NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 – A new guidebook has been launched to help judicial officers and businesses navigate corruption-related issues.
The Business Guide on Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Law in Kenya, developed by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) in collaboration with the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA), provides a simplified overview of the legal framework governing anti-corruption and economic crimes in Kenya.
This resource aims to empower judicial officers and businesses in their efforts to combat corruption.
Chief Justice Martha K. Koome of the Supreme Court of Kenya emphasized the need for a united approach in the fight against corruption, extending beyond government efforts to include the business community.
“This Business Guide on Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Law in Kenya represents the fruition of a collaboration between the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, showing how partnerships between the Judiciary and the private sector can create tools to strengthen our justice system,” said Chief Justice Koome.
KAM has a history of collaboration with the judiciary, engaging in several initiatives to enhance understanding and efficiency within the legal system.
Such initiatives include the development of the Commercial Law Guidebook, which simplifies the judicial process governing commercial disputes.
Other is the Guidebook on Company and Corporate Insolvency Law, condensing the Companies Act 2015 and Insolvency Act 2015 into a user-friendly reference for judges and judicial officers handling corporate law cases.
Such initiatives include the development of the Commercial Law Guidebook, which simplifies the judicial process governing commercial disputes.
Another initiative is the Guidebook on Company and Corporate Insolvency Law, which condenses the Companies Act 2015 and Insolvency Act 2015 into a user-friendly reference for judges and judicial officers handling corporate law cases.
KAM Acting Chief Executive Officer Tobias Alando highlighted the severe impact of corruption and economic crimes on both individual organizations and the broader economy.
“Corruption raises the cost of doing business through unnecessary obstacles when acquiring licenses and other essential services from government and key institutions. This undermines investor confidence, both locally and internationally,” Alando said.
“Kenya has a robust legal and regulatory framework which, if fully implemented, can position Kenya among the least corrupt countries in the world. This guide is an invaluable resource for businesses seeking to navigate the complex regulatory landscape while upholding integrity and compliance.”
