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Unilateral Interest Rate Increases and the Limits of Contractual Discretion
Belinda Wakasa•January 20, 2025

Unilateral Interest Rate Increases and the Limits of Contractual Discretion

The Supreme Court of Kenya delivers a groundbreaking ruling in Stanbic Bank v Santowels, holding that banks cannot unilaterally increase interest rates without Cabinet Secretary approval — potentially exposing the industry to KES 100 billion in refund liabilities.

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No Root, No Title: The Court of Appeal Strikes Down Fraudulent Land Claims in Runda
Belinda Wakasa•January 15, 2025

No Root, No Title: The Court of Appeal Strikes Down Fraudulent Land Claims in Runda

The Kenya Court of Appeal delivers a landmark ruling in the Runda land case worth Ksh 3 billion, establishing that fraudulent roots of title invalidate all subsequent ownership — even for innocent purchasers who relied on official land registry searches.

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