Introduction Share transfer is a fundamental aspect of corporate governance and business restructuring in Kenya. Whether you are bringing in new investors, exiting a business, or restructuring family wealth, understanding the legal and procedural nuances is critical. At AJS Advocates, we frequently get questions regarding the movement of shares. This [...]
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 of the proper legal steps to take in order to seek compensation. Filing a road accident case in Kenya requires following specific [...]
Probationary periods are a common feature of employment contracts in Kenya, allowing employers to assess an employee’s suitability for a role before confirming them on permanent terms. However, many employers overlook a critical legal requirement: what happens when an employee continues working beyond the probationary period without formal confirmation or [...]
“The question of registration, such as under Section 974(1) of the Companies Act, may be relevant in certain contexts, but is not, in itself, determinative of locus standi”- F. Gikonyo J For years, foreign companies looking to sue in Kenya have lived with a nagging fear. Thanks to rulings like Stichting [...]
In a landmark judgment Metropolis Star Lab Kenya Ltd v Kioko & another (Civil Appeal E1140 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 8211 (KLR) (Civ) (12 June 2025) (Judgment), the High Court of Kenya has reaffirmed the centrality of fair administrative action and constitutional due process in regulatory proceedings under the Data Protection [...]
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have been used as a driver for economic growth and infrastructure development all over the world for many years. In recent times, however, PPPs have become popularized, especially with such a deal in motion involving our national airport. Anything that gains sudden popularity while marred with political [...]
The Fraudulent Scheme Since early 2020, a unique type of maritime fraud has entrenched itself at the Port of Mombasa, Kenya. With some slight variations, the maritime fraudulent scheme plays out as follows: Potential Mitigation Measures Shippers engaged in international commerce can take the following steps to avoid falling prey [...]
Kenya’s Class R Work Permit is a distinctive, gratis (fee-free) immigration status available exclusively to citizens of East African Community (EAC) Partner States. It is a central pillar of Kenya’s regional obligations under the EAC Common Market Protocol, promoting labour mobility, cross-border enterprise, and regional economic integration. From a broader [...]
AJS Advocates wishes to draw the attention of company directors, shareholders, investors and corporate advisors to a significant decision of the Court of Appeal in Raindrops Limited & 3 others v Joseph Munyoki Nzioka [2025] KECA 1570 (KLR), delivered at Mombasa on 3 October 2025. Background The dispute arose from allegations by a minority shareholder and [...]
We draw attention to an important clarification by the High Court of Kenya on the increasing tendency to seek compulsory DNA testing in inheritance and succession disputes. The Court has affirmed that paternity in succession matters cannot automatically be determined through forced DNA testing, particularly where the deceased’s DNA is unavailable and alternative legal [...]