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KPA Supreme Court Judgment Summary 14th February 2024 Kenya Ports Authority v Munyao & 4 others [2023] KESC 112 (KLR) Supreme Court Drops the Gavel on KPA’s Appeal: Docked and Loaded: The Case in a Nutshell On 28th December 2023, the Supreme Court of Kenya delivered its final verdict in a high-stakes legal tussle between […]
THE PROCESS OF CHANGING YOUR NAME IN KENYA In Kenya, changing your name is legally allowed, and the process is outlined under the Registration of Persons Act, the Births and Deaths Registration Act and the Registration of Documents (Change of Name) Regulations. Let’s break it down! a. For Adults If you’re an adult, you can […]
Navigating Kenya’s Carbon Credit Landscape: A Legal Overview 4th May 2025 Understanding Carbon Credits and Offsets In the Kenyan context, carbon credits represent a quantifiable unit, equivalent to one metric tonne of carbon dioxide (or an equivalent amount of other greenhouse gases), that has been prevented from entering the atmosphere. This reduction, sequestration, or avoidance […]
What is the Process of registering a Sports Club in Kenya? Sports pays, and its pays handsomely if you plan it as a business. Kenyans are waking up and running sports ventures profitably. Grassroot soccer is a booming business currently. How do you join the party? Registering a sports club in Kenya involves adhering to […]
Understanding Restrictions on Land Transactions in Kenya 16th May 2025 You don’t own land; you exercise some exclusive interests in that parcel of land (Anon). In Kenya, the process of transferring, leasing, charging (using land as security for a loan), or otherwise dealing with land involves specific legal frameworks designed to protect property rights and […]
The Overall Process of buying Land in Kenya 14th January 2024 1. Identify the Land and Conduct Due Diligence Location: Identify the piece of land you want to purchase. Visit the site to confirm its location, size, and boundaries (presence of beacons). Ownership Verification: Obtain the land’s copy of title deed from the seller and […]
How do you replace a lost title deed in Kenya? Below is a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process: 1. Report the Loss Police Report: Report the loss of the title deed to the nearest police station. Obtain a police abstract, which serves as proof of the loss and will be required during […]
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 […]
Estate Planning in Kenya: Key Considerations and Benefits Estate planning is the process of setting up a plan that manages and disposes of an individual’s affairs and assets after their death or incapacitation. It involves making your wishes known regarding how your estate should be handled when you’re no longer capable of making financial decisions. […]