About the Journal

The Riara Law School is pleased to publish its inaugural edition of The Riara Law Journal focusing on the broad area of Law in a Society in Flux.
It is often observed that Kenyan society in line with that of other African countries is youthful. With this youth comes an associated dynamism. Society has evolved rapidly in the recent past both locally and globally. Norms have changed, the nature of commerce and education are changing and the law is called upon to respond evenly to these developments.
The surge of technological and other innovations in the last few decades, for example, has had major impacts on our society in an unprecedented manner. There are ongoing transformational shifts in education, health, media, business, agriculture and several other examples. In Africa, several startups have blossomed seeking to provide innovative solutions to match the needs of Africa’s people in diverse areas such as education, food production, transport, healthcare and mobile money. Governments have also taken up the use of technology and embraced e-government in service delivery through diverse platforms.
Higher education, including legal education is not immune from this influence. With
technological progress, demand is created for fresh competencies that set the stage for the next cycle of innovation and human excellence. Higher education is already experiencing a tectonic shift driven by the digital revolution such as the use of e-learning, deconstruction of the physical classroom into the virtual space, self-paced learning via education apps, MOOCs among others. As this continues, there will be a change in the learning content, as well as the modes of delivering learning in higher education to match the demands of the 21st Century work environment.
Within the Kenyan legal sector, the introduction of online incorporation of companies via the BRS platform on E-Citizen, the ongoing digitization of land transactions via the ardhi-sasa platform, and most notably the e-filing of pleadings and virtual courts initiated during the Covid-19 pandemic provide the clearest indicator to lawyers and legal educators that they must rapidly adapt to the changes precipitated by the technological revolution to remain relevant.

• Open Access Policy: The Riara University Journal of Personal Development is committed to providing free and unrestricted access to its content to ensure maximum dissemination and impact. All articles published in our journal are freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription or access fees.
• Focus and Scope: Our journal focuses on exploring various dimensions of personal development, including but not limited to mental well-being, emotional intelligence, career advancement, leadership skills, interpersonal relationships, and self-improvement strategies. We welcome contributions from researchers, practitioners, and individuals with insights and experiences related to personal growth and enrichment.
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• Sponsorship Disclosure: The Riara University Journal of Personal Development is supported by Riara University, which provides resources and infrastructure for the publication of the journal. However, the editorial independence and integrity of the journal are maintained, and sponsors have no influence over the content or editorial decisions.
• History of the Journal: The journal was established in 2023 with the aim of providing a platform for scholarly discourse and practical insights into personal development. Since its inception, the journal has published a diverse range of articles and has become a respected resource in the field of personal development studies.
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