The Sale of Goods Act, Cap 31 Laws of Kenya (SOG Act) and the Consumer Protection Act, Cap 501 laws of Kenya (CPA) govern the framework for the sale of goods and the protection of consumer rights, respectively. Both statutes address implied warranties and conditions relating to the quality and [...]
In a bustling city like Nairobi, legal matters arise every day—whether in business, family, property, or criminal law. At such times, the value of working with a trusted lawyer in Nairobi cannot be overstated. A skilled legal professional can mean the difference between a favorable outcome and a prolonged dispute. [...]
The Sale of Goods Act, Cap 31 Laws of Kenya (SOG Act) and the Consumer Protection Act, Cap 501 laws of Kenya (CPA) govern the framework for the sale of goods and the protection of consumer rights, respectively. Both statutes address implied warranties and conditions relating to the quality and [...]
Testamentary Freedom and Dependants’ Rights Clarified Under Kenyan Succession Law On 2 May 2025, the Court of Appeal in Nairobi issued a landmark judgment in the case of Harvinder Kaur Dadhialla v. Mohamed Munir Chaudri & Others. This decision sheds light on how courts interpret Wills made by spouses, especially where a [...]
In today’s evolving legal and economic landscape, couples entering marriage are increasingly concerned about protecting their personal and financial interests. Whether you are a high-net-worth individual, a business owner, or entering a second marriage, Prenuptial Agreements in Kenya—commonly referred to as a “prenup”—offers a clear and legally recognized method to define how [...]
Delayed or defaulted payments can severely disrupt your business operations, affect cash flow, and delay growth. As a company operating in Kenya’s competitive markets, having a structured and legally sound approach to debt recovery is essential. That’s where a corporate law consultancy comes in. At AJS, we offer tailored corporate law [...]
Unfair termination remains one of the most litigated employment issues in Kenya. It arises when an employer dismisses an employee without a just cause or fails to follow due process as required under the Employment Act, 2007 Legal Framework of Unfair Termination of Employment Section 45 of the Employment Act, 2007, [...]
Often times parties sued in divorce courts may not wish to remain married to their spouse and hence may not contest their spouse’s divorce petition. However, in other circumstances, a spouse may wish to remain married to their spouse in spite of them filing the divorce petition. This may be [...]
When you live with your spouse in Kenya and one or both of you are foreigners or you contracted your marriage abroad, the question often arises as to whether you can divorce in Kenya. Yes, the Kenyan law of divorce under the Marriages Act acknowledges that marriages may be contracted [...]
JOO was due to deliver and made a trip to Bungoma County Referral hospital, where upon being seen by the doctor, she was injected with medicine to induce labour and placed on a shared bed in the labour ward. She was thereafter ignored by all the nurses. When her labour [...]