LLB Research Projects (2020): Recent submissions
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Legislating ‘coercive control’ in Kenya: A study of the protection against domestic violence act
(Strathmore University, 2021)Coercive control is a recognised form of domestic violence in Britain, Ireland and Scotland. It denotes the sequence of controlling and intimidating conduct within a domestic relationship. This dissertation seeks to ... -
Just compensation in the compulsory acquisition process in Kenya
(2021)Just Compensation is a vital aspect of compulsory acquisition. It is important that upon completion of compulsory acquisition of land, the victims of the process, are justly compensated, as they have significantly ... -
Appraising the legal and regulatory framework on medical negligence in Kenya
(2021)The medical profession is one that is heavily regulated in Kenya. However, the cases of medical negligence are rampant and most offending medical practitioners go unpunished. There exists a regulatory and legal framework ... -
Moving towards a paradigm of corporate criminal responsibility for corporate manslaughter
(Strathmore University, 2021)Corporations in Kenya have progressively been seen to commit wrongdoings to the detriment of the overall population or to specific individuals. Due to the fact that Kenyan jurisprudence is not sufficiently developed ... -
Intercountry adoption in Kenya: A critique on the role of government regarding the modern-day human trafficking
(Strathmore University, 2021)Intercountry adoption is the process by which one takes a child from one country to their own through permanent legal means, bringing the child into their family, treating them as their own and giving them all the rights ... -
Reconciliation of the principle of the best interest of the child and freedom of religion under Islamic marriages.
(Strathmore University, 2021)The concept of marriage in Kenya is one that has impelled discussions both locally and globally consistently over a period of time. This has led to the adoption of the Marriage Act 2014 with guidelines that govern marriages ... -
Cyber-security: An analysis of the risk placed on the right to privacy by technological innovation
(Strathmore University, 2021)The internet has become the primary source of information access and communication in most if not all the countries in the world. It has made the world into a global village that has eased communication from different ... -
Features for a sound secession referendum: How to incorporate reason in a highly emotional matter
(Strathmore University, 2021)Self-determination sometimes raises expectations that can never be realised. It could be understood as a right or a principle with numerous obstacles that come in the way of its realisation, thus raising the question ... -
Drawing the line between mutual matrimonial consent and marital rape in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)This Paper shall focus on sexual violence and abuse of women specifically marital rape in Kenya. A report done by the Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS)2014 stated that one in ten married women in Kenya, who have ... -
Revenue administration for musical works in the digital space in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)This paper seeks to investigate revenue generation, collection and distribution through digital platforms in the music industry in Kenya. While conducting the study, the researcher has been able to understand the disruption ... -
The problem of the unwarranted concentration of economic power in foreign investment : The case of section 3(e) and section 50 of the competition act
(Strathmore University, 2021)Competition law is instrumental in regulating markets in any jurisdiction. In Kenya, the Competition Act states the objectives of the regulation of competition which includes creating a conducive environment for both local ... -
Finding a legal balance between the right to strike and right to education in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)The teachers’ right to strike and the children’s right to education are both essential rights recognised by Kenya’s legal framework. Despite this fact, there are instances where conflicts arise between these two rights. ... -
Freedom of expression in Kenya: A study of section 16 of the film and stage plays act and its role in curtailing freedom of expression
(Strathmore University, 2021)The main aim of this paper is to analyse the constitutionality of Section 16 of the Film and Stage Plays Act. This will be done by considering its impact upon one’s guaranteed right to expression and the limitation clause. ... -
Systematic interpretation vs judicial activism: The position of the Kenyan supreme court in presidential election cases
(Strathmore University, 2021)The 2010 Constitution came with lights of hope for many Kenyans. It brought a myriad of changes in the country’s jurisprudential landscape. One such change is the fact that it is one of the few constitutions in the world ... -
Critical analysis into the protection of traditional medical knowledge in Kenya : Lessons from India and Peru
(2021)The practice of traditional medicine amongst communities has taken place from time immemorial. Such practices are so engrained to the culture and identity of the communities that lack of recognition and protection would ... -
Analysis of Nema’s roles, acts or omissions vis-à-vis the standard gauge railway project along Makumbi road
(Strathmore University, 2021)This study shall investigate whether NEMA, as a state agent was able to adequately ensure sustainable development with regards to the Standard Railway Gauge project. Sustainable development requirement can be said to have ... -
The import of declaration of sections 24(3) & 25 of the children’s act as unconstitutional on the protection of the right to parental responsibility
(Strathmore University, 2021)Parental responsibility is an essential facet in the overall wellbeing of a child. It takes into consideration the child’s best interest, which is of paramount consideration in any case where a child is involved. Parental ... -
Under the political microscope : The right to peaceful assembly
(Strathmore University, 2021)Freedom of peaceful assembly is a fundamental human right that can be enjoyed and exercised by individuals and groups, unregistered associations, legal entities and corporate bodies. This right allows individuals to publicly ... -
Interpreting the silence of section 35 of the arbitration act 1995: a judicial dilemma for the Kenyan courts
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)Pursuant to the provision under section 35 of the Arbitration Act, 1995, in Kenya, an arbitral award may be set aside following an application to the High Court. However, a problem arises when an aggrieved party remains ... -
Analyzing the efficacy of article 44(3) of the new constitution of Kenya (2010): a study on female genital mutilation in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)FGM is a malpractice in Kenya that continues to be the bane of the girl child’s existence. The practice is believed to have originated from Ancient Egypt due to the discovery of circumcised female mummies from the 5th ...