What is Parental Responsibility? Parental responsibility according to Section 30 of the Children Act, 2022, means all the duties, rights, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and the child’s property in a manner consistent with the evolving capacities [...]

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 [...]

Child custody refers to the rights and duties of a parent in relation to the possession of a child. Custody is broadly classified into actual and legal custody. Legal custody is custody that is conferred upon a person by an order of the court commonly referred to as a custody [...]

Child adoption in Kenya can be a long and tedious process, if you do not have the right information and counsel to assist in the said process. This Article will seek to shed light on the process of adoption in Kenya and provide a step-by-step procedure of adopting a child [...]

Dismissal from employment in Kenya is guided by the principle of fairness under Article 41 of the Constitution, which guarantees employees the right to fair labour practices. The Employment Act, 2007 outlines lawful termination methods but does not expressly recognize constructive dismissal. Instead, this concept arises under common law principles, [...]

The process of changing a name under Kenyan Law is effected through a deed poll.The law governing the use of deed polls in Kenya is the Registration of Documents Act (Chapter 285), Laws of Kenya, and the change of names regulations set out in the Act.A deed poll is a [...]

Succession in Kenya is a legal process that allows for the transfer of a deceased person’s estate including land, property, and assets to rightful heirs. This guide provides a comprehensive step-by-step overview from the moment of death to the issuance of title deeds after confirmation and transmission. It applies to [...]

In recent times, many organizations have found themselves in difficult situations, often leading to the tough decision of declaring some or all of their employees redundant. While these decisions may be necessary for the survival of businesses, they can wreak havoc on the lives of the affected employees. The importance [...]

In Kenya, the loss or destruction of a will can create significant challenges for those seeking to execute a deceased person’s estate. A will is a critical legal document that outlines how a person’s assets should be distributed after their death. When it is lost or destroyed, questions arise about [...]

In recent years, the concept of a living will, also known as an advance healthcare directive, has gained attention globally as a tool for individuals to outline their preferences for medical treatment, particularly in end-of-life situations. A living will allows a person to specify what medical interventions they would want [...]