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The ALN Academy's Podcast promotes conversations on rule of law, governance and sustainability for the development of Africa and highlights the efforts of outstanding business leaders, policymakers and remarkable lawyers who can inspire African countries and who have played a significant role in the continent.
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The ALN Academy Talks aim to promote conversations on rule of law in Africa. Today, we focus on trade and, in particular, on the Kenya-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), which was ratified in March of this year. We had the honour to interview on this topic Daniel Ngumy, Partner, and Luisa Cetina, Director, at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna, who co-head the firm’s newly launched International Trade Law Practice. In a two-part interview, Daniel and Luisa take us through the key...
This session conducted by Amyn Mussa, will provide an introduction to the foundational principles of PPPs and project financing and to the integral role of contracts in the structuring of PPP projects. Through this training, participants will gain a deeper understanding of drafting and negotiating various contracts typically used in large-scale project finance transactions, common forms of government support and credit enhancement, key principles of risk allocation, and the mainland and tax c...
The ALN Academy Talks aim to promote conversations on rule of law in Africa. Today, we focus on trade and, in particular, on the Kenya-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), which was ratified in March of this year. We had the honour to interview on this topic Daniel Ngumy, Partner, and Luisa Cetina, Director, at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna, who co-head the firm’s newly launched International Trade Law Practice. In a two-part interview, Daniel and Luisa take us through the key...
ALN Academy’s TalksInterviewee: The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the CommonwealthInterviewers: Angélica Gutiérrez, Head of the ALN Academy; Aisha Abdallah, Board Director, ALN Academy; Partner ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla &Khanna9 March 2021The ALN Academy in partnership with ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna Leading Women Series were delighted to host The Right Honourable Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth who inspired us with her story as an out...
Welcome to the ALN Academy Talks! In this session, we delve into the topic of genocide cases under the Convention for the Prevention of Genocide. Our discussion covers recent and historic cases, the legal frameworks, and the motivations behind countries bringing these cases forward.Disclaimer:This conversation was recorded before the ICJ ruled against provisional measures on the Nicaragua v Germany case on 30 April: https://www.icj-cij.org/sites/default/files/case-related/193/193-20240430-sum...
🌍 Gracious Growth: A Conversation with Professor Paolo TaticchiIn this episode, Professor Paolo Taticchi, a renowned expert in Strategy and Sustainability sits with Aisha Abdallah and shares invaluable insights into corporate sustainability.Professor Taticchi explains the shift from traditional CSR paradigms to the contemporary focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. He draws examples from the transformative journey of energy giant Enel to demonstrate how businesses can ...
In this interview, Prof. Luis Franceschi and Aisha Abdallah delve into the pressing issues surrounding the state of democracy worldwide.Drawing from an in-depth analysis, they examine the weaknesses plaguing electoral systems and processes across the globe, shedding light on prevalent issues such as voter apathy, corruption, voter suppression, and electoral interference. They explore the factors contributing to declining voter participation and the erosion of trust in democratic institutions....
ALN Academy Talks: Unlocking Intra-African Trade: AfCFTA, EAC, and Strategic Partnerships. We sit down with Daniel Ngumy, Managing Partner at Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN Kenya, to discuss the latest advancements in trade facilitated by the AfCFTA Agreement, the EAC trading bloc and significant developments in the region, as well as the United States and Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership. Daniel specialises in regional and international tax law and has extensive experienc...
ALN Academy Talks: Unlocking Intra-African Trade: AfCFTA, EAC, and Strategic Partnerships. We sit down with Daniel Ngumy, Managing Partner at Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN Kenya, to discuss the latest advancements in trade facilitated by the AfCFTA Agreement, the EAC trading bloc and significant developments in the region, as well as the United States and Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership. Daniel specialises in regional and international tax law and has extensive experienc...
In this video, Sonal Tejpar provides her insights on the outcomes of COP27 and its implications for Africa. The conference focused on Africa's unique needs, with a major outcome being the establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund. However, financing falls short of Africa's needs, and developing countries expressed concerns about the debt burden of loans. COP27 recognized the lack of early warning systems in Africa and introduced an initiative to provide universal early warnings by 2027, bu...
In our previous Masterclass, Ian Gaitta took us through shareholder agreements in detail, their key clauses, and provisions to consider when developing a shareholder agreement. The objective of today’s masterclass is to discuss the role of Engineering Procurement contracts (EPC), the main elements of these documents and how risks are allocated under different EPC structures and considerations that should be made when drafting these contracts. This Masterclass is part of a series of virtu...
Join us for a conversation with the Hon. Justice Martha Koome, Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, as she joins Aisha Abdallah, Director of the ALN Academy, and Karim Anjarwalla, Senior Partner at ALN Kenya, in a discussion on the Rule of Law and Justice in Kenya. In part one of this conversation we discuss the significant priorities and challenges facing the judiciary, including the separation of powers, the role of the judiciary in preserving ...
Join us for a conversation with the Hon. Justice Martha Koome, Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, as she joins Aisha Abdallah, Director of the ALN Academy, and Karim Anjarwalla, Senior Partner at ALN Kenya, in a discussion on the Rule of Law and Justice in Kenya. In part one of this conversation we discuss the significant priorities and challenges facing the judiciary, including the separation of powers, the role of the judiciary in preserving ...
Welcome to the sixth and final episode of the Out of Mind MasterClass Series! In this episode, Thomas Mundia, PCC, Executive Fellow and Coach at Strathmore Business School (SBS) takes us through the following:-Developing Habits for HappinessUse this link to watch the full video: https://youtu.be/cfAP-JRbgaUUse this link to listen to this episode on the podcast. The ALN Academy podcast is available on all podcast platforms: https://lnkd.in/dQb6Qeb5In our previous episodes, we covered:-Defining...
New Podcast Episode! MasterClass on Shareholder Agreements for PPP Projects. The goal of today's masterclass is to provide a deeper understanding of shareholder agreements. Taking us through this is Ian Gaitta, partner at Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN. Today's masterclass will cover: - shareholder agreements in detail- Key clauses within these agreements -Provisions to consider when developing a shareholder agreement.This masterclass is part of a series of virtual trainings on ...
Let's Talk Tax Part 2: Navigating the Frontiers of International Cooperation in International Taxation. In this episode, Abdullahi Ali, Associate at Tax sits down with James Karanja, Head of Transfer Pricing at Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN, to delve deeper into the tax developments at the international level.In this part two, they address:-The key initiatives that have been undertaken to entrench transparency as a central feature through the automatic exchange of information in tax mat...
Let's Talk Tax: Navigating the Frontiers of International Cooperation in International Taxation. Abdullahi Ali, Associate, Tax sits down with James Karanja, Head of Transfer Pricing at Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN, to explore tax developments at the international level. They discuss the fundamental structural reforms proposed in the international tax system to curb base erosion and profit shifting and the role that African countries will play in ensuring the protection of their taxing ...
Welcome to the fifth episode of the Out of Mind MasterClass Series! In this episode, Thomas Mundia, Executive Fellow and Coach, at Strathmore University Business School takes us through the following:- Developing personal values - Understanding our emotions- Types of emotive responses to stressUse this link to watch the full video: Use this link to listen to this episode on the podcast. The ALN Academy podcast is available on all podcast platforms:In our previous episodes, we ...
Join us on December 8th, 2022, from 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. as Prof. Githu Muigai, Senior Counsel, Mohammed Muigai LLP, and Karim Anjarwalla, Senior Partner, Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN, discuss Prof. Muigai's recently published book, "Power, Politics, and Law," as well as the state of democracy and the rule of law in Africa. This event has been organized by the ALN Academy in partnership with Kabarak University Press.Moderator: Aisha Abdallah, Partner, Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN
Welcome to the fourth episode of the Out of Mind MasterClass Series! In this episode, Caroline Karoki, Head of People and Culture at Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN takes us through the following:- Workplace stressors in summary- How do develop healthy coping mechanismsUse this link to watch the full video:Use this link to listen to this episode on podcast. The ALN Academy podcast is available on all podcast platforms:In our previous episodes, we covered:-Defining mental health-The mental healt...
Welcome to the third episode of the Out of Mind MasterClass Series! In this episode, Caroline Karoki, Head of People and Culture at Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN takes us through:-Managing unrelenting deadlines- Relationships in the workplaceUse this link to watch the full video: https://youtu.be/BoRFXqb5D9QIn our previous episodes, we covered:-Defining mental health-Why work has an impact on our mental health-The mental health continuum-Workplace stressors-Managing an unrelenting workload-Co...
Welcome to the second episode of the Out of Mind MasterClass Series! In this second episode, Caroline Karoki, Head of People and Culture at ALN Kenya takes us through:-Workplace stressors- Managing an unrelenting workload- Communicating expectations at workIncase you missed our first episode, we covered:-Defining mental health- Why work has an impact on our mental health- The mental health continuumUse the link below to listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1739846/11607071Stay tuned f...
Welcome to the Out of Mind MasterClass! Over the next six weeks, The ALN Academy, in partnership with Strathmore Law School, guides us through a better understanding of mental health and emotional well-being, how having poor mental health can affect us, methods and resources to assist us to improve our mental health, and much more.In this video, Caroline Karoki, Head of People and Culture at ALN Kenya takes us through-Defining mental health- Why work has an impact on our mental health- The me...
Let´s Talk Governance. MasterClass on Equity Structuring and Joint Development Agreements for PPP Projects. The objective of today’s Masterclass is introducing to a greater extent the typical types of finance documents that would be involved in a project finance transaction. This Masterclass is a part of a series of virtual trainings on public-private partnerships and project finance over the next few months. Taking us through this is Ian Gaitta, Partner at Anjarwalla and Khanna.Today's maste...
ALN Academy Talks| Financing sustainable projects in Africa. In this episode, Sonal Sejpal Partner, ALN Kenya and Head of Banking and finance sat down with Oliver Phillips, Associate Director of Sustainable Finance at Standard Chartered Bank to discuss sustainability with a key focus on financing sustainable projects in Africa.In order to fully understand the concept, it is first important to understand what the term ‘sustainable finance’ means and the scope and objectives that are incorporat...
ALN Academy Talks | Governance and COVID-19. When COVID-19 hit, IGAD collaborated with various partners to bridge the health materials supply gap, enhance access to healthcare services, and aid cross-border communities in Africa. In this episode, Aisha Abdallah, Board Director of the ALN Academy and Partner at ALN Kenya, and Dr Girum Maheteme, Regional Coordinator, IGAD COVID-19 Response, discussed the crucial lessons learned from this pandemic, the necessity for sufficient support from gover...
The ALN Academy Talks aims to promote conversations on rule of law and good governance across Africa for the development of the continent. In this episode, we sat down with Aisha Abdallah, Partner at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna and Board Director of the ALN Academy. Aisha heads the Disputes Resolution Department at Anjarwalla & Khanna. She is passionate and well-versed in issues around the rule of law. The rule of law in general means that there is a predictable legal regime ...
ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna’s Project and Infrastructure Department has prepared a series of virtual trainings on public-private partnerships and project finance over the next few months. This series will explore, at an intermediary level, various project contracts and their interface. The aim of this MasterClass is to provide an introduction to project finance, its fundamental distinctions from corporate financing, and to look at two case studies that put the topic in conte...
The ALN Academy Talks aims to promote conversations on rule of law, governance and sustainability for the development of Africa. In this episode, we partnered with the French Chamber of Commerce in Kenya and focused on renewable energy and particularly on the support that the French government is providing to Africa to promote green energy and energy efficiency, the role that French financiers and developers play in the development of the renewable energy sector in Africa and on the lessons t...
In this episode, Mona K. Doshi, Partner, Co-head of the Private Practice Department at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna and Director of Adili Fiduciary Services, spoke on gender and succession with the particular aim of raising awareness on women's succession rights in Kenya. The legislation gives women equal succession rights and thus women need to be aware of their rights so that they can take care of themselves and their families. Women should learn to invest, manage finances, unde...
Welcome to the ALN Academy podcast. In our previous MasterClass, Amyn Mussa provided an introduction to the foundational principles of PPPs and project financing and to the integral role of contracts in the structuring of PPP projects. The objective of today’s MasterClass is to introduce participants to the importance of proper risk allocation to the success of PPP projects. This MasterClass is part of a series of virtual trainings that The ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna’s Project a...
The ALN Academy Talks aims to promote conversations on rule of law and good governance across Africa for the development of the continent. We were delighted to host, Luisa Cetina, Director at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla and Khanna who spoke on the recent guidelines issued by the Attorney General of Kenya for the preparation of procedures for the prevention of bribery and corruption in the country. The requirement on public and private entities to put in place procedures for the prevention of ...
The ALN Academy Talks aims to promote conversations on rule of law and good governance through education across Africa for the development of the continent. We are delighted to invite you to listen to an interview with Rosa Nduati-Mutero, Partner at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla and Khanna where we focused on rule of law and education in the frame of the ALN Kenya-CSR anchor event which took place at the Hope For Orphans Rescue Centre (HOREC) in Nairobi. Rosa is also the Head of CSR from the firm.Ed...
NGOs are not immune to compliance risk; compliance needs to be structured to reflect the NGOs’ mission. Financial control is key for the sustainability of NGOs, regulatory enforcement needs to be unpacked, and NGOs should understand the political context and the challenges such as corruption.Listen to Kristoffer Wallace, Head of Audit of IFRC, Willie Oelofse, Director at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna and Aisha Abdallah, Partner at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna advising on steps fo...
The ALN Academy was delighted to host Dr Maxime Houinato, Regional Director Un Women for East and Southern Africa on the efforts of UN Women in strengthening the rule of law for women in the African continent, particularly referring to the study on the “Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in East and Southern Africa” written by UN Women. Interviewers: Aisha Abdallah, Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna, Angelica Gutierrez, Head of the ALN AcademyIntervi...
The ALN Academy and the Thomson Reuters Foundation were delighted to host “The A to Z of Compliance for NGOs” Webinar. The impressive line-up of high calibre speakers discussed the importance of compliance for NGOs, which policies should be implemented and which procedures, bribery and anti-corruption policies and risks to be considered. Listen to this episode for a holistic approach to regulatory compliance for NGOs in Africa. Speakers:Aisha Abdallah, Partner ALN Kenya|Anjarwalla & ...
The current pandemic has affected the dynamics of works, families and human interactions. In this session, we discussed how it has particularly impacted the lawyers. Mental health remains a taboo according to many and in May the ALN Academy together with the ALN Series were extremely honoured to host two outstanding leaders in the legal profession here in Africa, Dr Peter Kwenjera, Dean of the Strathmore Law School and Karim Anjarwalla, Managing Partner at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna....
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