So, you’ve sold your goods. The buyer promised to pay but then vanished into thin air, leaving you unpaid and frustrated. If you’re wondering whether the law gives you any tools to fight back, the answer is a resounding yes. Kenya’s Sale of Goods Act (Cap 31) provides a robust [...]

Kenya’s surge in digital lending, instant, swipe-button credit via smartphone apps, has dramatically increased access to loans. “Buy now, worry later” has become an unofficial motto for many navigating an increasingly complex digital credit landscape. The convenience of instant loans through smartphone applications has democratized access to credit in unprecedented [...]

The Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, represents a significant leap forward in upholding the constitutional rights of persons with disabilities in Kenya, as mandated by Article 54 of the Constitution. This landmark legislation, superseding the Persons with Disabilities Act, Cap. 133, establishes a robust framework dedicated to protecting, promoting, and [...]

In an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, ensuring legal and compliance adherence is not just a requirement—it’s a strategic imperative. A legal and compliance audit is a thorough assessment of an organization’s operations, policies, and processes to verify compliance with national, international, and industry-specific regulations. These audits are essential for identifying [...]

Below is a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process: 1. Report the Loss 2. Prepare an Affidavit 3. Conduct a Search at the Lands Registry 4. Publish a Notice in the Kenya Gazette 5. Apply for a Replacement Title Deed 6. Pay the Required Fees 7. Issuance of [...]

Adoption often brings to mind images of hopeful parents welcoming a child from an orphanage into their home. But what happens when the best place for a child isn’t with strangers, but with family? Enter kinship adoption, a lesser-known but deeply rooted practice in Kenya that ensures children stay within [...]

Estate planning is the process of setting up a plan that manages and disposes of an individual’s affairs and assets after their death or incapacitation. It involves making your wishes known regarding how your estate should be handled when you’re no longer capable of making financial decisions. An estate constitutes [...]

In ODPC COMPLAINT NO. 1844 OF 2024, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner recently played referee in a digital match that pitted Ayub Odanya Naburi against Geosky Service Limited — and let’s just say, it wasn’t a friendly game. The Tale of the Unauthorized Employee On November 15, 2024, Naburi [...]

Order 10 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), 2010 of Kenya deals with the consequences of non-appearance, default of defence, and failure to serve a statement of defence in civil proceedings. This order is critical in regulating the litigation process as it deals with the processes that come right at the onset [...]