In Nairobi’s high-value property market, understanding Freehold vs Leasehold Land in Kenya is critical for investors during pre-commitment due diligence. Freehold land confers indefinite ownership, while leasehold land grants fixed-term rights subject to renewal, land rent, and consent requirements. Transactions reviewed by F.M. Muteti & Co. Advocates commonly reveal that investor exposure arises from short […]
In Nairobi’s fast-moving property market, understanding sectional property vs traditional titles is critical for risk-aware investors. Sectional property is established on the underlying mother title, dividing a building into individually owned units, while traditional titles confer sole ownership of an entire parcel. Both carry distinct regulatory and financial exposures. Non-compliance with the Sectional Properties Act, […]
Land ownership in Nairobi continues to attract high-value investment, but it also presents recurring legal exposure. Understanding land disputes in Kenya is critical for investors operating in a market shaped by overlapping claims, historical allocation issues, and increasing regulatory scrutiny. In practice, disputes rarely originate at the conflict stage. They typically arise from acquisition gaps, […]
Introduction In Kenya, it is fairly common for parents or guardians to acquire land and register it in the name of a minor as a way of securing the child’s future. While this approach is well-intentioned, it often creates practical legal challenges when the registered owner is under the age of eighteen. These challenges become […]
Introduction Termination of employment on account of poor performance remains one of the most scrutinized areas under Kenyan employment law. For large organisations, the risk exposure is particularly significant due to the scale of operations, internal HR structures, and the financial implications of adverse court awards. While the Employment Act, 2007 permits termination based on […]
Introduction The doctrine of an innocent purchaser for value without notice has traditionally offered protection to buyers of land who acquire property in good faith, for valuable consideration, and without knowledge of any defect in title. For many years, this principle was relied upon by purchasers as a safeguard against historical irregularities in land ownership. […]
Introduction Employment termination during probation has historically been treated as a relatively low-risk exercise for employers in Kenya. Sections 42(1) and 47(6) of the Employment Act, 2007 appeared to grant employers wide latitude by limiting procedural protections and restricting complaints by probationary employees. Many organisations relied on these provisions to terminate employees during probation without […]