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Innocent Purchaser for Value Without Notice in Kenya explained. Learn the Supreme Court’s legal position and protect your property rights. Book our team today.

Innocent Purchaser for Value Without Notice in Kenya: The Current Legal Position and Supreme Court Guidance

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. […]

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Termination During Probation in Kenya: Legal Interpretation of Sections 42(1) and 47(6) of the Employment Act and Recent Case Law

Termination During Probation in Kenya: Interpreting Sections 42(1) and 47(6) of the Employment Act in Light of Recent Case Law

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 […]

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