Quincy on the Law
By Quincy on the Law
This is a legal podcast that offers commentary on Kenyan, Regional and International Law.
Quincy on the LawNov 17, 2022
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Deportation from Kenya
What is the procedure for deportation under Kenyan Law? Can a potential deportee object to an order of deportation? Tune in to learn the law behind deportation.
Nov 17, 202209:00
Regulation of Online Transport Network Services in Kenya.
Whereas the owners and passengers of transport network companies are a happy lot, drivers and owners of the vehicles are disgruntled and aggrieved. This episode explores the complaints by drivers and the response of the government by gazetting the online transport network services Regulations of 2022.
Nov 14, 202228:50
The Language of the Law
Judgment writing is the hardest of the legal arts to master. Following the decision of the Supreme Court of Kenya in the Presidential petitions of 2022, there have been criticisms about the language employed by the Court. This episode analyses the language of judicial judgments.
Sep 20, 202210:15
Review of the Sustainable Waste Management Act 2021
In this episode, we review the Sustainable Waste Management Act which establishes a framework for Waste management. The Act provides for obligations which attract hefty fines in the event of non compliance on private entities, accounting officers of County governments and other public bodies. Kenyans are entitled to the the right to a clean and healthy environment and the Act is a stride in that direction. This is a recommended listen for environmentalists, private sector entities, members of the public and government officers and producer of products and packages that cause a negative impact to the Environment.
Aug 09, 202219:25
The Case of Basil Criticos -vs- National Bank of Kenya and Another.
We hereby provide a Case brief of the infamous Basil Criticos case where the Court of Appeal awarded him a whooping 2.8 Billion Kshs.
Aug 01, 202211:11
Review of the Alcoblow rules in Kenya
About 2,211 people have died from road accidents in Kenya since January 2022. Most of the accidents are attributed to drunk driving. The Cabinet Secretary in charge of transport has drafted the traffic drunk driving rules to curb the vice. We hereby review them for your reference, understanding and awareness.
Jul 20, 202208:03
Unconscionable Contracts
An unconscionable contract is one that is extremely unfair, unduly harsh and commercially unreasonable. We expound on more about this in the context of lenders and exorbitant interest rates.
Jul 08, 202208:11
The Expert Witness
This episode episode expounds on the need for expert testimony, its qualification and probative value.
Jul 06, 202209:38
The Law Governing Auctioneers in Kenya
Are you facing the threat of auctioneers? Here is the law, their duties, obligations and timelines.
Jun 17, 202218:30
The Insurance Regulatory Authority found liable for claims against collapsed Insurer.
In a landmark judgment, Peter Mwau and another vs Insurance Regulatory Authority and two others, the IRA was found liable to settle the judgments entered against policy holders who had taken out an insurance cover with a collapsed insurance company. The insurance Co failed to settle claims leading to execution and attachment of a policy holder's personal property. The rationale of the Court was that it is double jeopardy for the state to mandate parties to take out insurance covers yet fail to monitor insurance companies to ensure that the consumers of the insurance services receive the same.
Jun 10, 202209:28
Joseph Kagunya -vs- Boniface Muli and 3 Others (2018)
In this episode, we brief the aforementioned case. The issues that crystallised therein and are of interest are whether an authority can re-alot property without repossession from the original allotee, the importance of conducting a search at the rating authority before acting on a property and the rectification of title. #LandLitigationLaw #SpotifyLaw #TwitterLaw
Jun 01, 202210:54
Bona-fide Purchaser - Case law / Case studies
In this episode we analyse cases emanating from High Court and Court of Appeal in Kenya surrounding the doctrine of the Bona-fide Purchaser for value without notice.
May 26, 202215:33
Equity's Darling AKA The Bona-fide Purchaser
We cast our legal lenses upon the Bona-fide Purchase for Value without Notice of any fraud as it applies to real property, conveyancing and Land law in Kenya.
May 19, 202215:36
Land sold without notice to owner!
This is a case brief of the appellate decision of Musk Deer Ltd vs Benjamin Kipkurui and another. This case involved a demand for rates, failure of service, sale of property by public auction without notice to the owner. Enjoy.
May 13, 202211:19
Post Judgment Care
What happens when you lose a case? We discuss the dynamics involved in the loss of litigation and how best to "take it with grace" or challenge it.
May 13, 202207:37
Supreme Court of Kenya unanimously settles the controversy around Presidential Immunity
This episode analyses the finding of the Supreme Court of Kenya as regards Presidential Immunity. SCORK reversed the decision of the High Court which had been upheld by the Court of Appeal. The question was ultimately decided upon interpretation of the Constitution of Kenya.
May 07, 202235:09
What it takes to own a gun in Kenya
This episodes discusses the Firearms Act and Firearms regulations deducing what it takes to possess and own a gun in Kenya
Apr 28, 202216:25
A peek into the law governing the death of a President-elect, President and a Retired President.
The death of retired president Mwai Kibaki has brought into focus the inadequacy of laws governing state Funerals in Kenya. We look a the laws governing death of the 3 types of Presidents under Kenyan law and the insufficient patchwork of laws over state Funerals.
Apr 22, 202209:09
Why the President cannot be sued pt 3
Presidential immunity was given focus in the BBI decisions that started from the High Court of Kenya to the Supreme Court. This podcast looks into what the judges of the High Court and Court of Appeal had to say about Presidential immunity.
Apr 21, 202221:39
Why the President cannot be sued Pt 2
In this episode, we revisit the theme "Why the President of Kenya cannot be sued. We dig deeper and look at some justifications for and against the theme."
Apr 13, 202205:32
Why the President of Kenya cannot be sued
An analysis of the doctrine of presidential immunity as it applies in Kenya.
Apr 07, 202206:57