GVA LEGAL PODCAST

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.

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 episode is particularly special as our lead host Andrew Njenga is the principal discussant on this new development in the labour regulatory framework in Kenya. This will be a great listen for employees who have...

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

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

We are discussing the Companies (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations 2020 with our very own Corporate & Commercial associate, Michael Njuguna. We also have Annette Kwamboka Akama making her debut as our Podcast Co-host!

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 says with regards to purchasing a residential house.

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. 

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- Sustainable Development, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) expert to discuss this important subject.

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- FIDA. 

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 applications. 

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. 

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 #choosetochallenge?

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.

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 funds for treatment and providing economic empowerment advice. 

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 relationships considered as marriages in the eyes of the law

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 including virtual court sessions, and e-filing of documents. We delve into the challenges that both the bar and bench have faced due to the effects of the coronavirus and the migration and integration from p...

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.

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 act. We also discuss the procedure of making a claim under the act.

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 complaints process with the labor officer and the process of dealing with the complaints and what follows after a complaint has been lodged and dealt with.

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 court. We further discuss Alternative Dispute Resolutions(ADR) in the employment field and the basic details that an employment contract should address with regards to termination.

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, working from home is now the new norm. We discuss the effects that the corona virus has had on employment from what employers need to implement to allow for working from home to be a success, to unpaid le...

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 the terms, obligations, rights of both parties, benefits of the employee among others are listed. These include working hours, job description, remuneration and leave entitlement to name a few Host :  An...