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FEMICIDE IN KENYA: LEGAL GAPS, FORCED MARRIAGES AND ADR CHALLENGES

EKRA ADOW [1] ABSTRACT Femicide has been a persistent and a never- ending issue in Kenya, with women being historically targeted based on their gender. 0ne of the most egregious forms of femicide is...

Apr 5, 2025

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

KENYA’S DIPLOMATIC DISPUTE WITH SUDAN: A CRISIS OF NEUTRALITY AND REGIONAL STABILITY

Okochil Raphael

KENYA’S DIPLOMATIC DISPUTE WITH SUDAN: A CRISIS OF NEUTRALITY AND REGIONAL STABILITY

Introduction Kenya's choice to hold a Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) meeting at Nairobi's Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) ignited severe diplomatic tensions with Sudan. The Sudane...

Feb 23, 2025

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

THE PIXELATED WOUND: RETHINKING SECONDARY VICTIM CLAIMS IN KENYA

Introduction Has it ever crossed your mind that the boundaries of trauma will one day no longer be confined to physical spaces but instead be amplified by the relentless reach of technology? Secondary...

Feb 20, 2025

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TECHNOLOGY LAW

REFUGEE PROTECTION IN THE AGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY:

Okochil Raphael

REFUGEE PROTECTION IN THE AGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY:

Abstract Kenya’s role as a host nation for refugees in East Africa places it at the crossroads of two often conflicting obligations: its international commitments to refugee protection and its nationa...

Feb 14, 2025

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HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

MUSA & ANOTHER V MAKINI SCHOOLS LIMITED (CAUSE E815 OF 2022) [2024]:

Case Background In many workplaces, productivity thrives under the hum of employee-issued laptops. However, nearly everyone has developed the habit of linking their social media accounts to these devi...

Jan 28, 2025

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HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

FEMICIDE IN KENYA: ANALYSING THE LAW, UNMASKING THE GAPS AND ENHANCING JUSTICE

Okochil Raphael

FEMICIDE IN KENYA: ANALYSING THE LAW, UNMASKING THE GAPS AND ENHANCING JUSTICE

ABSTRACT In the recent years, Kenya has seen its fair share of problems, however, the most prevalent one has been femicide. It has become quite apparent that these atrocities ensuing the country are p...

Nov 15, 2024

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HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

Natasha Kahungi

CULPABILITY IN THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN KENYA: AN OVERVIEW

Abstract The boom of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought benefits and challenges alike. One particular concern about the application of AI is the imposition of liability. So far, establishing res...

Nov 14, 2024

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TECHNOLOGY LAW

UNVEILING THE SCOURGE OF CHILD THEFT: A DISTURBING TREND IN KENYA

Okochil Raphael

UNVEILING THE SCOURGE OF CHILD THEFT: A DISTURBING TREND IN KENYA

INTRODUCTION Child theft in Kenya has emerged as a deeply troubling phenomenon in recent years. Cases of babies being stolen from hospitals and children homes to be sold to desperate families seeking ...

Nov 1, 2024

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CHILDREN'S LAW

FAITH, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY: REFLECTIONS ON THE SHAKAHOLA TRAGEDY ONE YEAR LATER

Okochil Raphael

FAITH, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY: REFLECTIONS ON THE SHAKAHOLA TRAGEDY ONE YEAR LATER

ABSTRACT: The Shakahola Tragedy that occurred around April 2023 shocked the entire world when over four hundred human bodies were discovered in Shakahola Forest, Malindi county in Kenya. Police invest...

Oct 28, 2024

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HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

Natasha Kahungi

DAWN OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

Abstract Kenya has long been plagued by inefficient law enforcement. The judicial system, albeit regrettably, is characterised by a backlog of cases that amounts to a denial of justice. The judiciary ...

Oct 27, 2024

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TECHNOLOGY LAW

FANNING THE FLAMES: LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE GOVERNMENT'S FAILURES IN KENYA'S SCHOOL FIRE TRAGEDIES

Okochil Raphael

FANNING THE FLAMES: LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE GOVERNMENT'S FAILURES IN KENYA'S SCHOOL FIRE TRAGEDIES

INTRODUCTION On the bleak morning of 7th September, 2024, Kenyans awoke to the devastating news of a tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy which claimed the lives of 21 innocent children . [1] The...

Oct 21, 2024

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CHILDREN'S LAW

EDUCATION UNDER SIEGE: SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION IN KENYA, SUDAN AND NORTHERN NIGERIA

Okochil Raphael

EDUCATION UNDER SIEGE: SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION IN KENYA, SUDAN AND NORTHERN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Education is one of the most fundamental human rights, yet children across Africa find it difficult to enjoy this right due to the ongoing conflicts. The educational institutions in areas lik...

Sep 6, 2024

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CHILDREN'S LAW

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