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FAMILY FIRST: UNDERSTANDING KINSHIP ADOPTION IN KENYA

FAMILY FIRST: UNDERSTANDING KINSHIP ADOPTION IN KENYA Adoption often brings to mind images of hopeful parents welcoming a child from an orphanage into their home. But what happens when the best place for a child isn’t with strangers, but with family? Enter kinship adoption, a lesser-known but deeply rooted practice in Kenya that ensures children […]

Adoption process in Kenya

Step 1: Eligibility Assessment General Requirements: Prospective adoptive parents must be over 25 years old and at least 21 years older than the child to be adopted. The maximum age limit is generally 65 years, although exceptions may be made for some cases. The adoptive parent(s) must demonstrate physical, emotional, and financial stability. Kinship-Specific Requirements: […]

How do you register a Football Club in Kenya?

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Legal audits defined

What to Look out for when conducting a Legal Audit in your company When conducting a legal and compliance audit in Kenya, it is essential to assess various areas to ensure adherence to local laws, regulations, and best practices. Here are some key areas to watch: Corporate and Regulatory Compliance Company Registration & Governance – Confirm compliance with […]

How do you replace a lost title deed in Kenya?

Consequences of failing to file or serve a defence civil caes

Order 10 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), 2010 of Kenya deals with the consequences of non-appearance, default of defence, and failure to serve a statement of defence in civil proceedings. This order is critical in regulating the litigation process as it deals with the processes that come right at the onset of the case. Order 10 […]

Deynes Muriithi & 4 others v Law Society of Kenya & another [2016] eKLR

Case Brief Mokua Manyara FactsThis was an Appeal to the Supreme Court from the ruling of the Court of Appeal rendered under the provisions of Rule 5 (2) (b) of Court of Appeal Rules. Four (4) advocates, Deynes Muriithi, Alexander Muchemi, Mwalimu Anna Konuche, and Paul Kibiku on behalf of 1047 other petitioners moved to […]

What to look out for when signing contracts in Kenya

What to look out for when signing contracts in Kenya When reviewing/signing commercial contracts under Kenyan law, several key aspects should be considered to ensure compliance and protect the interests of the parties involved. Here are the critical elements to check: 1. Contractual Capacity Legal Age: Ensure that all parties involved have the legal capacity to […]

The Process of Buying Land in Kenya

Gatirau Peter Munya v Dickson Mwenda Kithinji_Supeme Court Decision(1)

Case Brief (Mokua Manyara)1 Brief Factual background The Appellant invoked the intervention of the Supreme Court of Kenya seeking conservatory orders, inter alia, staying the Court of Appeal decision declaring the seat of Governor Meru County vacant upon successful challenge by the Respondents after the 2013 general elections. Further, the Appellant sought the Supreme Court’s […]

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