Browsing LLM Theses and Dissertations (2020) by Issue Date
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A Critical analysis of public participation in parliamentary ratification of oil and gas agreements
(Strathmore University, 2020)The oil and gas sector in Kenya is seen as an opportunity to catalyse social economic development. Instead of contributing towards economic growth, oil and gas development leads to unparalleled corruption, underdevelopment ... -
Digital lending in Kenya; the case for regulation
(Strathmore University, 2020)Digital lending has become an important trend in increasing financial access to Kenyans who need access to short term finances. The expansion of technological options in the country has seen the proliferation of smart ... -
Examining the efficacy of Kenya’s corporate leniency programme in the context of competition law
(Strathmore University, 2020)The Corporate Leniency Programme is a fairly new concept in Kenya. It was introduced in 2017 under section 89A of the Competition Act of Kenya. Cartel activities are becoming very dominant and the Competition Authority of ... -
Examining prosecutor’s duty to disclose exculpatory evidence and the right to fair trial in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)The right of an accused to a fair and just trial is as universal as it is absolute. Save for instances where there is a shift of evidential burden, an accused cannot be compelled to provide evidence in proof of their ... -
The Impact of cyber crime on e-commerce and regulation in Kenya, South Africa and the United Kingdom
(Strathmore University, 2020)As the use of the internet increases across the world, it becomes imperative to be aware of the ways in which economies can benefit from such use and to be equally aware of the impediments to the maximisation of these ... -
Factors affecting Access to Government Procurement Opportunities by minority groups in Kenya: a focus on eligibility and registration requirements
(Strathmore University, 2020)Public procurement in Kenya is an area that is fast evolving. The coming into force of Kenya’s new constitution in 2010 set the stage for reforms in the procurement sector. This thesis examines the eligibility and registration ... -
The Inadequacies in the legal and regulatory framework on accountability of NGOs in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)NGOs play a significant role in advancing development in Kenya. Over the years there has been significant growth in the NGO sector. While this is good, trouble begins where there are no adequate accountability measures in ... -
Money laundering in the banking sector: a critical analysis of the enforcement procedures in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)Financial crimes in the banking sector have caused the downfall of several banks in Kenya. The success rate of prosecutions and the ability of regulators, as well as law enforcement to curtail financial crime has been under ... -
Effective anti-counterfeiting legal system: a key enabler for growth of Kenya’s pharmaceutical industry
(Strathmore University, 2020)Michael Blakeney describes counterfeits as “goods, manufactured, distributed and sold as copies of goods which have been made without the authority of the owner of the intellectual property.”1 These goods – he notes - are ... -
Mediation: a means of resolution of grievances faced by the Turkana community as a result of upstream oil activities
(Strathmore University, 2020)Exploitation of natural resources especially in developing nations leads to a rise of grievances with respect to land and sharing of benefits accruing from the natural resources. This has been seen with the exploration of ... -
Invigorating Kenya’s absorptive capacity for health, safety and environmental technology in the upstream petroleum sector
(Strathmore University, 2020)Health, safety and environmental concerns have accompanied oil and gas operations in fields across the world. The rise of digital technology and its successful application across various industries has presented hope for ... -
Transparency in the management of oil and gas blocks: a review of Kenya legislative framework
(Strathmore University, 2020)It is widely accepted that good governance and transparency in the extractive sector is the precursor to the realisation of economic and social growth. On the other hand technical and institutional flaws are a recipe for ... -
The Dilemma of the democratic implementation of the two thirds gender rule in the National Assembly: the Kenyan experience
(Strathmore University, 2020)In many Parliaments across Africa, the number of male representatives is higher than that of their female counterparts. The same is true for Kenya thereby prompting the women movement to advocate for the rights of women. ... -
Legal and institutional framework for implementing a hybrid approach to local content in Kenya’s petroleum sector: lessons from Norway
(Strathmore University, 2020)Kenya has recently discovered Oil and Gas reservoirs creating an imperative to promote Local Content in its oil and gas industry. The concept of Local Content has, as a result, been legislated through the recently enacted ... -
Islamic banking in Kenya: need for a regulatory framework compliant with principles of Sharia
(Strathmore University, 2020)Islamic banking has developed into a key component not just within the financial sector but also a major catalyst for growth of various world economies. The position in Kenya is no different, and the growth in Islamic ... -
Sentiment analysis model for detection of radicalization on twitter
(Strathmore University, 2020)In the recent past, radical acts such as terrorist attacks on highly populated areas have become a major security issue in Kenya hence there is a constant fear of becoming a victim of violent acts perpetrated by individuals ... -
Venture capital in Kenya: restructuring the competition regulatory framework to aid venture capital financing of Small and Medium Enterprises
(Strathmore University, 2020)In Kenya and around the globe SMEs have a proven track record as boosters of economic development by creating wealth and employment. They on the other hand face the major challenge of a lack financing since they have limited ... -
Reforming the institutional and legal frameworks of E - commerce in Kenya; consumer rights protection in the digital economy
(Strathmore University, 2020)Electronic commerce (E-commerce) is fast growing in Kenya, attributable to improved internet accessibility and increased usage of smart phones. The use of E-commerce has spurred growth and created new opportunities for ... -
Delivering Public-Private Partnership infrastructure projects in Kenya; the quest for efficient compulsory land acquisition processes
(Strathmore University, 2020)Bringing about economic development in a country like Kenya requires opening up of the vast semi-rural areas. This calls for the provision of land for public infrastructure development, the backbone for building the economy. ... -
Collateralization of intangible assets making - a case for micro, small and medium enterprises in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)Kenya has seen regulatory reforms in the spirit of easing the cost of doing business by overhauling various statutes regulating commerce. Some of these statutes considered in this Thesis include the Companies Act, (Act ...
