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Agree the exit mechanism before you negotiate the profit split. Most joint ventures that fail in Kenya do not collapse over percentages. They stall over a missed capital call, a...
Private parties cannot sue at the AfCFTA: Only governments can bring cases under the AfCFTA dispute protocol. A business has two options. It can litigate in Kenya, or it can...
Updated September 2026 If you employ even one person in Kenya, the Employment Act, 2007 applies to you, along with a handful of related labour laws. The consequences of getting...
Last reviewed: September 2026. Statutory references, court thresholds and cost ranges below were checked in 2026. Fees and award levels move; confirm any figure with your advocate or against the...
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...
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...
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...
For foreign contractors executing major infrastructure projects in Kenya, navigating the local legal and regulatory frameworks is essential to managing operational risks. This guide addresses the common questions foreign engineering...
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...
Regulatory Compliance Guide for International NGOs Operating in Kenya The legal framework for international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in Kenya has experienced its most significant reform in thirty years. The decades-old...
You have 30 calendar days to contest a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) customs assessment by filing an application for review directly with the Commissioner of Customs. A missing Certificate of...
Commercial claims exceeding KES 20 million go to the High Court Commercial and Admiralty Division at Milimani in Nairobi, which operates an accelerated Fast-Track procedure for document-heavy disputes. Claims below...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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, 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...
