F.M Muteti & Company Advocates
Sectional Properties in Kenya: A Buyer’s Guide to Safe & Compliant Property Purchases

Sectional Properties in Kenya: A Buyer’s Guide to Safe & Compliant Property Purchases

Sectional Properties in Kenya are increasingly shaping Nairobi’s real estate landscape, with apartments, gated developments, and mixed-use buildings becoming common. In Nairobi, buyers sometimes discover incomplete compliance with the Sectional Properties Act only when attempting to sell, transfer, finance, or include units in succession planning. Sectional property ownership operates under a distinct legal framework that […]

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Buying Land in Kenya: Legal Procedures, Hidden Pitfalls & How to Buy Safely

Buying Land in Kenya: Legal Procedures, Hidden Pitfalls & How to Buy Safely

Buying land in Kenya is a significant financial and legal commitment. With the real estate market growing rapidly, understanding the legal landscape has never been more important. Poorly executed transactions can lead to fraud, disputes, or costly mistakes. Land buying in Kenya requires careful planning, thorough due diligence, and professional guidance to ensure your investment […]

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Church Registration in Kenya: Step-by-Step Legal Guide for Nairobi Faith-Based Organizations

Church Registration in Kenya: Step-by-Step Legal Guide for Faith-Based Organizations

Church registration in Kenya is no longer just a procedural requirement. In Nairobi, it has become a critical legal step for faith-based organizations seeking legitimacy, protection, and long-term sustainability. With the rapid growth of churches and ministries across the city, regulatory scrutiny has increased. Authorities now expect compliance, proper governance, and accountability. Many founders still […]

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Complete Guide to Registration of a Public Limited Company (PLC) in Kenya

Complete Guide to Registration of a Public Limited Company (PLC) in Kenya

Kenya continues to position itself as East Africa’s commercial and investment hub, attracting both local entrepreneurs and multinational corporations seeking to expand into the region. One of the most strategic and growth-oriented business structures available under Kenyan law is the Public Limited Company (PLC). This form of company is designed for enterprises with large operational […]

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How to Purchase Shares in a Private Company in Kenya (Full Process Guide)

How to Purchase Shares in a Private Company in Kenya (Full Process Guide)

Introduction Purchasing shares in a private company in Kenya is a key pathway for investors seeking to acquire ownership, expand business operations, or enter profitable sectors of the Kenyan economy. With strong legal protections under the Companies Act, 2015 and an increasingly vibrant private sector, Kenya continues to attract both local and foreign investors. However, […]

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Discriminated Against in Kenya: Rights, Legal Tests & Leading Court Decisions

Right Not to Be Discriminated Against in Kenya: Legal Test, Proof Requirements & Leading Court Decisions

Introduction The right not to be discriminated against in Kenya lies at the core of constitutional justice. Protected under Article 27 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, it guarantees that every individual is equal before the law and entitled to equal protection and benefit of the law. Discrimination, whether based on gender, disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, […]

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Evictees Legal Rights in Kenya: Mitu-Bell Ruling Explained

Why Evictees Now Have Stronger Legal Rights in Kenya — Inside the Mitu-Bell Supreme Court Judgment

Introduction Evictees Legal Rights in Kenya have never been more protected than they are today, thanks to the landmark Mitu-Bell Supreme Court Judgment. For years, forced evictions left thousands of Kenyans without homes, remedies, or a clear legal pathway to justice. But this groundbreaking decision has reshaped the legal landscape by affirming that every eviction […]

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Article 47 of the Constitution of Kenya: Your Full Guide to Fair Administrative Action

Article 47 of the Constitution of Kenya: Your Full Guide to Fair Administrative Action

Introduction Article 47 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 is one of the most frequently invoked constitutional rights in litigation. It guarantees every person the right to lawful, reasonable, and procedurally fair administrative action; whether the decision comes from a national government ministry, county authority, regulatory agency, public officer, parastatal, police unit, immigration office, licensing […]

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Article 40 of the Constitution of Kenya: A Complete Guide to Property Rights & Compulsory Acquisition

Article 40 of the Constitution of Kenya: A Complete Guide to Property Rights & Compulsory Acquisition

Introduction Article 40 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 guarantees every person, whether individuals, families, companies and communities, the right to acquire, enjoy, own, use and dispose of property of any description anywhere in the country. It is one of the most litigated constitutional rights, especially where the State or a public agency attempts to […]

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