As apartment living and gated communities become more common in Kenya particularly in Nairobi, Mombasa, and other urban centers, the demand for well-structured property management continues to grow. The Sectional Properties Act, 2020 provides a legal framework for managing shared spaces in developments through Corporations (Bodies Corporate) and Management Companies. Yet, many property owners remain [...]
A Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) is the cornerstone of any sale or acquisition of company shares in Kenya. Whether you’re an investor buying into a Kenyan business or a founder exiting, the SPA sets out each party’s rights, duties, and protections. In Kenya, poorly drafted SPAs can expose businesses to disputes, tax [...]
Due diligence in Kenya’s mergers and share transfers isn’t just a step it’s a strategic tool for risk management and deal success.At AJS Advocates, we combine deep knowledge of Kenyan corporate law, tax, and regulatory frameworks with commercial insight to protect our clients’ investments. Whether you are buying, merging, or selling, [...]
From the days of simple hand tools to the era of high-speed internet and artificial intelligence, the workplace has undergone an incredible transformation. During the Industrial Revolution, labour was intensive and demanding, with workers depending on grit and the proverbial ‘blood, sweat, and tears’ to get the job done. Fast-forward [...]
A per Section 2 of the Civil Procedure Act, a foreign Judgement is a judgment of a foreign Court. Basically, a Court outside the Kenya. Enforcement of foreign judgment may be established by Treaty or follow General Principles of International Law. Generally, in Kenya, enforcement of foreign judgments delivered in countries which [...]
Conflicts within families can be emotionally exhausting and legally complicated. Whether it’s a disagreement over child custody, inheritance, or spousal support, finding an amicable solution is often better than battling in court. That’s where a family mediation advocate Nairobi steps in—to provide legal guidance and peaceful resolution in difficult situations. [...]
The Supreme Court has upheld a landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal affirming inheritance rights for children born to muslim fathers out of wedlock, citing the constitutional principle of non-discrimination. In its verdict delivered on Monday, the apex court stated that all children, regardless of the marital status of [...]
Introduction Kenya’s urban real estate market—particularly in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Kisumu—has seen a surge in apartment developments. However, many property owners still hold outdated long-term leasehold titles, which are no longer compliant with the Sectional Properties Act, 2020. To comply with current property and land registration laws, the Kenyan government now requires [...]
Introduction: Understanding Apartment Ownership in Kenya With Kenya’s urban population booming—particularly in fast-growing cities like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret—apartment living has become the go-to solution for residential housing. However, buying an apartment isn’t just a matter of paying for space. It involves navigating a specific legal ownership structure: sectional ownership. The introduction of the Sectional [...]
The Sectional Properties Act, 2020 fundamentally transformed the real estate landscape in Kenya, particularly in the management, sale, and ownership of apartments, maisonettes, gated communities, flats, and townhouses. As urban development surges in cities like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru, legal compliance with the Sectional Properties Act is not just essential—it’s mandatory for anyone involved [...]