People Over Profit: Why the Social Pillar of ESG Determines Long-Term Sustainability
Sustainability is often discussed in terms of profits, carbon footprints, and compliance metrics. Yet, at its core, sustainability is about people. The social aspect of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks and the people dimension of the Triple Bottom Line, remains the most decisive factor in determining whether organizations endure uncertainty, crises and change. For companies, organizations and state corporations alike, people are not just stakeholders; they are the system itself. Employees, customers, suppliers, communities, regulators and shareholders form an interconnected web where trust, once broken, creates ripple effects that can outlast any financial loss.
Attack on the Legal Profession or Curbing Corruption? Okiya Omtatah Okoiti and Dr. Magare Gikenyi v Council of Governors, AG & 70 Others(Nakuru High Court, January 2026) eKLR
The Nakuru High Court’s January 2026 conservatory orders barring public entities from engaging external advocates are unconstitutional, as they violate public procurement principles, the right to quality services, and freedom of legal representation, while disregarding the essential complementary role of external counsel in complex public matters.
Employee Negligence as a Ground for Termination: An Appraisal of the Court of Appeal Decision in Stephen Ndolo v Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company [2026]
For a termination to be valid in law, it must be grounded on a fair and legitimate reason under the Employment Act 2007. Is institutional weakness an excuse for an employee’s negligence? Can it absolve an employee from employment obligations of trust and integrity? What about an absence of criminal charges? Do they render a termination obsolete? These questions were the bone of contention in this case.
Interlocutory Mandatory Injunctions: An Analysis of Court of Appeal Decision in Titus Sinkeen Terta v Susan Kaluki Nzioki [2026]
Can mandatory injunctions be granted at an interlocutory stage? If so, when should they be granted?
