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A refusal letter arrives without much ceremony: the application is declined, the reasons are set out briefly, and the employer’s plans stall. What happens next depends on why the application failed and on how the file was originally presented, and those two factors usually point to different responses. Why are work permit applications refused? incomplete … Read more
A parent dies, and among the papers is a bank statement. The family needs the funds for school fees and funeral costs, but the branch explains that the account cannot be operated. Frozen accounts follow death as a matter of banking practice, and the route to release runs through the succession process rather than through … Read more
A founder resigns, a new investor joins the board, and months later a bank declines the company’s facility application because the CR12 on file no longer reflects the truth. Registry records drift out of date quickly after incorporation, and keeping them current is part of running a company in Kenya rather than an optional tidy-up. … Read more
For many Nairobi business owners, the company is the estate. Yet succession is the item most likely to be missing from an otherwise careful plan, and the gap only becomes visible when it can no longer be fixed by the person best placed to fix it. What happens to a business when its owner dies … Read more
How should a Kenyan commercial arbitration clause be drafted? This guide explains the practical questions to resolve early. It gives general information about Kenyan commercial arbitration and is not a substitute for advice on a particular contract, dispute or deadline. Who this guide is for Businesses and founders agreeing a dispute route before a disagreement. … Read more
From the first phone call to judgment, a criminal case follows a defined path. Understanding the stages helps an accused person and their family make calmer, better-informed decisions at each one. What are the stages of a criminal case in Kenya? Investigation, police record statements, collect evidence, and may conduct searches or request records. Arrest … Read more
An injury at work raises two urgent questions: your health, and how the costs and lost income will be met. The Work Injury Benefits Act 2007 (WIBA) answers the second, and it does so without requiring you to prove that the employer was negligent. Orderly records turn a disputed claim into a straightforward one. What … Read more
Most client relationships with advocates end without incident, but the profession is regulated precisely so that the exceptions can be addressed. If an advocate has been dishonest, neglected a matter, misheld your money or charged without basis, Kenya has a defined complaints process under the Advocates Act. What conduct justifies a complaint against an advocate? … Read more
The mediator you choose shapes everything about the process: the pace, the tone, and often whether the dispute settles at all. Because a mediator is appointed by agreement rather than assigned by a roster in private matters, it is worth knowing what to look for before you sign. What qualifications should a mediator have? Start … Read more
One father left a careful will naming an executor; another left nothing in writing. Both estates need a court grant before anything can be transferred, but the two families will follow different documents, and knowing which applies saves months of confusion. What is probate? Probate is the grant made where the deceased left a valid … Read more
Charitable and private trusts both begin with property and an intention to benefit others, but they differ in who benefits, how long they may last, and how they are treated by regulators. What is the difference between a charitable and a private trust? A private trust exists for identifiable beneficiaries, typically family members or named … Read more
A consultant is needed on site next month. An employee’s permit renewal is still processing. A specialist technician is required for two weeks. In each of these situations, the question is the same: what is the lawful, short-term way to bridge the gap? What is a special pass in Kenya? A special pass is a … Read more
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