Podcasts by GVA LEGAL PODCAST

Presumption of Marriage from 2023-09-28T16:55:44

Join Jean Kambuni and our guests, Elvis Abenga and Lillian Opondo as they define the presumption of marriage under Kenyan law and discuss its implications for succession and division of property...

Key Aspects and Implications of the Finance Act 2023 from 2023-08-24T13:53:17

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Brian Waruru as they discuss the key provisions of the Finance Act 2023 and its implication for employers, employees as well as its impact on businesses.

Prenuptial Agreements: Frequently Asked Questions from 2023-08-10T11:27:20

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Rose Mbanya as they discuss what a prenuptial agreement is, why and who gets into one, and the critical clauses that should be included in a prenuptial agreement...

Public Participation in Kenya: Dream or Reality? from 2023-08-03T11:40:47

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Diana Gichengo as they discuss the meaning of public participation, the threshold for public participation in Kenya and the challenges impeding the proper realiz...

The Role of Stakeholders in Pensions: Building the Industry from 2023-07-20T11:08:03

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, George Oyuga as they discuss the role of stakeholders in the pension industry in tracking the changing pension environment, educating the public, and pushing for...

MSME Day 2023: The Plight of MSME’s in Kenya from 2023-07-06T10:29:44

Join Jean Kambuni and our guests, Joyce Njogu and Lillian Muchori as they discuss the unique challenges that MSMEs face in Kenya and what MSMEs can do to become more resilient.

The A.I Dilemma: A.I, Ethics and the Law from 2023-06-15T09:19:07

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Alfred Ongere in the second episode of a two-part series on Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, we focus on and discuss the ethical and legal implications ...

Unpacking the Finance Bill 2023 from 2023-06-08T08:30:39

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest Edwin Rosana as they discuss the Finance Bill 2023 and its implications for the taxation and operating environment of businesses and individuals

The Changing Workplace, Redundancy & Employee Termination from 2023-05-25T08:12:35

Join Jean Kambuni and our Dorcas Wainaina as they discuss redundancy, employee termination, and what employers need to know to interact effectively with Gen Z employees.

The Cabinet: How it works from 2023-05-18T09:10:08

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, SC Mercy Wanjau as they discuss the functions of the office of Secretary to the Cabinet, the role and the responsibilities of the Cabinet, and the legacy of the ...

The Current State of AI: Opportunities and Threats from 2023-05-11T10:10:33

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Natasha Ochiel in the first episode of a two-part series on Artificial Intelligence. In this episode we focus on defining A.I, understanding how A.I is changing ...

Change of Name: An Update from 2023-05-04T09:31:53

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Winnie Aluoch as they discuss common misconceptions we have observed when it comes to change of name.

World IP Day: Overview of the Kenyan IP Ecosystem from 2023-04-27T09:12:32

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Hazel Okoth as they discuss the importance of World IP Day, the different forms of Intellectual Property and the challenges faced by women in terms of access and...

What do I do if I have a Complaint Against my Lawyer? from 2023-04-20T08:26:03

Join Jean Kambuni and our guests, George Nyakundi and Lydia Ochako as they discuss the legal mandate of the Advocates Complaints Commission, the types of complaints that the Commission receives,...

Season 2, End of Season Recap: 5 Episodes you Should Listen to this Weekend from 2023-04-06T10:17:31

Join Jean Kambuni as we recap snippets of our five favorite episodes of Season 2 of the GVA Legal Podcast. 

Insolvency Part 2: Insolvency Litigation from 2023-03-30T09:25:29

Join Jean Kambuni and our guests, Beatrice Osicho and Julie Mulindi in the second episode of this two-part series as they talk about how litigation frustrates the insolvency process and the chal...

Insolvency Part 1: Rescue Mechanisms under the Insolvency Act (2015) from 2023-03-23T08:22:07

Join Jean Kambuni and our guests, Beatrice Osicho and Julie Mulindi in this two-part series as they discuss the history and mandate of the Office of the Official Receiver, the Insolvency Act of ...

International Women’s Day: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality from 2023-03-09T09:22:43

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Grace Murugi as they discuss the digital gender gap, and the strategies that can be applied to enable all women to access digital technologies.

Zero Discrimination Day: Contextualizing Discrimination Based on Gender from 2023-03-02T11:18:57

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Dr. Linda Etale as they discuss common areas of gender discrimination and the small steps we can take to promote equality, inclusiveness, and tolerance.

Recordation of IP Rights: What You Need to Know from 2023-02-23T08:36:49

Join Jean Kambuni, Wilson Wahome, and our guest, Dr. John Akoten as they discuss the process and importance of recordation of intellectual property rights.

Unpacking the NSSF Act 2013 from 2023-02-16T09:40:50

Join Jean Kambuni and our guests, Debrah Kibagendi and Winny Nasirumbi as we unpack the NSSF Act 2013, its contentions, and the implications for employers, employees, and pension schemes.

What You Need to Know Before You Hire an Expat from 2023-02-09T08:20:20

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Kamal Onyango as we discuss the process, benefits, and pitfalls of hiring an expatriate in Kenya.

COP 27 & Carbon Trading: A Summary Guide from 2023-02-02T09:22:19

Join Jean Kambuni, Stella Ojango and our guest, Dr. Vincent Oeba as we discuss the highlights of last year’s COP27 and the opportunities for Kenya in carbon trading.

Data Privacy Day: Protecting Your Right to Data Privacy from 2023-01-26T09:51:45

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Aprielle Oichoe as we discuss the importance of Data Privacy Day. We will also give you practical steps you can take to protect your data privacy.

The History of the Human Rights Movement in Kenya from 2023-01-19T10:07:52

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Mutemi Kiama as we talk about the history of the human rights movement in Kenya.

World Braille Day: Understanding the Plight of the Blind and Visually Impaired from 2023-01-05T09:40:48

Join Jean Kambuni and our guests, Susan Wekesa and Brillian Njoki as we educate ourselves on the plight of blind and partially sighted people in Kenya.

In Case You Missed It: The 5 Episodes you Should Listen to from 2022-12-22T09:42:42

 Join Jean Kambuni as we recap snippets of our five favorite episodes of Season 2 of the GVA Legal Podcast.

How to Protect Children Online: Practical Steps & Strategies from 2022-12-15T09:36:28

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Robin Busolo as we discuss child online protection, the law related to online child protection and the strategies parents and teachers can use to protect the pri...

Hotel Standardization & Classification: What it is and Why is it Important? from 2022-12-08T10:19:39

Join Jean Kambuni and our guests as they discuss the hotel rating system in Kenya, the process of hotel classification and the benefits of hotel standardization and classification schemes.

Licensing in the Hospitality Industry: Everything You Need to Know from 2022-12-01T09:31:38

Join Jean Kambuni and our guests as they discuss the obligations of businesses within the hospitality industry, the various licenses and permits needed to run a business, and the process of appl...

Corruption: What EACC is Doing to Detect and Combat Corruption from 2022-11-24T08:49:47

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Phillip Kagucia, as we discuss the work of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and its use of asset recovery as a tool against corruption.

Consumer Protection in Kenya: What you Need to Know from 2022-11-17T08:54:20

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Boniface Kamiti, as we discuss consumer protection in Kenya, the rights of consumers and the remedies available when a product or service does not meet acceptabl...

E-Commerce: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities from 2022-11-10T08:53:45

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Abigail Bundi, to understand how e-commerce works in the Kenyan context and the opportunities for business and employment in this space.

Surrogacy: Navigating a Grey Area in the Law from 2022-11-03T09:20:57

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Dr. Thiankolu to find out what surrogacy is, if it is legal in Kenya and the most important clauses in a surrogacy agreement.

Regulating Mental Health: What the Government of Kenya is Doing from 2022-10-21T11:10:30

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Dr. Omar to find out what the Government of Kenya is doing to address the mental health crisis in Kenya.

Parental Responsibility & Child Custody: Made Simple from 2022-10-13T07:03:14

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Ibrahim Alubala as we answer commonly asked questions related to parental responsibility, child custody and co-parenting.

Access to Information: What you need to know from 2022-09-29T09:00:03

We celebrated the International Day for Universal Access to Information on September 28th 2022. Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Viola Ochola as we discuss the right to information and the legal...

The Foster Care Journey from 2022-09-22T08:26:46

Join Jean Kambuni, Winnie Aluoch and our guest, Okada Buluma as we discuss Foster Care Placement in the Kenyan context as regulated by the Children’s Act 2022.

A Guide to Presidential Election Petitions from 2022-08-22T07:46:14

Join Jean Kambuni and our guest, Dr. Conrad Bosire, as we discuss the basics of Presidential Election Petitions. We will look at the rules for Presidential election petitions, the standard of pr...

2022 General Elections from 2022-08-04T07:32:33

In this episode, we delve into all matters of elections as we discuss the upcoming Kenyan general elections. Our Guest is Isaack Okero Otieno. Isaack is the Kenya Country Director for the Intern...

Intellectual Property from 2022-04-28T10:31:01

On episode 31 of the GVA Legal Podcast, we discuss all things Intellectual Property. Louisa Matu-Mureithi and Felix Mungara explain IP, registration, rights, and commercialization. The benefits ...

Data Protection and Privacy - Host: Louisa Matu-Mureithi, Guest: Mugambi Laibuta from 2022-03-24T07:06:13

Join Louisa Matu-Mureithi and our guest, Mugambi Laibuta, Advocate of the High Court, trained Mediator, Legislative Counsel, Policy Analyst and Privacy and Data Protection Specialist, as we disc...

Retirement Planning - Hosts: Louisa Matu-Mureithi & Annette Akama, Guest: Nellie Wainaina from 2022-02-25T06:41:51

Join Louisa Matu-Mureithi, Annette Akama and our guest Nellie Wainaina, Senior Legal Officer at Octagon Pension Services Limited as we discuss Retirement Planning.

Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA) & Data Protection and Privacy - Hosts: Louisa Matu-Mureithi & Emmanuel Otieno Ouma, Guest: Arnold Karanja from 2022-01-27T07:06:34

Join Louisa Matu-Mureithi, Emmanuel Otieno Ouma and Arnold Karanja, as we discuss the interplay between Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA) and...

Change of Name - Host: Louisa Matu-Mureithi, Guest: Winnie Alouch from 2021-11-04T06:32:08

Have you ever wanted to change your name? Listen in and find out the legal process of changing your name in Kenya. 

Cybersecurity - Hosts: Annette Akama & Louisa Matu-Mureithi. Guest: Bright Gameli Mawudor from 2021-10-14T09:33:36

On this episode, we invited Dr. Bright Gameli Mawudor, Head, Managed Cyber Security Services at Dimension Data East Africa, Founder of the Cyber Security collective, Africahackon and a renounced...

The Legal Profession in Kenya: Emerging Areas of the Law. Hosts: Joy Impano and Emmanuel Ouma, Guest: Eric Theuri from 2021-09-30T11:11:04

The practice of law has adapted to our “new” normal through the use of technology.

On this episode, we invited Eric Theuri, the Chairperson of the Law Society of Kenya – Nairobi Branch to...

Mental Health at the Workplace: Tools and Strategies for a Better Professional Experience. Hosts: Andrew Njenga & Annette Akama, Guest: Aldo Oluoch-Olunya from 2021-09-16T08:13:32

Over the last decade, conversations around mental health have been extensively developed and contextualised with a bid to analyse its effects on economic productivity and national growth. For th...

Legal, Social & Economic Intersections of Oil & Gas in Kenya - Hosts: Andrew Njenga & Annette Akama. Guest: Alaka Lugunzo from 2021-09-03T06:38:13

In this episode we host Alaka Lugonzo, an extractives strategist working with Oxfam in Kenya.

Alaka discusses the legal, social and economic intersections of oil and gas exploration in Ke...

Intersex Persons' Rights to Health & Bodily Autonomy- Chigiti SC from 2021-08-19T08:44:29

In this episode, we discuss the rights to health and bodily autonomy of Intersex persons. We are honored to host Senior Counsel, John Chigiti to shed light on the challenges faced by Intersex pe...

Finance Act 2021 & Its Effects on the Pensions Sector in Kenya from 2021-08-12T09:27:37

Join our host Andrew and co-host Annette as they discuss the recent changes to the Finance Act 2021 and the effects the changes mean to the Pensions sector.

Pre-Adoptive Leave - Host: Annette Akama, Guest: Andrew Njenga from 2021-07-01T07:11:28

In this episode, we discuss the most recent amendment to the Employment Act, introducing Pre-Adoptive Leave for employees going through the process of adopting a child. This milestone 20th episo...

Islamic (Sharia) Banking. Hosts Andrew Njenga & Annette Akama. Guest: Khalfan Abdallah from 2021-06-24T08:40:36

Join Andrew and Annette as we delve into Sharia Banking with our guest Khalfan Abdallah from the Abrar Consult Group. 

Islamic (Sharia) Banking from 2021-06-24T08:40:36

Join Andrew and Annette as we delve into Sharia Banking with our guest Khlafan Abdallah from the Abrar Consult Group. 

Pre-adoptive Leave from 2021-06-22T14:29:40

Legal alert on the Employment (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2021

Pre-adoptive Leave Trailer from 2021-06-22T14:29:40

Legal alert on the Employment (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2021

Companies (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations 2020 Host: Andrew Njenga & Annette Akama. Guest: Michael Njuguna from 2021-06-09T14:41:27

We are discussing the Companies (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations 2020 with our very own Corporate & Commercial associate, Michael Njuguna. We also have An...

Beneficial Ownership Act from 2021-06-09T14:41:27

We are discussing the Beneficial Ownership Act of 2020 with our very own Corporate & Commercial associate, Michael Njuguna. We also have Annette Kwamboka Akama making her debut as a our Podc...

Companies (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations 2020 from 2021-06-09T14:41:27

We are discussing the Companies (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations 2020 with our very own Corporate & Commercial associate, Michael Njuguna. We also have An...

Retirement Benefits (Mortgage Loans) (Amendment) Regulations 2020. Host: Andrew Njenga. Guest: Annette Akama from 2021-05-27T08:00:20

Today we switch gears from family law to our emerging legislation series and we begin with the Retirement Benefits (Mortgage Loans) (Amendment) Regulations 2020. Find out what this amendment say...

Retirement Benefits (Mortgage Loans) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 from 2021-05-27T08:00:20

Today we switch gears from family law to our emerging legislation series and we begin with the Retirement Benefits (Mortgage Loans) (Amendment) Regulations 2020. Find out what this amendment say...

Division of Matrimonial Property from 2021-05-13T06:08:27

We continue with our #familylaw series and tackle what happens after a couple gets divorced. We discuss how matrimonial property is divided and what actually constitutes matrimonial property.&nb...

#EarthDay from 2021-04-29T07:20:41

We are celebrating Earth Day on this podcast and discussing the importance of playing our role in the conservation of our environment. We are honored to host Dr. Musonda Mumba, Director UNDP- Su...

Divorce from 2021-04-15T07:21:36

We continue with our family law series and today we are talking about Divorce. We host Kevin Walumbe, an advocate of the High Court of Kenya working for the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya-...

Digital Services Tax from 2021-04-01T07:04:15

There has been a lot of talk around the DST and what it holds for those in the digital marketplace. In this episode, we tackle this tax both from the legal side as well as the more practical app...

Succession from 2021-03-18T08:04:57

In this episode, we talk about the importance of succession planning and the types of wills recognized by Kenyan law. Our panelists discuss the consequences of dying without having a will. ...

#ChooseToChallenge from 2021-03-08T08:00:45

As we honour International Women's Day, we host singer/songwriter Crystal Asige and discuss women in leadership and the various challenges that women face in society. What do you #choosetochalle...

Adoption from 2021-02-18T08:20:59

In this episode, we tackle Adoption, the definition, process, and requirements of legal adoption in Kenya, and what to expect when considering adopting a child.

World Cancer Day 2021 from 2021-02-04T07:57:36

As we commemorate #WCD2021, we host Waithera Kabiru of Second Chances Organization, a cancer advocacy organization to discuss how we can best support vulnerable cancer patients through raising f...

#8. Marriage from 2021-01-21T08:00

In this episode, we delve into the legal definition of marriage, the process of registration of a marriage, and the types of marriage in Kenya. Are traditional ceremonies and come-we-stay relati...

#7: Bar & Bench from 2021-01-07T08:39:36

In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing from a member of the Judiciary. We discuss the general structure of courts in Kenya, access to justice in Kenya, the judicial digital strategy i...

#6: Harassment and HR Policy from 2020-12-24T07:57

In this episode we look at harassment and HR policy. We delve into what harassment in the work place is and the consequences of harassment in line with the HR policy.

#5: Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA) from 2020-12-14T11:17:03

In this episode we discuss the Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA) including employers requirements and the employee benefits under the act. We further discuss what injuries are covered under the ac...

#4: Employment & Labor Relations in the Labor Office from 2020-11-26T08:45:18

In this episode,  we discuss the labor office established under the Directorate of Labor in the Ministry of Labor. From the functions to the role of the labor office. We further discuss the...

#3: Employment & Labor Relations in Court (ELRC) & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) from 2020-11-13T09:45:45

In this episode, we look at the jurisdiction of the Employment and Labor Relations Court (ELRC). From the procedure of filing a claim before the ELRC, to how hearings are conducted before that c...

#2: Covid 19 Impact on Employment & Labor from 2020-10-30T07:53:56

In this episode we delve into the rights of employees and employers due to the effects of the corona virus. Millions of people in Kenya have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. On the flip side...

# 1: EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT from 2020-10-15T14:43:25

In this episode, we discuss the elements of an employment contract. The relationship between an employer and employee is enshrined in an employment contract. From the employment contract, all th...