 2017.

The Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2016 (the Act) received Presidential assent on 23rd December 2016 and came into force on 13th January 2017.

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Legal Update – Highlights of The Land Laws (Amendment) ACT 2016

The Land Laws (Amendment) Act, 2016 (the “Amendment Act”) is the first significant amendment to the Land Act, 2012 the Land Registration Act, 2012 and the National Land Commission Act 2012 since enactment of the statutes in 2012.

The Land Laws (Amendment) Act, 2016 (the “Amendment Act”) is the first significant amendment to the Land Act, 2012 the Land Registration Act, 2012 and the National Land Commission Act 2012 since enactment of the statutes in 2012.

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Work Permits

Obtaining immigration permits for expatriates is a common challenge for Kenyan employers. Below is are some of the frequently asked questions by employers and expatriates regarding the application process.

Obtaining immigration permits for expatriates is a common challenge for Kenyan employers. Below is are some of the frequently asked questions by employers and expatriates regarding the application process.

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Corporate Governance Common Markets and Investor Confidence

Kenya has over time proved to be the preferred investment point in the East African region due to its strategic location and free market economy which places no significant restriction on the movement of foreign currency in and out of the market.

Kenya has over time proved to be the preferred investment point in the East African region due to its strategic location and free market economy which places no significant restriction on the movement of foreign currency in and out of the market.

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Devolution Emerging Issues

Rachel Mbai explains the impact of devolution on tax and its conflict with parastatals. Devolution has brought about two tiers of taxation; through the national government and the county government.

Rachel Mbai explains the impact of devolution on tax and its conflict with parastatals. Devolution has brought about two tiers of taxation; through the national government and the county government.

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Merger Control Thresholds

An overview of the long awaited thresholds for merger control as introduced by the Competition Authority under the Competition Act.

An overview of the long awaited thresholds for merger control as introduced by the Competition Authority under the Competition Act.

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Watching Brief of What Value is it to you

Watching brief – the practice of representing persons who are not strictly parties to proceedings and its advantages.

Watching brief – the practice of representing persons who are not strictly parties to proceedings and its advantages.

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