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Notes on Kenyan
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Practical legal analysis for businesses, investors, and institutions operating in Kenya.
Probate or Letters of Administration?
One father leaves a careful will naming an executor; another leaves nothing in writing. Both estates need a court grant before anything can be…
Read the noteRates and Rent Clearance Certificates
Completion is a week away, and the buyer's advocate has asked for a rates clearance certificate and a rent clearance certificate. Neither side is…
Read the notePPP Projects in Kenya: Investor Guide
A practical introduction to Kenya’s public-private partnership framework for investors considering infrastructure projects.
Read the noteJudicial Review in Kenya: Process and Deadlines
Judicial review is the High Court's power to examine whether a public decision was made lawfully. It is not an appeal on the merits.…
Read the noteRepatriating Investment Proceeds from Kenya
Profits earned in Kenya are meant to leave Kenya eventually; that is the point of investing. Moving money out works smoothly when the tax…
Read the noteChildren’s Data Protection in Kenya
Children now hand over personal data years before they understand what data is — to schools, learning apps, games and social platforms. Kenyan law…
Read the noteSoftware and SaaS Contracts in Kenya
A software subscription can be bought in a few clicks, but the contract behind it decides who owns the data, who is responsible when…
Read the noteNotice Periods in Kenya
How much runway does the law give when a job ends? Notice periods are among the most commonly misunderstood employment terms in Kenya, and…
Read the noteCan Foreigners Own Mining Rights in Kenya?
One of the first questions foreign investors ask is whether they can hold mining rights in Kenya directly. The answer is nuanced: the Mining…
Read the noteCan You Change Lawyers Mid-Case in Kenya?
Losing confidence in the person managing your legal matter is unsettling, particularly mid-case. The position is simpler than most clients fear: an advocate acts…
Read the noteThe Court System in Kenya Explained
The Kenyan court system is structured as a hierarchy. Each court has its own jurisdiction, its own procedure and its own appeal route, and…
Read the notePower of Attorney in Kenya: Types and Registration
If you will be abroad, unwell, or simply unavailable, a power of attorney allows someone you trust to act for you. Used well, it…
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