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# Green Brief (OGO Law) | Environmental & ESG Law Firm in Kenya: Green Brief (OGO Law) is a leading environmental law firm in Kenya providing ESG advisory, climate change law, environmental compliance, policy development and sustainability legal services.

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- [OGO-Law, The Greenbrief Advocates Wins Two Prestigious Honours at the 3rd Annual Legal Era Africa Law Awards 2025–26](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/ogo-law-environmental-law-firm-2026-kenya/): OGO-Law, The Greenbrief Advocates is proud to announce that it has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the 3rd Annual Legal Era Africa Law Awards 2025–26, held on 26 June 2026 at The Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. The achievement has also been covered by leading Kenyan media, including Citizen Digital.
- [KENYA’S FINANCE BILL 2026 & THE GREEN ECONOMY](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/finance-bill-2026-kenya-green-economy/): A green economy is an economic model that integrates environmental responsibility with economic growth through investment into economic activities, infrastructure and assets that allow reduced carbon emissions and pollution, promote renewable energy and prevent loss of biodiversity.
- [THE NAIROBI MANDATE: DECODING THE AFRICA FORWARD SUMMIT THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL JURISPRUDENCE](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/africa-forward-summit-nairobi-2026/): The Africa Forward Summit, held in Nairobi on May 11–12, 2026, represents a seismic shift in the architecture of international environmental law. For the legal community, this summit serves as a sophisticated blueprint for Contractual Climate Sovereignty. In the halls of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, the dialogue transitioned from the aspirational, often toothless language of UN resolutions to the rigorous, enforceable frameworks of bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and green finance protocols. For environmental lawyers, the proceedings signal an evolution in Transnational Environmental Governance, where the "Green Deal" is no longer a policy suggestion but a binding jurisdictional requirement.
- [CLIMATE CHANGE ACT (NON-MARKET APPROACHES) REGULATIONS, 2026](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/kenya-non-market-approaches-regulations-2026/): The Paris Agreement under Article 6.8 provides for the integration of non-market approaches that assists parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to implement their Nationally Determined Contributions(NDCs). NDCs are commitments made by countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, for instance Kenya’s NDC commitment is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2035. 
- [SUSTAINABILITY IN PRACTICE: NURTURING NATURE AT KIJABE FOREST ](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/kijabe-forest-tree-planting/): OGO-Law's Kijabe Forest tree planting initiative brought the firm's environmental mission to life through direct conservation action.
- [KENYA’S GREEN CLIMATE FUND NO OBJECTION PROCEDURE](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/kenya-no-objection-letter-gcf/): Introduction
- [VOICES OF THE WILD: HOW PRESS FREEDOM AND ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM SHAPE OUR FUTURE IN KENYA ](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/environmental-journalism-kenya/): Over the weekend of May 3, 2026, the global community celebrated World Press Freedom Day, culminating in the major international conference in Lusaka, Zambia, under the crucial theme of shaping a future at peace. While this day is historically dedicated to reflecting on the safety of journalists, democratic governance, and information integrity, its relevance extends far beyond the traditional political arena. In a world increasingly defined by climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecological collapse, environmental journalism has become a critical pillar in shaping peace, protecting human rights, and securing sustainable development. In Kenya and across the African continent, a free and independent press serves as the vital bridge between scientific discovery, policy accountability, and the vulnerable communities whose livelihoods depend on a healthy, balanced environment. As highlighted by UNESCO in their 2026 global evaluations, the boundaries between journalism, technology, civic space, and human rights are increasingly intertwined, demanding stronger information ecosystems that can withstand rising digital and systemic challenges.
- [CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE MODERN ERA OF POLLUTE, PAY AND BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/corporate-environmental-accountability-kenya/): For much of the post-independent era, environmental harm caused by industry was treated as the unavoidable price of progress. Factories discharged effluent into rivers, extractive operations scarred landscapes, and communities absorbed the damage while corporations retained the profit. Regulators fined, companies paid, and continued with the trend.
- [PUBLIC BENEFITS ORGANIZATIONS(PBO) REGULATIONS, 2026](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/pbo-regulations-2026-kenya/): On 18th March 2026, the Kenyan Government gazetted the Public Benefits Organizations Regulations, 2026. This acts as a full circle moment as the Public Benefits Organizations Act, 2013 is now fully operationalized. It provides for processes under which:-
- [WHY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MATTERS IN KENYA](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/environmental-impact-assessment-kenya/): Picture this. A developer puts up a notice: ‘Coming soon-a modern apartment complex.’ It sounds exciting. Maybe even promising. But if you live nearby, a few questions creep in. Where will the waste go? What will happen to the trees around? Will the road handle the traffic? In Kenya, these questions are answered through the legal requirement of an Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA). Far from being a mere procedural requirement, EIA is one of the most important tools for ensuring that development is responsible, sustainable,  and fair to the surrounding affected communities.
- [Join Our Team: Projects Assistant Opportunity in Nairobi](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/join-our-team-projects-assistant-opportunity-in-nairobi/): At OGO Law The Green Brief we are excited to announce an opportunity for a Projects Assistant to join our growing team in Nairobi. If you are passionate about law, sustainability, and impactful project work, this role offers a unique chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives while advancing your legal career.
- [POLLUTER PAYS OR POLLUTER PROFITS? RETHINKING POLLUTER PAY PRINCIPLE  IN AFRICA](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/polluter-pays-principle-kenya/): The Polluter Pays principle is a widely accepted environmental law principle that places liability for environmental harm on those responsible for it. At the same time, the global push towards Net Zero promises a future where emissions are balanced, if not entirely eliminated. 
- [CONSERVATION BY LAW: RETHINKING THE NAIROBI ANIMAL ORPHANAGE RELOCATION](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/nairobi-animal-orphanage-relocation/): Introduction
- [THE CLIMATE COURTROOM](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/the-climate-courtroom/): Climate action is no longer unfolding quietly in conference halls, policy papers or international agreements. It is happening in a far more decisive space, the courtroom. What was once framed as a global environmental concern is now being tested, argued and enforced through legal systems. Across the world, judges are being asked to decide what governments, corporations and institutions must do to confront climate change. In this new reality, law is not supporting climate action, it is leading it.
- [TINY CREATURES, BIG CRIME : SMUGGLING OF HARVESTER ANTS](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/tiny-creatures-big-crime-smuggling-of-harvester-ants/): When people think about wildlife trafficking, images of ivory tusks, rhino horns or exotic birds often come to mind. Rarely do we imagine ants being at the center of an international smuggling operation. Yet recent events in Kenya have revealed that even the smallest creatures can become targets in the global wildlife trade.
- [PROTECT RIVERS, PROTECT PEOPLE: WHY RIVER PROTECTION IS A HUMAN STORY IN KENYA](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/protect-rivers-protect-people-why-river-protection-is-a-human-story-in-kenya/): At sunrise along the banks of the Tana River, farmers walk quietly toward the water with jerrycans. A few hundred kilometres away, Nairobi River flows through crowded neighborhoods where children play only metres from polluted water. Further south west, the Mara River sustains one of the most extraordinary wildlife ecosystems in the world while also providing water for pastoral communities. These rivers tell different stories but they share one truth.
- [CHAMPIONS OF THE EARTH: CELEBRATING WOMEN LEADING CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE ACTION](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/champions-of-the-earth-celebrating-women-leading-conservation-and-climate-action/): Across Kenya and Africa, women have played a transformative role in environmental protection, wildlife conservation and climate action. Their leadership has reshaped how communities interact with nature, emphasizing ecological sustainability, social justice and long-term resilience. A pioneering figure is Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, which mobilized rural women to plant millions of trees, restoring degraded landscapes while empowering women through livelihoods and environmental education. In wildlife conservation, leaders like Paula Kahumbu have advocated for stronger laws, raised public awareness about threats to elephants and other endangered species, and promoted community-based conservation through WildlifeDirect.
- [URBAN FLOODING & ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE IN KENYA](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/urban-flooding-environmental-governance-in-kenya/): Each rainy season in Kenya often brings similar scenes; flooded streets, heavy traffic, damaged infrastructure and communities displaced by rising waters. In cities such as Nairobi, heavy rainfall frequently overwhelms drainage systems and disrupts economic activity. These events are often described as natural disasters caused by unusually heavy rainfall.
- [COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT VIS-A-VIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION : NGONG ROAD FOREST](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/commercial-development-vis-a-vis-environmental-protection-ngong-road-forest/): The Environment and Land Court in the case of The Law Society of Kenya v Karura Golf Range Limited & 7 others KEELC 1086 (KLR) issued prohibitory orders restraining NEMA and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) from reinstating or implementing the EIA License and the Special Use License issued by the said authorities  for the development, operation and management of a golf range restaurant and mini-golf park within Miotoni Block of Ngong Road Forest Station in Nairobi.
- [WHAT KOKO TEACHES INVESTORS ABOUT SOVEREIGN RISK, CARBON FINANCE INFRASTRUCTURE STRESS](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/what-koko-teaches-investors-about-sovereign-risk-carbon-finance-infrastructure-stress/): The Case Study
- [HIGH COURT DECRIMINALIZES THE EXCHANGE OF INDIGENOUS SEEDS](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/high-court-decriminalizes-the-exchange-of-indigenous-seeds/): Introduction
- [A WIN FOR KIMANA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/a-win-for-kimana-wildlife-corridor/): Introduction
- [ENVIRONMENTAL LAW POLICY AND GOVERNANCE SPOTLIGHT](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/environmental-law-policy-and-governance-spotlight/): 2025 had a number of key environmental litigation matters across the country. Notably, courts have increasingly been asked to balance economic development with environmental protection while government entities and private actors have faced heightened scrutiny over environmental and climate impacts, biodiversity loss as well as compliance with existing environmental and climate change laws. These court cases continue to shape and influence environmental law, conservation law, Land Law, Agricultural law and Climate Change regulations in Kenya.
- [The Top 5 Environmental Judgments in Kenya That Shaped 2025 ](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/the-top-5-environmental-judgments-in-kenya-that-shaped-2025/): In 2025, Kenya’s courts took a bold environmental turn, delivering landmark rulings that reshaped land use, protected wildlife corridors, and enforced real climate accountability, proving the gavel truly went green. This year will be remembered as the year Kenya’s courts took an unmistakably bold stance on environmental protection. For years, environmental governance has relied heavily on policy debates, county decisions, and community advocacy, but this year, the judiciary became the unexpected hero in shaping land use, wildlife protection, and climate accountability across the country. From rangelands threatened by subdivision to wetlands squeezed by rapid urban expansion, judges delivered rulings that clarified the law, challenged poor governance, and reminded both public and private institutions that environmental rights in Kenya are constitutional guarantees, not privileges.
- [AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND ACT ON REGISTRATION PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC LAND](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/amendments-to-the-land-act-on-registration-procedures-for-public-land/): The Land (Amendment) Act, 2025 was assented by the President on 15th October 2025 and its commencement date set for 4th November 2025. The recent amendments to Kenya’s Land Act, specifically, section 2 and 12 clarifies the definition of the Registrar as well as the process of registration of a public land. 
- [Nature’s Symbolism in Kenya traditions](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/natures-symbolism-in-kenya-traditions/): Across Kenya, nature tells stories that words alone cannot. Woven into rituals, songs, and daily life, it appears in moments of mourning and celebration as a sacred symbol of connection and continuity. From green twigs raised in farewell to ancient trees standing guard over homesteads, nature has always been a living part of Kenya’s cultural and spiritual landscape.
- [Kenya Goes Electric: The Rise of Clean Energy Transport](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/kenya-goes-electric-the-rise-of-clean-energy-transport/): Kenya’s roads are currently changing. In Nairobi, Kisumu, and beyond, a quiet revolution powered by electricity is underway. From shiny electric cars to the fast-growing fleet of electric bodas (motorbikes), Kenyans are embracing cleaner, quieter, and more affordable transport. This shift isn’t only about innovation but a key step toward achieving the country’s environmental and climate goals.
- [MISSION POSSIBLE](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/mission-possible/): First, HAPPY CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK for everyone who makes OGO-LAW , THE GREEN BRIEF ADVOCATES what it is. As we join the world in marking Customer Service Week 2025, under the theme “Mission: Possible” we reflect on what it means in the unique context of environment, climate change and conservation law. As a firm, we believe that service is more than a transaction. It is a commitment to our clients, the communities we serve and to the environment we all share. Every interaction with our clients and the communities is an opportunity to restore hope, trust and justice. For us, making the impossible possible through one case, one consultation and one victory at a time ensures that environmental protection is never sidelined but at the center of every conversation.
- [THE PRICE OF CO-EXISTENCE – HUMAN WILDLIFE CONFLICT COMPENSATION ](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/the-price-of-co-existence-human-wildlife-conflict-compensation/): “...while wildlife is a treasured gift to our nation, we must take proactive measures to prevent these adverse interactions. We are working to ensure animals remain within designated habitats, allowing residents to farm and conduct business without fear…” Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife on 10th July 2025
- [We are Hiring ; Business Development Officer](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/we-are-hiring-business-development-officer/): To advance this mission, we are seeking a Business Development Officer to design,activate, and scale a growth engine that connects us with high-value opportunities,clients, and partners.
- [MAZINGIRA DAY 2025](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/mazingira-day-2025/): As we continue to witness the effects of climate change, Mazingira day reminds us that it is our shared responsibility to protect, restore and sustain our environment. As we mark Mazingira Day 2025 under the theme “Citizen-Centric Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship” we turn the spotlight on the word “Environmental Stewardship.” We shall particularly address the government’s role in enabling citizens to play an active role in shaping a greener, more sustainable future. This is because while individual effort matters, true transformation demands systems that empower and sustain citizen action.
- [NET ZERO, WHAT IS IT REALLY?](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/net-zero-what-is-it-really/): In environmental and climate policy spaces to government commitment engagements you have probably heard of the words “Net Zero” being thrown around a lot. It sounds important, and it is, but what does it actually mean?
- [Women and Climate Change](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/women-and-climate-change/): The climate crisis is a reality that is acutely felt across Africa, a continent that has contributed least to global emissions yet bears the most severe consequences. Within this reality, the impacts are deeply gendered: climate change is not a neutral force. It is a powerful threat multiplier that preys on existing inequalities, disproportionately affecting women and girls. However, to view African women merely as victims is to miss the most critical part of the story: they are, in fact, the most effective and innovative agents of change, the architects of our continent's resilience.
- [Let’s Talk Flowers: Kenya’s Blooms and Why They Matter](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/lets-talk-flowers-kenyas-blooms-and-why-they-matter/): Flowers are more than just colorful decorations they are a vital part of our environment, culture, and daily lives. From the delicate petals of the African violet to the bright blooms of the flame tree, Kenya is home to an incredible variety of flowers that play essential roles in ecosystems, traditions, and even personal well-being. Let’s explore why flowers matter and how they touch our world in multiple ways.
- [Is It Actually Illegal to Collect Rainwater?](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/is-it-actually-illegal-to-collect-rainwater/): Collecting rainwater seems like one of the most natural and sustainable things a person can do. After all, it falls freely from the sky , why shouldn’t we use it for gardening, cleaning, or even drinking after proper treatment? Surprisingly, in some places, collecting rainwater is regulated, restricted, or even illegal under certain conditions. So, what’s the truth, and why does it matter?
- [Urban Planning and Its Environmental Impact: A Nairobi Case Study](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/urban-planning-and-its-environmental-impact-a-nairobi-case-study/): Urban planning is the backbone of every city, shaping how people live, work, and move while influencing infrastructure, green spaces, and overall quality of life. However, poor or uncoordinated urban planning can have serious consequences for the environment. Nairobi, Kenya’s rapidly growing capital, provides a clear example of how urban development decisions affect ecosystems, natural resources, and urban sustainability.
- [Understanding Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/understanding-environmental-impact-assessments-eia/): Every time a new development project is planned, be it a road, a factory, a dam, or even a housing estate there is a potential impact on the surrounding environment. These impacts can range from changes in local ecosystems and water quality to effects on human health and social structures. To manage these potential consequences responsibly, countries around the world have developed a tool known as the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
- [Is Legal Personhood the Future of Water Protection in Africa?](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/is-legal-personhood-the-future-of-water-protection-in-africa/): The lifeblood of our continent, our rivers, are under immense pressure. Pollution, over-abstraction, and the encroachment on vital riparian lands threaten not just the water itself, but the communities and entire ecosystems that depend on it. Traditional environmental laws, which often treat nature as mere property or a resource for human exploitation, are clearly falling short in protecting these vital natural assets. A powerful global movement is now offering a radical, transformative solution: The Rights of Nature, a shift that recognizes rivers, forests, and other natural entities as legal subjects with intrinsic rights, not just objects for human use. This approach is the highest aspiration for communities, proposing to formally grant a river legal personhood, which means the river gains the right to exist, flow naturally, be free from pollution, and critically, to sue on its own behalf. Once personhood is granted, the law establishes a structure, often a board of guardians composed of community and expert representatives, to legally act in the best interests of the river's health, much like the landmark case of the Whanganui River in New Zealand, which was recognized as a legal person, Te Awa Tupua. This legal declaration allows the community to define and enforce the river's rights, ensuring any fines or compensation from polluters are used for its ecological restoration.
- [Kenya’s “Green Constitution”.](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/kenyas-green-constitution/): The legal fight for environmental protection in Kenya is fundamentally different from many other jurisdictions because of one document: the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. This framework has rightfully earned the moniker of a “Green Constitution” for transforming environmental stewardship from a policy goal into a fundamental human right. For lawyers, activists, and concerned citizens across Africa, this is a supremely powerful tool.So, what makes the Kenyan Constitution so potent for environmental protection? The power is primarily housed in a triad of key articles that establish rights, impose duties, and provide clear enforcement mechanisms.
- [Of Kenya’s Natural Wealth.](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/of-kenyas-natural-wealth/): Kenya, often known for its agricultural prowess and vibrant tourism, is also endowed with a variety of mineral resources. While the mining sector's contribution to the national economy has historically been small—less than 1% of GDP—there is a push by the government to unlock its full potential. A recent national airborne geophysics survey, the first of its kind in the country's history, has revealed a treasure trove of new mineral sites, sparking renewed interest in the sector's future.
- [FAST FASHION AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/fast-fashion-and-its-environmental-impact/): So what’s the whole debate around fast fashion and its impact on the environment?
- [War’s Impact on Nature](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/wars-impact-on-nature/): The stories of war are often told through the lens of human suffering and geopolitical struggle. We see shattered cities, displaced populations, and the immense cost of conflict in terms of lives and livelihoods. Yet, beneath the headlines of destruction, another story unfolds , one of silent and profound devastation to the natural world. The effects of war on nature are not a secondary concern but a direct and integral part of the tragedy, impacting trees, animals, and birds in ways that can take generations to heal.
- [Artificial Intelligence Green Dilemma.](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/artificial-intelligence-green-dilemma/): The fourth industrial revolution is often linked to Artificial intelligence (AI).  Its transformative powers have seen an increase in efficiency in several sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, business, education among other sectors. While its transformative nature has the potential to fundamentally change how we live and work, there is a growing concern over its negative effect on the environment. As we all know, AI relies on data, this is the ‘fuel’ that runs it. Now, for every AI model that is trained and deployed for use, it is highly dependent on extensive data, especially the large scale AI. 
- [Beyond the Puddles: The Never-Ending Cycle of Wading through Waters in Nairobi](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/beyond-the-puddles-the-never-ending-cycle-of-wading-through-waters-in-nairobi/): The recent rains experienced last week and early this week across the country have exposed the country’s incapacity on matters disaster preparedness. What a troubling paradox: a country that desperately needs water for agriculture and domestic use becomes paralyzed when that same water arrives in abundance. Every Nairobian dreads the CBD streets during heavy downpours because that is when extortionists are hard at work in terms of fare hikes, umbrella merchants, and mkokoteni handlers (the Nairobi boats). The impassable Mombasa Road is a story for another day; the pattern is always predictable yet implementation seems like a far-fetched mitigation strategy.
- [Reclaiming Names, Reclaiming Africa.](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/reclaiming-names-reclaiming-africa/): There is an undeniable power in a name. It's more than just a label; it’s a vessel for history, a declaration of identity, and a connection to those who came before us. When someone calls you by your name, especially in a world of monikers and numbers, it feels like they truly see you, that they acknowledge a unique part of your story. This profound truth makes the colonial legacy of renaming African places so impactful, and the modern movement to reclaim those names so significant.
- [Noise Pollution : Trees as Natural Sound Absorbers.](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/noise-pollution-trees-as-natural-sound-absorbers/): Noise pollution is considered one of the most overlooked environmental issues especially in urban areas yet these areas are increasingly becoming noisier due to increase in traffic, industrial activities, construction and other commercial activities. The Environmental Management and Coordination Act Cap.387 under section 2 defines noise as any undesirable sound that is intrinsically objectionable or that may cause adverse effects on human health or the environment. 
- [Greenwashing: Inspired by a Towel.](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/greenwashing-inspired-by-a-towel/): The term “greenwashing” was coined by Jay Westerveld, an environmentalist, in 1986. This is after he had taken a trip to Fiji in 1983 and during his stay at a hotel he encountered a note urging the guests to reuse towels in the guise of environmental conservation while at the same time, the same hotel was in the middle of an expansion to make way for their business which involved significant environmental disruption. This contradiction by the said hotel highlighted the hotel’s primary intent to cut costs rather than genuinely conserve natural resources. This experience led him to writing an essay in 1986 using the term “greenwashing” to describe such deceptive practices as a criticism of the “save the towel” campaign by hotels at that time.
- [Littering Irk](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/littering-irk/): Lets talk littering Green Advocates!
- [The East Africa’s Coastline](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/the-east-africas-coastline/): The existence of these natural harbors is a testament to the fact that geography can be a powerful driver of prosperity. They are the reason why these coastal cities grew into the major economic centers they are today. While modern engineering can create ports anywhere, there’s no substitute for the efficiency and safety provided by these magnificent natural formations. Their existence is a gift from nature, and a key reason why East Africa's coastline continues to be a bustling hub of global trade and cultural exchange.
- [Saba Saba.](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/saba-saba/): If you grew up in Kenya, chances are you’ve heard the phrase “Saba Saba” used around. Maybe in political speeches, old news clips, or more recently, trending hashtags. But somewhere between the noise and nostalgia, many people have forgotten,or never really knew,what it was all about. Saba Saba, which means “seven seven” in Kiswahili, marks the 7th of July, 1990. On that day, thousands of Kenyans took to the streets not to riot, not to loot, but to demand what many of us take for granted today: multiparty democracy, free speech, and a government that answers to its people. It wasn’t just a protest, it was a turning point.

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- [ENVIRONMENTAL LAW POLICY AND GOVERNANCE SPOTLIGHT 2025](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/download/environmental-law-policy-and-governance-spotlight/): 2025 had a number of key environmental litigation matters across the country. Notably, courts have increasingly been asked to balance economic development with environmental protection while government entities and private actors have faced heightened scrutiny over environmental and climate impacts, biodiversity loss as well as compliance with existing environmental and climate change laws. These court cases continue to shape and influence environmental law, conservation law, Land Law, Agricultural law and Climate Change regulations in Kenya.
- [Legal Brief – Usahihi NAIROBI – MOMBASA Expressway Project. A Guide for Future PPP Projects.](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/download/usahihi-nairobi-mombasa-expressway/): In a landmark July 2025 decision, Kenya’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) Committee directed the abandonment of the Usahihi Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway Project, marking a defining moment for transparency and accountability in major infrastructure deals. The project, proposed under a Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) by Ever strong Capital, was found to fall short of the standards set by the Public Private Partnerships Act, 2021 specifically on feasibility, public interest, and value for money.
- [Legal Brief – ICJ Ruling on Climate Justice](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/download/legal-brief-icj-ruling-on-climate-justice/): Our newest Legal Brief breaks down the landmark International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on Climate Justice.
- [Practical Guide](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/download/the-nrt-legal-brief/): Practical Guide: Ensuring Legally Compliant Conservancies in Kenya
- [The NRT-Legal Brief](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/download/legal-brief-edition-1-2/): The NRT Case: A Landmark Ruling on Community Land Rights
- [Legal Brief – Edition 1](https://ogolaw.green-brief.com/download/legal-brief-edition-1/): In our first edition of The Green Brief Legal Brief, we break down the intricate process behind Kenya’s Finance Bill and why it matters. From county-level budget planning to national policy decisions, we explore how fiscal priorities are set and the role of public participation in shaping the final bill. With input from county governments, the National Treasury, and constitutional offices like the CRA and KRA, the Finance Bill directly impacts taxation, public services, and economic growth. Understanding this process is crucial for holding policymakers accountable and ensuring fiscal policies align with the needs of citizens. Dive into the full analysis to see how these financial decisions shape Kenya’s future.