Introduction Managing employees who are on prolonged sick leave is one of the most delicate and legally sensitive challenges facing employers in Kenya today. While employers are entitled to maintain operational efficiency and productivity, Kenyan employment law does not permit automatic dismissal merely because an employee has been absent from work due to illness for […]
Foreign investments in Kenya are rarely blocked at entry. The constraint emerges after establishment, once capital is deployed and execution has begun. At that stage, regulatory exposure is already embedded in operations. Investors tend to prioritise incorporation, ownership structure, and funding. Regulatory approvals in Kenya are frequently deferred. This creates a gap between incorporation and […]
Foreign Investors in Kenya rarely fail because of poor opportunities. They fail because of poor entry execution. Kenya allows foreign ownership across most sectors. That is not the problem. The risk sits in how the business is structured, licensed, and aligned with regulatory requirements before operations begin. In practice, risk rarely arises from the decision […]
Foreign investment in Kenya is legally permitted across most sectors, but market entry is not unrestricted. While investors can establish and operate businesses, the success of that investment depends on how it is structured, licensed, and aligned with regulatory requirements at the point of entry. In practice, risk rarely arises from the decision to invest. […]
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. […]