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Practical legal analysis for businesses, investors, and institutions operating in Kenya.
Mining Law in Kenya: The Mining Act 2016
Kenya's geology rewards attention. Gold in the west, gemstones in Taita Taveta, titanium along the coast and limestone across the Rift Valley have all…
Read the noteWhat Is Mediation and How Does It Work in Kenya?
When a commercial disagreement or a property row will not resolve itself, going to court is not the only route. Mediation offers a structured,…
Read the noteWhen Must a Contract Be in Writing in Kenya?
A deal is done on a handshake and months later the terms are disputed. The first question is often whether there was a binding…
Read the noteWhat Is a Legal Opinion in Kenya?
Before money changes hands on a large commitment — a purchase of land, a loan secured on property, an investment in a regulated business…
Read the noteADR vs Court in Kenya: Which Path?
Not every dispute belongs in a courtroom. Arbitration, mediation, and structured negotiation resolve a large share of commercial disagreements in Kenya — often faster,…
Read the noteWhat to Bring to a First Consultation
A first consultation is most useful when the advocate can see the documents rather than only the story. Half an hour of preparation beforehand…
Read the noteSpecial Needs Trusts in Kenya
Parents of a child or adult with a disability carry a question other families do not: who will care for them when we are…
Read the noteEstate Duties and Taxes in Kenya
The estate includes a house in Kilimani, some shares and a maturing fixed deposit, and the family has one pressing question: what will the…
Read the noteKRA PIN, NSSF, SHIF and Permits
The certificate of incorporation arrives quickly. What new directors sometimes underestimate is the second register: the tax, social security, health insurance and county obligations…
Read the noteRegistering a Company on eCitizen
Registering a company in Kenya no longer means queues and paper files. The process runs online through eCitizen and the Business Registration Service, and…
Read the noteParty-and-Party Costs in Kenya
In most commercial suits the losing party is ordered to pay the winner's costs, but not automatically at the amount the advocate has charged.…
Read the noteIntestate Succession in Kenya
When a person dies without a will, Kenyan law decides who inherits. The family's assumptions are not always correct, particularly where there are children…
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