Civil Litigation
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The debt recovery process in Kenya typically follows these steps: (1) a formal demand letter giving the debtor a specified period to pay, (2) filing a civil suit seeking recovery of the debt plus interest and costs, (3) applying for summary judgment if the debt is undisputed, (4) obtaining a court decree, and (5) enforcement through garnishee proceedings, attachment and sale of the debtor's assets, or oral examination to discover assets. For company debtors, we can also issue statutory demands and file winding-up petitions as leverage. We handle the entire process from demand letter to money-in-account.

A garnishee order is a court order directing a third party (the garnishee) — usually a bank holding the judgment debtor's funds — to pay the judgment debt directly to the judgment creditor. We file a garnishee application after obtaining judgment, identifying the debtor's bank accounts. The court first issues a garnishee order nisi (provisional), then after a hearing, a garnishee order absolute compelling the bank to release the funds. This is one of the most effective enforcement tools in Kenya because it bypasses the debtor entirely and goes straight to their money.

If your land title has been fraudulently transferred, you should act immediately. We file a suit in the Environment & Land Court seeking cancellation of the fraudulent transfer and restoration of the original title. Simultaneously, we apply for a temporary injunction to prevent the fraudster from selling, transferring or developing the land while the case is pending. We also file a caution or restriction at the Lands Registry to block further dealings. Where criminal fraud is involved, we coordinate with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to pursue criminal charges alongside the civil case.

Under Section 49 of the Employment Act, the Employment & Labour Relations Court can award compensation of up to 12 months' gross salary for unfair or wrongful termination. In practice, awards typically range from 3–12 months' salary depending on the circumstances — length of service, manner of termination, whether proper procedure was followed and the employee's prospects of re-employment. In addition to compensation, you may recover unpaid terminal benefits including salary arrears, accrued leave, notice pay, service gratuity and pension contributions. We assess your case and pursue maximum recovery.

Judicial review is a court process for challenging decisions made by government agencies, public bodies, regulators and tribunals that are unlawful, irrational or procedurally unfair. You apply to the High Court for orders of certiorari (to quash the decision), mandamus (to compel the body to act), or prohibition (to stop the body from acting). Common examples include challenging KRA decisions, county government actions, regulatory licence refusals, tender award disputes and disciplinary decisions by professional bodies. The application must be filed promptly — usually within 6 months of the decision. We assess whether judicial review is the right remedy and file the application with supporting grounds and evidence.