AmCham Kenya

The Digital Economy
2020-06-05 05:00 - 06:00 (Asia/Dubai)
The Digital Economy is the second of a series of AmCham webinars on Digital Transformation against the backdrop of the sudden metamorphosis the world is witnessing occasioned by COVID-19. It is clear that the crisis is accelerating an already growing trend towards digitization. The transformation and acceleration of the digital economy and associated technologies is being seen as crucial for coping with the negative economic impacts of the pandemic.

In Kenya, the digital economy is incredibly robust with some estimates pegging its value at approximately Ksh. 5-6 trillion, this being an estimate of the proportion of the country’s GDP that is transacted through mobile money.

Different types of digital services are growing in significance. Consumers have quickly adopted, become more discerning and embraced the digital marketplace. E-commerce is on the up and up. Digitally agile firms are adapting successfully, while traditional businesses may have to re-engineer their business models for this new reality.

Is this the defining moment for the digital economy – locally and globally?

The Digital Economy

Mental Health During COVID-19

Mental Health During COVID-19
2020-06-03 02:00 - 03:00 UTC
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought on unparalleled levels of stress and anxiety for both leaders and their teams. Left unmanaged, this stress can seriously affect an individual’s physical health and in turn a company’s productivity.

Amcham and CIGNA invite you to a special webinar dedicated to help you and your team manage mental wellbeing during these times. Join us as Dr. Yolande Coombes, a wellbeing consultant, takes us through the impact of COVID19 on mental wellbeing, and shares powerful tools and practical guidelines to help you manage your team’s wellness and mental health.

During the webinar, Cigna, a global health service company dedicated to helping people improve their health, wellbeing and peace of mind, will also share wellbeing tools and other solutions that can support you and your teams, during the current times and beyond.

Data Protection and Privacy Webinar Part II
Data Protection Act 2019

Data Protection and Privacy Webinar Part II
2020-05-21 01:00 - 02:00 UTC
Following the enactment of Kenya’s Data Protection Act 2019 (“DPA”) on 25th November 2019, the Act has created a wide-range of new legal obligations for businesses and organizations with respect to personal data which they collect from customers, employees and third-party suppliers and service providers in Kenya.

At last week’s insightful webinar, our panel of experts discussed the process undertaken by Government in drafting the Act and a range of practical perspectives designed to give an overview and increase your understanding of the new law and what you can do to avoid being in breach.

Join our panel of experts this Thursday May 21, 2020 for PART 2 of the Data Protection and Privacy webinar, as they take a deep dive into:

– The Role of the DPC (Regulator)
– The Role of the DPO
– The Role of Technology in Data Protection Privacy Risk Management (Privacy by Design & Default)
– The key steps to take in developing a Data Protection and Privacy Programme

Data Protection and Privacy Webinar

Data Protection and Privacy Webinar
2020-05-14 01:00 - 02:00 UTC
Kenya enacted its Data Protection Act 2019 (“DPA”) on 25th November 2019, thereby creating a wide-ranging set of new legal obligations for business organizations with respect to personal data which they collect from customers, employees and third-party suppliers and service providers in Kenya. The DPA provides a legal framework to the right to privacy, which is a fundamental right under Article 31 of the Constitution of Kenya. The DPA is substantially modeled on the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), which is currently the leading global benchmark privacy legislation. Join us for this Forum where PwC will explain the DPA and its implications for business. A panel of experts will also discuss a range of practical issues designed to increase your understanding of the new law and what you can do to avoid being in breach.

The Future of Work
2020-05-07 05:00 - 06:00 (Asia/Dubai)
Join us for the first of a series of AmCham webinars on Digital Transformation against the backdrop of the sudden metamorphosis the world is witnessing occasioned by COVID-19. While no one can accurately predict when the pandemic will end and what the extent of the economic impact will be, one thing is clear, that the world of work has been transformed forever. Not only has WHO is working changed, but also WHAT they do and HOW they do it.

Has the COVID-19 pandemic just leapfrogged us into the Future of Work? How can businesses to rise to the challenge? Join us this Thursday at 9 a.m. for a robust discussion on the Future of Work and what businesses should be thinking about.

The Future of Work

COVID-19 Legal Implications
2020-04-30 05:00 - 06:00 (Asia/Dubai)
The Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in a period of financial uncertainty for many businesses. Understandably therefore, companies are focused on responding to the resulting financial distress and legal obligations to their clients, suppliers and employees.

Join us as we explore the legal implications surrounding restructuring and insolvency, employment and immigration.

Some of the questions to be covered during the session include:

What legal responsibilities do companies have toward mitigating the risks and effects of the pandemic at the workplace?
What are company directors legally required to do as responsible stewards of companies?
Is there any reprieve for companies continuing to trade when solvency is in doubt?
How can you forestall enforcement action from being taken by creditors?
How should companies handle the confirmation of a positive case in the workplace in view of the Data Protection Act, 2019?
What are the legal obligations in negotiating changes to the terms of employment contracts?
How can companies navigate work permit issues for employees who are foreign nationals given scaled down operations at Immigration and a ban on international travel to and from Kenya?
Is there consideration by government to reduce or waiving Work Permit fees to help companies recover from the tough economic times?

And many more!

COVID-19 Legal Implications

Webinar: Responding to Covid 19 - Tax Considerations and Practical Liquidity Management Measures
2020-04-16 05:00 - 06:00 (Asia/Dubai)
Disruptions to the global economy brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt progressively over the coming months. As a result, business owners and leaders are concerned about the implications of the pandemic as it relates to managing their liquidity as well as unpacking the tax and regulatory changes within the Kenyan context. The COVID-19 pandemic challenges leaders to stabilise amid a crisis and prepare for a newly uncertain future. The decisions businesses make in the near term will most likely drive how the entity is sustained in the long term. Now is the time for resilient leaders to take decisive action to soften the shocks yet to come, and at the same time prepare for what may change in the months ahead.

AMCHAM and Deloitte would like to offer you the opportunity to connect and discuss with Deloitte’s subject matter experts: Fredrick Omondi, Tax & Legal Leader, and Gladys Makumi, Financial Advisory Leader, on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Deloitte will share their views on tax considerations arising from the recent government response to COVID-19 as we all practical measures for businesses on managing liquidity. This session is intended to deliver a multi-disciplinary view on how COVID-19 is affecting daily operations and assist leaders to take a strategic view.

Deloitte insights are intended to help you not only respond to this crisis, but recover and thrive. Please also visit the global insights page on Combating COVID-19 with resilience at https://www2.deloitte.com/COVID

Join us as Deloitte experts share timely insights on responding to COVID-19 with resilience, with a focus on tax considerations and practical liquidity management measures.

Webinar: Responding to Covid 19 - Tax Considerations and Practical Liquidity Management Measures
