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 Kenya, health insurance penetration remains low, with only about 19% of the population covered, primarily through Social Health Authority (SHA), previously the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), and a few private schemes. SHA accounts for approximately 88% of insured individuals, while private health insurance covers only around 4%. More [...]
Introduction to Commercial Law in Kenya In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, companies must navigate a complex legal landscape to remain compliant and competitive. Kenya’s commercial sector is growing rapidly, and this growth increases the need for reliable legal guidance from professionals who understand both local regulations and international [...]
The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill of 2022 hopes to regulate the emerging field of assisted reproduction for couples and individuals experiencing infertility or difficulty conceiving naturally. The Bill, sponsored by Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, proposes to legalise surrogacy and other assisted reproductive technologies, such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), and [...]
Introduction When facing criminal charges, the justice system can feel intimidating, confusing, and overwhelming. In such moments, having the right legal support makes all the difference. A criminal defense lawyer in Nairobi plays a critical role in protecting an accused person’s rights, building a strong defense strategy, and ensuring that [...]
Does a property owner have absolute power over the process of eviction? Property law has come a long way in addressing this. The law imposes restrictions to evictions. In this article, we shall look at different scenarios in which eviction is necessitated and how to legally evict a Tenant or [...]
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 [...]