By Pravin Bowry, SC Every year on 7th August, Kenya pauses to remember the victims of the 1998 bombing of the United States Embassy in Nairobi. Wreaths are laid, prayers are offered, names are recalled, and speeches are made. Then, almost inevitably, the nation moves on.For many of the survivors and bereaved families, however, time... Continue Reading →
THE LAW OF SUCCESSION ACT (CAP 160) NEEDS TO BE UPGRADED
By Pravin Bowry If we look at the post-independence development of law objectively, one piece of legislation, the Law of Succession Act Chapter 160, stands out as a landmark of indigenous homegrown legislation. As a result of Contran’s Commission on Law of Succession in Kenya in the late 60’s, the succession laws were harmonized and... Continue Reading →
CHRONOLOGY OF 137 YEARS OF EVENTS IN KENYA
By Pravin Bowry It is 137 years since the British Government granted the Imperial British East Africa Company (IBEAC) the Royal Charter to administer territories of East Africa on behalf of the British Crown. A chronology of historical events since then is necessary to put the main developments in their rightful perspective. It is hoped... Continue Reading →
TIME TO “KENYANIZE” OUR LAWS
“Is it opportune to “Kenyanize” our laws?” Kenya has been an independent Nation for over 61 years and it is over 104 years since the country was formally colonized in 1920 when the British Government declared it a Crown Colony and Colonial rule lasted until 12th December, 1963 The British Government had in 1895 declared... Continue Reading →
GUIDE TO THE LAWS OF KENYA
I am pleased to announce that my book “Guide to the Laws of Kenya” is now on sale. It is published by “Law Africa” and is being sold for KShs.2,990/= The book (ISBN 9966 – 53-098-1) can be purchased from Text Book Centre, Prestige Bookshop and other outlets. The book will be useful to all... Continue Reading →
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