19 articles found in Kenya

As legal professionals, advising clients on debt matters or engaging third parties for recovery requires navigating a complex landscape. Concerns surrounding the methods and effectiveness of debt collection agencies in...

Limitation is strict: most personal injury claims in Kenya must be filed within 3 years, workplace injuries must be lodged with DOSHS within 12 months, and claims against public authorities...

A Nairobi County Business Permit — formally the Unified Business Permit (UBP) — is the single licence that lets your registered business legally trade inside Nairobi. A small shop with...

Registering a business name in Kenya now takes a single online payment of KES 950 and, for most sole proprietors, can be approved in about a day. This guide walks...

Personal Injury Claims in Kenya: Legal Checklist for Tourists Getting injured while on holiday in Kenya can turn a dream safari into a logistical and legal challenge. Many travelers assume...

Resolving Construction Disputes in Kenya - Contractor FAQ For foreign contractors executing major infrastructure projects in Kenya, navigating the local legal and regulatory frameworks is essential to managing operational risks....

Kenya Cross-Border Trade Compliance Checklist for Foreign Exporters The 2026 East African Community (EAC) tariff updates introduce stricter duty bands to protect local manufacturing, requiring foreign exporters to carefully reclassify...

Pre-Litigation Strategies for Foreign Investors Facing B2B Disputes in Kenya Act early with formal demands: A well-drafted demand letter is a mandatory pre-action protocol in Kenya and often resolves disputes...

Drafting Enforceable Joint Venture Contracts with Local Partners in Kenya Structuring a joint venture in Kenya requires choosing between a registered equity company and a purely contractual partnership, each carrying...

Family law in Kenya is mainly governed by the Marriage Act 2014, Matrimonial Property Act 2013, Children Act 2022, Protection Against Domestic Violence Act 2015, and the Law of Succession...

Kenya's vibrant small business ecosystem is a critical driver of the country's economic growth, but navigating the complex landscape of employment law can be challenging for entrepreneurs. Whether you're a...

Kenya, a nation celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and dynamic economy, has officially opened its doors to digital nomads. With the introduction of the Digital Nomad Visa (Class...

The fintech industry in Kenya is booming, and for good reason. With a fast-growing digital economy and a population eager to adopt emerging technologies, operating in Kenya's payment systems landscape...

Kenya's mineral wealth encompasses a wide array of resources, including gold,  titanium, coal, and gemstones like tsavorite and ruby. Artisanal and large-scale mining operations play pivotal roles in extracting these...

The Children's Act 2022 defines a guardian as a person appointed, through a will or deed, by a child's parent or through an order of the Court to assume parental...

What is a Public Benefit Organization?Public Benefit Organizations (PBOs) in Kenya are non-profit entities that work to improve the public's welfare. Think of them as the unsung heroes tackling various...

Adoption, by law, has the effect of transferring all the parental rights and responsibilities to the adoptive parents and terminating the parental rights and responsibilities of the birth parents.The High...

The Law of Succession is the branch of law that deals with inheritance. This area of law exists because people wish to determine how their earthly belongings (estate) are dealt...

Family law is complex in Kenya and blends British common law with the traditional practices of different Kenyan communities (customary law) and Islamic law for Muslim Kenyans. This combination creates...