Recognising come-we-stay marriage is the best way to protect our women by Roseline Njogu
In Summary The Marriage Bill 2012 has caused considerable waves, with much of the discussion being centred on the so-called “come-we-stay” provision Section 7 of the draft Bill published by the Attorney-General recognises a Presumption of Marriage where parties have openly cohabited for over two years Recognition of such marriages will lead to greater protections […]
Public Lecture: Community Land under Kenya’s New Constitution
Riara Law School is delighted to invite you to its second Law Review Action Thursday, which will be held on 29 November 2012, in Room 2/16, at the Riara University Building, beginning 3 PM to 530 PM. Come hear our special guest and law reviewer, Ms. Soipan Tuya, talk about her work with the […]
ACCREDITATION OF LEGAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA
COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION GENERAL NOTICE ACCREDITATION OF LEGAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA UNDER THE LEGAL EDUCATION ACT, 2012 AND THE ACCREDITATION REGULATIONS, 2009 It is NOTIFIED for General information that: The Legal Education Act, 2012 has come into effect and the Act embellishes the Council of Legal Education (Accreditation of Legal Education Institutions) Regulations, […]
MRC problem should only be handled under the precepts of international law by Prof. S. Kang’ara
Confronted with the threat of secession posed by the Mombasa Republican Council (MRC), supporters of Kenya’s unity face the following four stack choices: Ban, discipline, accommodate, or allow. Each choice is a needle that must be painstakingly threaded under the shadow of law. We live within a tight constitutional and international law milieu, and have […]
Matemu: Court ruling set a precedent by Eric Kibet
Three weeks ago, a three-judge bench of the High Court annulled the appointment of Mr Mumo Matemu as the chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. In a petition filed by the Trusted Society of Human Rights Alliance, the court castigated Parliament and the Executive for failing to conduct proper inquiry into the integrity of […]
Commission for Higher Education Authorizes Two New Varsities
The Commission for Higher Education (CHE) has allowed two new private universities to offer degree programs in the country, a move that has increased the number of universities in the country to 36. On Friday, the commission issued letters of interim authority to Riara University and Pioneer International University. The country now has seven public […]
Riara University receives Letter of Interim Authority
Riara University yesterday received a letter of interim authority to offer degree programmes. The letter qualifies it to meet standards required by the Commission for Higher education to offer the programmes as stipulated in the Universities Act and the Rules. CEO Everett Standa said the varsity joins 11 other universities operating under the same category. […]
