Competition Commissions guidelines the procurement and supply of school uniforms

Back to the future: Harnessing Building Information Modeling for Greening Retrofit Projects

Amid the international push towards sustainability and energy efficiency, retrofitting existing buildings into greener models is a crucial strategy for reducing the consumptive effect that the built environment has on its surroundings. Buildings typically account for 40% of a city’s total energy usage, with electricity in the built environment accounting for nearly a quarter of South Africa’s carbon emissions. Retrofitting existing structures can thus play a significant role in infusing the built industry with environmentally-sustainablesolutions.   

Mentorship and Sponsorship: How men can support women in tax careers

The impact of the Climate Change Act on the mining sector

The Climate Change Act 22 of 2024 (Act) was signed into law on 23 July 2024, which represents a key development in the country’s ongoing commitment to tackling environmental consequences from climate change. Although its date of commencement still awaits proclamation in the Government Gazette , industry stakeholders must take note of the Act’s intended objectives and implications once it becomes effective. Staying informed now will help ensure compliance and alignment with broader climateobjectives. 

Equality can be Taxing – How Tax Policy Can Give African Women a Fighting Chance

Lena Onyango, Partner in the Tax & Exchange Control practice at CDH Kenya, was recently featured in Commerce & Industry, where she explored the topic, " Equality can be Taxing – How Tax Policy Can Give African Women a Fighting Chance ."

Electronic Travel Authorisation: Visa in disguise?

During Kenya’s 60 th independence anniversary celebrations on 12 December 2023, the president directed that Kenya will be a visa-free country, effective from January 2024. This development in the immigration sector is now implemented through the electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system that was unveiled on 5 January 2024. Notably, the eTA system departs from the public understanding of a visa-free experience as travellers (including infants and children) are required to obtain the document before embarkment. Travellers who expected a seamless entry into the country have aired their disappointment with the unexpected costs and additional documentation for persons from initially visa-exempt countries

Streamlining enforcement: Key insights into the Competition Authority of Kenya’s Consolidated Administrative Remedies and Settlement Guidelines, 2023

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has taken a significant step towards enhanced transparency and efficiency with the recent publication of the Consolidated Administrative Remedies and Settlement Guidelines, 2023 (Guidelines). This move underscores a commitment to streamlined enforcement processes and predictable outcomes for businesses operating in Kenya.