Filing a Road Accident Case in Kenya made simple. Learn legal steps, protect your rights, and get expert lawyer support. Book our team today for help! Introduction Road accidents are a common occurrence on Kenyan roads, often leaving victims with serious injuries, loss of income, or even loss of life. Many people, however, are unaware […]
Termination of probationary contracts in Kenya explained. Protect your firm legally with expert advice. Book our team today for guidance! Introduction Probationary contracts in Kenya allow employers to assess the suitability of new hires before confirming them on permanent terms. However, probation does not give employers unfettered rights to dismiss employees at will. The Employment […]
Foreign investors and businesses often ask: “If a foreign company is not registered in Kenya, can it still sue in Kenyan courts?” This is a vital concern for international lenders, suppliers, and investors who transact with Kenyan entities. The answer depends on the interpretation of the Companies Act, 2015 and how the Kenyan courts have […]
In Kenya, termination of employment has become one of the biggest legal minefields for employers. The Employment and Labour Relations Court handles hundreds of termination disputes every year, and many employers lose cases simply because they overlooked due process. The result? Heavy financial penalties, reputational damage, and strained employee relations. For CEOs, HR managers, and […]
Introduction A marriage by cohabitation simply means an arrangement where a couple lives together in a romantic relationship without legal recognition. “Come we stay” unions are not recognized as a type of marriage under the Marriage Act,2014. The five kinds of marriages that are recognized by law are Christian, Civil, Customary, Hindu and Islamic marriages […]
Inheritance by children law in Kenya under Islamic rulings clarified by Supreme Court. Know rights of children born out of wedlock—Book our team of estate planning lawyers today. Introduction In line with Muslim Law, children who are born out of wedlock to Muslim parents may be prohibited from inheriting part of the estate of their […]
Procedure for accessing information in Kenya explained with appeals, refusals & exceptions. Learn your rights—Book our team of data protection lawyers today. Introduction The right of access to information is underpinned under the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Access to Information Act, 2016 (Section 8-15,23) andthe Access to Information (General) Regulations,2023 (8,13-27). Public bodies and private […]
Types of Trusts & trusts formation process in Kenya explained for smart estate planning. Secure assets, avoid disputes, and Book our team today. Introduction A Trust is a legal relationship where one party (the trustee) holds legal title to property or assets for the benefit of another party (the beneficiary), based on the instructions of […]
Running a business in Nairobi is exciting, but it comes with legal responsibilities that go far beyond profits and sales. As a CEO, your decisions directly influence whether your company complies with Kenya’s Labour Laws. And the consequences of getting it wrong can be costly, both financially and to your reputation. From employee contracts and […]
Introduction In many Kenyan divorces or separations, the biggest legal dispute often centres on who owns what. From family homes to shares in companies, to land inherited from parents, spouses often ask: What property is considered matrimonial? Can I claim my spouse’s inheritance? What if the property is owned by a company they control? This […]