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Analysis and commentary on Kenyan law as it is practised: corporate, IP, regulatory, disputes and the industries we serve. Written by the advocates who do the work.

African farmer hands planting a seedling, representing plant variety protection in KenyaRegulatory & CompliancePlant Variety Protection in Kenya: Breeders’ Rights and the 2025 Seed-Sharing RulingA new maize hybrid, a disease-resistant bean variety, a cut-flower cultivar bred for the export market: these are…27 Aug 2026Maasai community members in traditional dress, representing traditional knowledge and cultural expressions in KenyaIntellectual PropertyTraditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions in Kenya: The 2016 Act and the New INKiBank RegisterKenya has had a dedicated statute protecting traditional knowledge and cultural expressions since 2016, but for most of…27 Aug 2026African colleagues in a confidential business discussion, representing NDAs and confidentiality agreements in KenyaIntellectual PropertyNDAs That Actually Hold Up: Drafting Confidentiality Agreements for Trade Secrets in KenyaKenya has no dedicated trade secrets statute. Protection rests on the common law action for breach of confidence,…27 Aug 2026Close-up of hands signing a document, representing employee and contractor IP assignment clauses in KenyaIntellectual PropertyWho Owns It? Employee and Contractor IP Assignment Clauses in KenyaA founder commissions a freelance designer to build a logo, or hires a developer on a fixed-term contract…27 Aug 2026Franchise Agreements Kenya — Franchise storefront in East Africa with local signage, representing franchise agreements and trade mark licensing in KenyaCorporate & CommercialFranchise Agreements in Kenya: The IP Licensing Regime That Isn’t Called FranchisingKFC, Domino's, and Mr Price all operate in Kenya as franchises, and the local franchise sector has grown…4 Aug 2026Trade Secrets Manufacturing Kenya — Workers operating sewing machines in an African garment factory, representing process know-how and trade secrets in Kenyan manufacturingIntellectual PropertyTrade Secrets in Kenyan Manufacturing: Protecting Process Know-How Under the LawTrade Secrets Manufacturing Kenya is a question we field often from clients, and this article sets out the…4 Aug 2026Merchandising Sponsorship IP Sports Kenya — Players wearing club football jerseys, representing merchandising and sponsorship intellectual property for Kenyan sports clubsIntellectual PropertyMerchandising and Sponsorship IP for Sports Clubs and Federations in KenyaA football club's badge, a federation's mascot, a kit sponsor's logo placement: these are commercial assets long before…4 Aug 2026African broadcaster recording at a microphone, representing broadcasting and neighbouring rightsIntellectual PropertyBroadcasting and Neighbouring Rights: The MCSK, KAMP, and PAVRISK Licensing DisputeBroadcasting and neighbouring rights in Kenya's music sector have been governed, in practice, by a collective management landscape…29 Jul 2026Healthcare professional in Kenya, representing pharmacy regulation and counterfeit medicine enforcementIntellectual PropertyCounterfeit Medicines: PPB, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, and Kenya’s Enforcement GapsCounterfeit medicines in Kenya are policed by two separate agencies whose mandates overlap rather than divide cleanly, and…29 Jul 2026 Talk to usNeed advice on Intellectual Property?Speak to an advocate about your Intellectual Property matter.Get in touch