NHIF to allow men to cover multiple wives for Sh500 The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has published regulations that will allow men to get medical cover for multiple wives, if Parliament approves the proposed law, marking a departure from medical insurance norms. The regulations have a clause providing medical coverage to polygamous families on condition the male member pays an extra Sh500 for the additional wives. This is a departure from the current NHIF rules that cover one spouse and a maximum of five children. Most private insurance firms recognise the principal member, one registered spouse and up to four children for medical cover, especially those backed by employers. Members with two wives are often forced to have another cover for the second wife who is listed as the principal member. The NHIFs move to recognise multiple wives comes more than eight years after former President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law a marriage Bill legalising polygamy. #NHIF
For those who missed out on this presentation on Internet Governance & Digital Rights, you can find it here: https://bit.ly/3fcF61q Let me know if you need any more information or have questions about protecting yourself and others in cyberspace. #DigitalPolicy #Internet Governance # Digital Rights #HumanRights
Usingoje akaunti yako ya MPESA ifungwe!Sajili laini yako leo katika maduka za Safaricom, Agent au jisajili kwa kubonyeza www.safaricom.com/account/kyc-upload
TO GUARANTEE OR NOT? RIGHTS OF LOAN GUARANTORS IN KENYA https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/guarantee-rights-loan-guarantors-kenya-karoki-william #Loans
4 Employee Rights in Kenya that Every Employee Should Know Labour laws in Kenya are responsible for making sure that every employer is observing employee rights. #:~:text=As%20an%20employee%2C%20you%20have,an%20employee%20has%20a%20right" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.myworkpay.com/blogs/4-employee-rights-in-kenya-that-every-employee-should-know#:~:text=As%20an%20employee%2C%20you%20have,an%20employee%20has%20a%20right #EmploymentIssues
Case Law Review: Commission Based Compensation could land you in trouble. https://katenderu.wordpress.com/2022/10/16/case-law-review-commission-based-compensation-could-land-you-in-trouble/ #EmploymentIssues
BREAKING NEWS Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has announced that Monday, October 10 is a public holiday. https://bit.ly/3VaQgE4 #PublicHolidays
BREAKING NEWS The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has declared all films containing LGBTQ+ content illegal in Kenya. Section 165 of the Penal Code outlaws homosexuality, adding that any films or broadcast content appearing to legalize, advocate, normalize or glorify the act contravenes the laws and is, therefore, unacceptable as well as demeaning to Christianity as two gay men in the film purport to conduct a religious marriage invoking the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. According to Wambua, the film was produced with funding from several foreign organizations. He observed that while the Board welcomes local and foreign support local film industry, such funding should focus on production of content that is aligned with the laws, adding that international filmmakers must strictly adhere to the provisions of the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap222 of the laws of Kenya by acquiring filming licenses as well as submitting their content for examination and classification for age suitability. https://bit.ly/3r6HuZC #LGBTQ
According to: LAWS OF KENYA PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CHAPTER 133 Revised Edition 2012 [2003] Published by the National Council for Law Reporting with the Authority of the Attorney-General, Persons with disabilities are entitled to a barrier-free and disability-friendly environment to enable them to have access to buildings, roads and other social amenities, and assistive devices and other equipment to promote their mobility. with disabilities in such manner as may be specified by the Council. Read more: https://dredf.org/legal-advocacy/international-disability-rights/international-laws/kenya-persons-with-disabilities-act/ #PersonsWithDisabilities
Today ENISAs European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF) final version is out today (https://lnkd.in/eaZTeZ9C), 12 profiles identify decomposition view on cybersecurity roles, clarifying their content, and aligning with eCF roles model. It is not in competition with NIST NICE - but rather another practical perspective. For incident response teams - there is an even more detailed model being finalised at FIRST.org (will be talking about it in the TF-CSIRT meeting next week in Vilnius). What do you think? Will ECSF be valuable for your work? #cybersecurity #roles #enisa #csirt
QUESTION OF THE DAY What has been your experience of Parental leave? Please do share your good, bad and or ugly experiences. KENYAN LAW According to section 29 of the Constitution of Kenya, female workers are entitled to fully paid three months’ maternity leave. Additionally, maternity leave does not take away the employee s entitlement to annual leave under section 28. Section 5(3) (a) of the constitution protects female employees from harassment and discrimination by the employee on the basis of being pregnant. The law also entitles a male employee to a two weeks paternity leaves with full pay. While many employees in private and government institutions get maternity benefits from their employers, a huge percentage of women especially in the informal sector do not enjoy these benefits as required by the constitution. Lastly, as an employee, get information about your rights to maternity leave and your employer s policies regarding the same. #ParentalLeave
The Internet Safety SIG plans to launch a national survey in South Africa to assess the extent of the threats affecting internet users. Can you help us with the questionnaire? If you have any ideas for questions that could be included, just enter them in this Google doc (in open access): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ep2cwwv9TKgkDiSl1Gjv6JjPdKVVDQ3qYms25psPPzc/edit?usp=sharing Some rules to optimize the operation - do not delete the question written by another person; - if you want to add a detail or specify a point on a question suggested by another person, write it in brackets and in italics; - the questions can be of any kind. The Google doc will stay open until the 15th of October 2022. Thanks in advance for your contribution. #InternetUserThreats
The Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) has directed unregulated digital lenders to cease operations in the country following the lapse of the 6-month registration period that required them to comply with the Digital Credit Providers regulations. Under the said regulations, all digital lenders were expected to apply for licenses from the banking regulator on or before September 17, 2022. So far, the Central Bank of Kenya has licensed 10 applicants as digital credit providers, pursuant to the CBK Act and the Regulations. These include Ceres Tech Limited, Getcash Capital Limited, Giando Africa Limited, Jijenge Credit Limited, Kweli Smart Solutions Limited, Mwanzo Credit Limited, MyWagepay Limited, Rewot Ciro Limited, Sevi Innovation Limited and Sokohela Limited. Other applicants are at different stages in this process, largely awaiting the submission of requisite documentation. We urge these applicants to submit the pending documentation expeditiously to enable completion of the review of their applications said CBK. #P2P #DigitalLenders #Fintech
The research report Open Source Software in India, Kenya, Egypt, and Mexico is now available to download (for free) in English. You can find the download link on the dedicated research page. It is a report by the Tech for Social: https://socialimpact.github.com/insights/oss-india-kenya-egypt-mexico/ It is a report by the Tech for Social Good/GitHub Inc, Social Impact Team. #OpenSourceSoftware
While the EU Code is at present voluntary, it may become less (quote) voluntary (unquote) under a proposed new EU regulation whose intent is to protect media pluralism and independence, because there would be an oversight Board that would, among other things, monitor platforms compliance with self-regulatory initiatives, such as the Code mentioned below. See: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_5504 Best, Richard #InternetGovernance and #DigitalRights
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The Code specifies the number of methods to combat Disinformation. The major social media platforms have apparently adopted it. I wonder whether some might think that some bits of the Fox News or CNN websites might sometimes be considered "Disinformation" as defined above.
https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/2022-strengthened-code-practice-disinformation The Code (available at the link above) considers "Disinformation" to include misinformation, disinformation, information influence operations, and foreign interference in the information space. Each of those terms is defined as follows: Misinformation is false or misleading content shared without harmful intent though the effects can be still harmful, e.g. when people share false information with friends and family in good faith. Disinformation is false or misleading content that is spread with an intention to deceive or secure economic or political gain and which may cause public harm. Information influence operation refers to coordinated efforts by either domestic or foreign actors to influence a target audience using a range of deceptive means, including suppressing independent information sources in combination with disinformation. Foreign interference in the information space often carried out as part of a broader hybrid operation, can be understood as coercive and deceptive efforts to disrupt the free formation and expression of individuals’ political will by a foreign state actor or its agents. Best, Richard #InternetGovernance and #DigitalRights
The European Union published in June of this year a new version of its Code of Conduct meant to eliminate (or at least reduce) the diffusion of "Disinformation" (see definition below) via the Internet, see: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_3664 More details are found here: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/code-practice-disinformation Best, Richard #InternetGovernance and #DigitalRights
Who was Queen Elizabeth II to Africa? Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. Her 70- year reign ran parallel with significant events in Africa. At the time of her coronation, she became the ruler of 14 territories across Africa, as part of the British Empire. And her decades on the throne were a period of immense change. One after another, each African country became independent and took their own path in the world. So, who was Queen Elizabeth to Africa? And what did her life and reign mean for the continent? #AfricaDaily https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0czcxnb
The President Elect William Ruto, in a televised address, pledges to be a president for all Kenyans. https://www.bbc.co.uk/search?q=kenya%27s+president+elect&page=1 #KenyaElections
This is the team that was indeed #ElectionsPetitions 3. PRESIDENT ELECT Dr. William Samoei Ruto LEGAL TEAM •Fred Ngatia •Nelson Havi. •Prof. Kithure Kindiki •Adrian Kamotho •Collins Kiprono. •Kipchumba Murkomen •Gladys Boss Shollei
This is the team that was indeed #ElectionsPetitions 2. IEBC LEGAL TEAM •Githu Muigai. •Kamau Karori, •Abdikadir Mohamed, •Eric Gumbo •Peter Wanyama • Edwin Mukele.
This is the team that was indeed #ElectionsPetitions 1. AZIMIO LEGAL TEAM •James Orengo •Tom ojienda •Paul Mwangi •Philip Murgor, •Pheroze Norwojee, •Mutula Kilonzo •Dan Maanzo
Wafula Chebukati starts releasing official presidential results https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001452977/chebukati-starts-releasing-official-presidential-results
FAKE: This screenshot of a news story purportedly by Citizen Digital is fabricated | by PesaCheck | Jul, 2022 | PesaCheck
FAKE: This digital card containing a news alert purportedly by Citizen TV is fabricated | by PesaCheck | Jun, 2022 | PesaCheck
Welcome to the Citizen Digital News elections board: https://elections.citizen.digital/ #Elections2022
Welcome to the Citizen Digital News elections board: https://elections.citizen.digital/ #Elections2022
JKLIVE | Curtains come down on opinion polls ahead of elections. Learn a bit more about opinion polls. https://youtu.be/86YWQ7-hA5I #OpinionPolls #JKLive #Civic
A New, Ground-breaking Collaborative Journalism Project Set to Tackle Mis & Dis – information in Kenya. In late 2021, Baraza Media Lab and twenty-three (23) media and media-related organisations met to discuss whether there was interest in taking collective action to combat mis/disinformation and mal-information aimed at confusing voters ahead of the Kenyan elections in 2022. Through these sessions, the collective concluded that there is a surge in a dedicated and sophisticated spike in mis/dis/mal – information attacks as well as a clear lack of training for media practitioners Launched in April 2022, Fumbua, which is a Swahili word meaning to unravel the truth, is a collaborative journalism project focused on discovering and investigating suspicious information about public policies in the upcoming general elections that have been shared on social media or messaging apps. #FumbuaKe #BML https://barazalab.com/programs/fumbua/
We are an initiative that serves as a crucial building block in strengthening the Kenyan media ecosystem, working to rebuild trust amongst the key players in the ecosystem and the public, and putting in place resources that will help address challenges being faced in terms of business models. #BML https://barazalab.com/
Hello, Wanted your opinions on including internal company policies in the employee handbook. #EmployeeHandbook
Some help here, please. An employee who was due to deliver this month gave birth two weeks ago and the baby died. Is she entitled to full maternity leave, some months off or compassionate leave? The company HR policies are not elaborate on this. #HRPolicy #Maternity
The law is Silent on this, I will advise you allow her decide when to resume within the 3Months Maternity leave days that she had been granted.
If she wants to stay back the whole 3 months well and good, If she will only require one month of it and after that she will be fit to resume then fine as well. Give her the liberty to decide within the time frames granted. It is always important for us HRPs to view employees as Humans first then resources next.
I saw this and am sure many of us have never thought of such. My question is what will it contain as a Policy? #IHCRK #HumanResource
"All Sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and shall be exercised only in accordance with this Constitution" Article 1 (i), Constitution of Kenya, 2010 #Constitution #Mzalendo
Mzalendo is a Kenyan non-partisan Parliamentary monitoring organization whose mission is to “promote the realization of open, inclusive, and accountable Parliaments across Kenya and Africa”. #Mzalendo https://mzalendo.com/
What is the Kenya We Want? As we await the general elections, join the discussion on 5 key areas that the incoming government should concentrate its efforts. 🗓️ Wednesday, 03 August 2022 🕰️ 8:00 PM 📍Twitter Spaces @Arch_KE #KenyaWeWant #ChambuaUongozi #KenyaDecides2022
We are a Political Party for all Kenyans rooted and firmly established on Just and righteous Principles. Agano is a party for all Kenyans. #AganoParty #DavidMwaureWaihiga #RuthWambuiMucheruMutua https://www.aganoparty.com/
Mizani Africa is a modern Pan-African research firm that seeks to revolutionize the research industry through the use of ultra-modern technology like AI and blockchain for deeper insight and a more comprehensive data collection and analysis that will definitely provide a more reliable source of information in guiding our clients in their political, economic or social decisions making. We believe that all major decisions, whether political, economic or social should be made in line with relevant research findings. #MizaniAfrica https://mizaniafrica.com
Our Vision: To be the trailblazer in political, economic and social dynamism analysis across Africa by 2025. Providing the most transparent, reliable and in-depth market insights that can help shape proper decision-making in Africa. #MizaniAfrica
We are a collective of media and media-related organizations with a common interest in addressing misinformation and the problems it causes. #FumbuaKe
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Our Mission: To be the market leader in building and promoting a new brand of relentless and innovative leaders in politics, economic and social sectors in Africa and also in promoting existing and upcoming SME brands to super brand levels across Africa.
My fellow Kenyans — As I have repeatedly said, I remain deeply committed to seeing our country evolve a government that is committed first and foremost to investing in the people. I remain deeply committed to overseeing a country that measures its well-being not by the GDP but by the impact of policies on real lives of real people at the household level-a society truly committed to uplifting the poor in its midst. That is why I disclosed last week that as we go around inviting Kenyans into our unity agenda under the Azimio la Umoja, our single focus is going to be how to ensure our people are fed, healthy, educated and safe before all other considerations, now, and well into the future. We are determined to ensure that our people have adequate food and that no child will be born into poverty again and be confined to poverty as has become the norm in this country. Not again. We believe the time has come for a government that spends on Kenyans not on itself. We believe the time has come for a government that spends on its people and not on expensive trips, per diems, mandazis in offices, inflated tenders and imprests that are never surrendered. The lax attitude towards public funds in this country has created a fertile environment for corruption and outright theft—stealing from the people. It has also created a perverse incentive structure where people join public service and not the private sector to get rich; where people’s riches or poverty are easily traceable to the duration in or out of office. This will have to end. As I declared a few days ago, I am looking forward to a government that shall embark on a direct cash transfer programme to the 2 million poorest households in the country going forward. This programme will reach about 8 million poor Kenyans a year given that the average size of a household across the country is four individuals. r-signature Raila Odinga October 13, 2021 #AzimioLaUmoja https://inawezekana2022.com/
Siasa Place is an NGO formed in 2015 that aims to create an enabling environment for youth mainstreaming into our body politic. We at Siasa Place believe in the active participation of ordinary citizens, in an inclusive platform for young people willing to voice their concerns and ideas and if needed to lead, and in educating people on the functions and processes of government and the responsibility of the voters in holding that government accountable. Vision: A people who are informed, liberated, engaged and dignified living in a democratic space. Mission: To promote the peoples participation in democratic processes through research, training, civic education, networking and strategic partnerships. #SiasaPlace https://siasaplace.com/
Report On The Sustainable Waste Management Bill, 2021 (national Assembly Bill No. 22 Of 2021)-compressed Parliamentary Session 12th Parliament (2021) The National Assembly http://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2021-12/Report%20on%20the%20sustainable%20waste%20management%20Bill%2C%202021%20%28National%20Assembly%20Bill%20No.%2022%20of%202021%29-compressed.pdf #TSWMB2021
M-Pesa by Safaricom Corporate clients service payment accounts Kenya #BusinessIssues https://www.scribd.com/doc/33960739/M-Pesa-Corporate-Accounts
Today, we talk about the Employment Act (Cap. 226), and the regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act (Cap. 229) make rules governing wages, housing, leave and rest, health and safety, the special position of juveniles and women and termination of employment. #EmploymentIssues
Employment law issues run the complete range from discrimination and harassment at a job to unsafe conditions – but one thing remains the same: If your employer is violating a law, you have legal recourse. Here’s a look at some common employment law issues and what to do about them. http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/Acts/EmploymentAct_Cap226-No11of2007_01.pdf
A very important thread on Steps To Follow When Buying Land. 1. Ask to see the title deed or copy of the title deed. Then do a search at the ministry of lands to confirm who the real owners are or if the title has any caveat on it. The search will cost you kshs. 520. https://twitter.com/georgediano/status/1457767536922173450?t=H73qw6v0zLE0TmSfj7I9Ig&s=19
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Did you know that Jamhuri is the Swahili word for "republic" and the holiday is meant to officially mark the date when Kenya became a republic on 12 December 1964, one year and six months after gaining internal self-rule on 1 June 1963 from the United Kingdom. Jamhuri Day (Republic Day) is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on 12 December each year.[1] #KYRAfrica is a social justice platform seeking to provide 20 million Africans with access to user-friendly, affordable justice education & advice on their individual freedoms and rights by 2030. Donnant accès à une éducation&à des conseils juridiques conviviaux et abordables sur vos libertés et vos droits. Know Your Rights | Connaissez vos droits #LetsCreateAfr #JamuhuriDay
IMPACT OF THE SECTIONAL PROPERTIES ACT ON PROPERTY OWNERSHIP #PropertyOwnership The Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning in a public notice dated 7th May 2021 announced that the Sectional Properties Act (Act. No 21 of 2020) was enacted into law on 11th December 2020.[i] This is a 95% re-enactment of the repealed Sectional Properties Act of 1987. Read more here: https://mmsadvocates.co.ke/impact-of-the-sectional-properties-act-on-property-ownership/
Why do I need to explain to the bank why am withdrawing 1,100,000 shillings and where I am taking it? 🤔. It is my money that they have seen grow, not theirs... Why should I explain? Why should I tell them where it is going surely? 🤔 Si afadhali kuweka kwa safe kwa nyumba basi.. #Banking101
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Hi, There is a new succession law that will become active 14 days after publication in the Kenya gazette. The Law on succession (Amendment). Please highlight what the amendments mean to ordinary citizens. Thanks.
The Law of Succession (Amendment) Act 2021 certain provisions of the Law of Succession Act, 1981 CAP 160 for starters Section 3 by introducing a new definition of the term “spouse.” It defines a spouse to mean a husband or a wife or wives recognized under the Marriage Act, 2014. The Marriage Act under section 6 recognizes 5 types of marriages which are Christian marriage, Civil marriage, Customary marriage, Islamic marriage and Hindu marriage. In these 5 types of marriages; Christian marriage, Civil marriage and Hindu marriage are monogamous in nature while Customary marriage and Islamic marriage are polygamous or potentially polygamous in nature.
Section 29 has also been substituted with a new Section 29 which seeks to define who a dependant is, the new amendment provides that Dependant means- 1.The spouse and children of the deceased whether or not maintained by the deceased immediately prior to his death; and 2.Such of the deceased’s parents, step parents, grandparents, grandchildren, step-children, children whom the deceased had taken into his family as his own, brothers and sisters, as were being maintained by the deceased immediately prior to his death.
Finally! The Parliament of Kenya passed a bill preventing employers from asking job applicants for various clearance certificates before offering them a job. "Young people should not be punished for looking for a job, let them earn money first to afford to pay for this documentation."
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I have been working for an organization for 10 years. My contract has just been terminated. How do I go about asking for severance pay?
After the recent enactment of Companies Act 2015 and Insolvency Act 2015, various regulations and guidelines have been issued with a view to make the implementation of these acts easier and to resolve areas of conflict or uncertainty. A new Income Tax Act is expected to be introduced in 2018, amending the 1974 version and modernising the tax system. Amendments to the Banking Act 2015 (enacted through the Banking (Amendment) Act 2016), capped the rate of interest chargeable by banks, and has significantly tightened credit and liquidity in the country (particularly for the SME sector). According to a recent analysis by Cytonn Investments, access to credit in the private sector is at an eight-year low of 2.1% (in May 2017) compared to 25.8% at its peak in June 2014 (https://www.cytonn.com/topicals/topical-july-23-2017).
We believe this would also help: https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-007-2231?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)&firstPage=true
The Constitution of Kenya is the supreme law of the Republic of Kenya. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. The constitution was presented to the Attorney General of Kenya on 7 April 2010, officially published on 6 May 2010, and was subjected to a referendum on 4 August 2010. The new Constitution was approved by 67% of Kenyan voters. The constitution was promulgated on 27 August 2010. You can also find more information here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_Kenya
How many days notice should I be given before EVICTION?
Landlords usually exert unreasonable control over tenants with regards to payment of rent, increasing the rent, and evictions. The main reason is that the tenants do not know their rights. I’ll also like to know something about tenant law….
First, for a tenant who’s on a long-term registered lease, the lease terms will operate. A lease provides the lessee security of tenure for the entire period until the lease period is expired. For instance, if you were paying rent on a monthly basis, the Landlord should give a one month’s termination notice. Upon the lapse of the termination notice, the Tenant becomes a trespasser. The Landlord can apply to the Environment and Land Court for an eviction order. The Court of Appeal in Gusii Mwalimu Investment Co. Ltd & 2 others vs. Mwalimu Hotel Kisii Ltd, Civil Appeal No. 160 of 1995 applied by the High Court in Teresia Irungu vs. Jackton Ocharo & 2 others [2013] eKLR, held that: “It is trite law that unless the tenant consents or agrees to give up possession the landlord has to obtain an order of a competent court or a statutory tribunal (as appropriate) to obtain an order for possession.” 2. There are different types of eviction in Kenya: - a. Eviction of a Tenant at a residential unit; b. Eviction of a Tenant from business premises protected under Cap 301; and c. Eviction of unlawful/illegal settlers. By first knowing where you fall within these categories, then you’ll know how to defend your rights on the same.
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4 months agoPreviously I have interpreted the laws governing employment + company policies and had them in one handbook but it seems to bring some controversy, what do you guys think?