MMC Asafo

A Big Congratulations to our Managing Partner Esther Omulele for her outstanding work in the Field of Real Estate that has earned her a ranking in Chambers and Partners

MMC Asafo wishes to Congratulate our Partner and Head of Real Estate Jessica Mwenje for her outstanding achievement in ranking in Chambers in the field of Real Estate.

We are thrilled to announce that our Senior Partner Munge P. Murage has been recognized in Chambers and Partners in the field of Dispute Resolution. Congratulations on your outstanding achievement!

We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Chambers and Partners in the field of Dispute Resolution. Congratulations to the team that is led by our Senior Partner Munge P. Murage

We are thrilled to announce that MMC ASAFO has been ranked in Chambers and Partners in the field of Real Estate. A huge congratulations to the exceptional team led by our Head of Real Estate, Jessica Mwenje.

We are honored to be recognized by Chambers and Partners for our dedication to excellence in the field of Banking and Finance. Congratulations to the incredible team led by our Deputy Managing Partner Isaiah Mungai Kamau!

On Thursday 1st February, 2024 at around 11pm, a truck carrying Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) parked at an LPG gas refilling point situated in the Mradi area of Embakasi, Nairobi exploded resulting in the loss of lives and several injuries. The incident has caused public uproar among citizens demanding to know how an LPG refilling station was operational in a densely populated residential area and who is responsible for the incident. Whilst the Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has denied approving any applications for permits to operate the LPG refill station, there is still ambiguity as to the regulation of the sector and the remedies available to the victims of the incident. In this article, Esther Omulele, Billy Otieno and Brenda Gichangi explore the legal and regulatory framework surrounding LPG business, the penalties for operating without permits and the remedies available to the victims of the incident.

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Every minute is a chance for you to change the world. Have a blessed week.

Here is to all of us attempting the impossible, because there is hope. Have a lovely week.

Just how much do you know about ChatGPT? Undoubtedly, this Artificial Intelligence chatbot has revolutionized the world of research since November 2022. Over a year since its launch, it is still the talk amidst tech giants who are scrambling to catch up. Powered by encyclopedic data, ChatGPT boasts of knowing everything. It certainly knows everything on the internet. Equipped with model conversational skills, ChatGPT will answer almost anything you ask. Don’t believe us? Try. But even with such prowess, ChatGPT has fundamental flaws. While it can and will in fact respond instantaneously to questions, the veracity of its responses may not, sadly be accurate. ChatGPT lacks the autonomous capacity to know how much on the internet is actually true. In this article, Daniel Musyoka and Sheilla Kamau delve into how this ubiquitous phenomenon has fared in the legal profession. They answer the Big Question: Will ChatGPT replace lawyers and Judges?

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We began the year on a high with a prayer event. We are grateful to Oscar Amisi for delivering an impactful sermon that resonated with the Firm's strategic theme of the year. While delivering her remarks, our Managing Partner Esther Omulele called on us to reach new heights of spirituality and purpose in the year 2024.

Never underestimate the power of self. You are capable of achieving anything. Have an amazing week.

Here is to doing our very best, today and everyday. Have a blessed week.

In a data-driven world, where information fuels innovation and propels economies, the need to safeguard such a valuable asset becomes paramount. Kenya's proactive steps to address data protection and privacy concerns are evident in the enactment of the Data Protection Act, 2019 (the DPA). The DPA is designed to regulate processing of personal data, with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) as the vigilant guardian of data privacy in Kenya. Recent penalty notices issued by the ODPC against data controllers and processors, serve as a stark reminder of the consequences that arise from nonconsensual uses of personal data. In the wake of such penalties, the imperative role of consent in data privacy and protection becomes glaringly evident. In this article, Esther Omulele and Margret Wangari explore the nuances of navigating data privacy in Kenya, shedding light on the concept of valid consent prior to data processing and use.

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Here is to a winning week.

We pay tribute to our late Founding Partner, Njoroge Nani Mungai, not only for his professional achievements but also for the warmth of his friendship and the kindness he extended to all who crossed his path. Let us honor his memory by rededicating ourselves to the principles he held dear and by continuing to build upon the strong foundation he laid for MMC ASAFO.

Since the promulgation of the Constitution in 2010, the phrase legitimate expectation has become a byword in most constitutional petitions and judicial review applications. Courts have wrestled with the term with mixed results. In this article, our Senior Partner Daniel Musyoka argues that the Supreme Court has now settled the meaning of the phrase. A wish or desire, however earnest, cannot be a basis for a claim of legitimate expectation. The principle protects only those expectations which have arisen through the conduct of the administrative body concerned, and not those which have arisen as a result of one’s subjective hopes. A pious hope, even giving rise to a moral obligation, cannot amount to a legitimate expectation.

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Today is the day we pay respect to our beautiful Kenya. We have done so much to build our very own culture and heritage, so let’s celebrate it today. Happy 60th Jamhuri Day to all!

Have a fruitful week.

Join us in celebrating our very own Managing Partner Esther Omulele on being ranked by IFLR1000. Congratulations on this well-deserved accolade!

A heartfelt congratulations to our Deputy Managing Partner, Isaiah Mungai Kamau for earning a well-deserved recognition by the IFLR1000.

We are proud to share that we have been ranked in the prestigious IFLR1000 2023 rankings!
Congratulations to Isaiah Mungai Kamau and the entire Banking and Finance Team on this remarkable achievement.

We are honored to be recognized by IFLR1000 in various Practice Areas: Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Development: Power and Project Development: Infrastructure.
Join us in congratulating Esther Omulele and the incredible Team from the Commercial Department for this stellar achievement.

Last Week, we had an insightful workshop with KCB Bank Group on Public Private Partnerships. The workshop was headlined by our Managing Partner, Esther Omulele and Deputy Managing Partner, Isaiah Mungai Kamau. Maxwell Maelo from our Commercial Department made an elaborate presentation on PPPs. The discussions delved into PPP Projects and the role of KCB Bank in such projects. The session highlighted various opportunities in PPPs, particularly Road Infrastructure PPPs, with a focus on the successful projects like the Nairobi Expressway and Nyali bridge which have shaped Kenya’s landscape. The workshop concluded with a vibrant cocktail session, fostering a stronger bond between MMC ASAFO and KCB Bank.

We take this opportunity to celebrate our very own Billy James Otieno, Cyprian Masika, Winfidah Kerubo and Valentine Magato who have now become Advocates! Your dedication, hard work, and passion for the Law have brought you to this incredible milestone. We wish you all a future of success and endless possibilities as you begin your Legal Careers. Congratulations!

Here is your Monday Morning reminder that it can be done. Have a fantastic week!