The commercial real estate market in Kenya is thriving, driven by the growth of retail, hospitality, and demand for office spaces in urban centers like Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. As businesses seek flexibility in managing leased premises, subletting has become a common strategy to optimize space or generate additional revenue. [...]
Medical negligence, also known as medical malpractice, occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide the standard of care expected, resulting in harm or injury to a patient. In Kenya, victims of medical negligence have the right to seek compensation for damages caused by substandard medical treatment. This article provides [...]
Transferring company shares in Kenya is a critical process that requires strict adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance and protect the interests of all parties involved. Whether you are a shareholder looking to sell your shares, a company facilitating the transfer, or an investor acquiring shares, understanding [...]
The commercial real estate market in Kenya is thriving, driven by the growth of retail, hospitality, and demand for office spaces in urban centers like Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. As businesses seek flexibility in managing leased premises, subletting has become a common strategy to optimize space or generate additional revenue. [...]
Transferring property to a minor in Kenya is a thoughtful estate planning strategy, often undertaken to secure a child’s financial future or pass down family assets. However, because minors (individuals under 18 years) lack the legal capacity to own or manage property, specific legal frameworks and safeguards must be followed [...]
On 13th February 2025, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) issued a Public Notice on the implementation of the Income Tax (Charitable Organizations and Donation Exemption) Rules, 2024 (the “Rules”). These Rules introduce significant compliance requirements for charitable organizations seeking tax exemptions. Under the new framework, tax exemption certificates will only [...]
The relationship between landlords and tenants in Kenya is governed by various statutes, common law principles, and the Kenyan Constitution, with specific Acts like the Distress for Rent Act and the Landlord and Tenants (Shops, Hotels, and Catering Establishments) Act playing significant roles. The growing real estate market underscores the [...]
A community-based organization is a registered non-profit, non-political and non-governmental organization within a group of people who mostly live in the same area and have common interests. The CBO normally has a chairperson, a secretary and a treasurer and it’s aimed at ensuring that members’ interests are catered for. CBOs [...]
On August 7, 2025, the President of the Republic of Kenya signed into law the Gambling Control Act, 2023, ushering in a new legal framework to govern the gambling industry in Kenya. This landmark legislation replaces the long-standing Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act (Cap. 131), which had remained largely unchanged [...]
A joint venture is a business arrangement where two or more entities collaborate for a specific project or long-term business venture while maintaining their distinct identities. JVs can take various forms, including: Key Legal Considerations for Joint Ventures in Kenya 1. Regulatory Compliance and Business Structure JVs must adhere to Kenyan business laws, [...]