
Uncovering the Real Culprit behind Corporate Distress: Company-Specific Factors or Operating Environment?
For our 10th Insolvency Series installment, we take stock of where we are with respect to the state of private businesses in Kenya. We

UNPACKING THE MYSTERIES PART 2 – The Place of Secured Creditors in Insolvency
Following our last article which analyzed administration of companies in Kenya, we received a couple of questions from our readers on

Unpacking the Mysteries. An Analysis of Administration of Companies in Kenya
The Insolvency Act of 2015 transformed the legal insolvency regime in Kenya by providing a legal framework, that could help ailing com

Debt Restructuring – Tough Decisions!
Continuing with our Insolvency Series, in this article we discuss debt restructuring - what is it, how to go about it and how to incre

I’m Slipping, I’m Falling, I’ve Got to Get Up: Helping the Debtor in Insolvency
Insolvency laws are an essential component for stability in a financial system. They are the foundation for orderly dissolution and re

A Voice for Creditors in Insolvency
Kenya has put its insolvency legislation to the test in several cases where various companies, such as Sameer Africa, Mumias Sugar, Ke

Administration-Corporate Resuscitation
In our previous article, we discussed business turn arounds and the need to ensure that business rescue measures are taken quickly onc

Warning Signs of Financial Distress
Financial distress often arises because of a business having inadequate operating cash flow that impedes its ability to meet obligatio

Business Turnaround – Take Action Early!
In the fast-paced business world, characterized by shorter business cycles, low barriers to entry, technological disruptions and shift

NAVIGATING THE LABYRINTH – A Guide to Kenyan Corporate Insolvency
Sometimes companies face difficulties which threaten or cause their continuity and financial status to decline. When a company’s dis