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Succession disputes in Kenya delay inheritance, fracture families, and trigger costly legal battles. Whether due to a missing will or land disagreements, these conflicts are emotionally and legally complex. At AJS Advocates, our role is not just to represent, but to bring clarity, fairness, and strategic legal support to families and [...]

Kenya’s real estate laws have changed significantly in recent years especially with the enactment of the Sectional Properties Act, 2020. This law now requires apartment and multi-dwelling unit owners to convert their properties from long-term leases to sectional titles. The Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning has issued several gazette [...]

As Kenya’s real estate sector expands, many property buyers especially in Nairobi and other urban counties are faced with a critical legal decision:Should you invest in a property with a sectional title or one backed by a share certificate? While both models are used in apartment ownership, sectional titles offer significantly [...]

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 [...]