Matrimonial Property Rights in Kenya: Protecting Your Assets in Marriage and Divorce

Matrimonial Property Rights in Kenya: Protecting Your Assets in Marriage and Divorce

Matrimonial property in Kenya refers to all assets and liabilities acquired during a marriage, including contributions both monetary and non-monetary.Marriage is not just a partnership of love, but also a financial and legal union. Many couples in Nairobi underestimate the complexities of matrimonial property, which can lead to disputes or loss of assets during divorce […]

Presumption of Marriage in Kenya | Legal Cohabitation Guide

Presumption of Marriage in Kenya: 2025 Legal Guide to Cohabitation Rights

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 […]