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Every publication, opinion piece, court summary and policy note the firm has issued. Written by named advocates.
Sex with Minors: Legal Consequences and the Imperative of Child Protection in Kenya
When it comes to children, the law in Kenya is clear and uncompromising: sexual relations with a minor is a…
Mary Matano · 2 min read
Domestic Violence and Family Law: When the Law Steps Into the Home
Domestic violence is often whispered about, hidden behind closed doors, or dismissed as a “private family matter.” But in truth,…
Mary Matano · 2 min read
WEALTH WITHOUT BORDERS: THE POWER OF FAMILY TRUSTS IN MODERN SUCCESSION PLANNING
The Limits of Wills In a globalised world, I ask whether the real issue is who inherits or whether the…
Abigael Chilango · 4 min read
EMERGING JURISPRUDENCE ON THE LAW OF SUCCESSION: SHARIA LAW
A glance at the evolving juridical world of the Law of Succession, under Islamic Law in Kenya.
Kasichana Mumba · 4 min read
NAIROBI CITY COUNTY – THE EPIC RAT RACE
Kasi takes a trip; not just down memory lane, but a reflective walk; as she goes back in time to where it all begun: the City under the Sun.
Kasichana Mumba · 6 min read
Crypto Regulation in Kenya: A New Era Under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025
Kenya has taken a definitive step toward regulating the previously uncharted world of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. For years, crypto…
Maureen Mutai · 2 min read
DISCHARGE FROM BANKRUPTCY AND THE FRESH START PRINCIPLE
Financial collapse is rarely just about numbers. It is about risk that did not pay off, businesses that failed despite…
Laith Chuli · 3 min read
The Push to Legalise Marijuana in Kenya: Law, Politics, Religion, and Economics
Not long ago, any public discussion about marijuana in Kenya was quickly dismissed as radical or immoral. Today, however, the…
Mary Matano · 3 min read
Can Matrimonial Property Be Sold in Secret? The Law on Spousal Consent Unveiled with Recent Jurisprudence
A signature may sell a house, but can it bypass the rights of a spouse? In Kenya, the law answers…
Abigael Chilango · 4 min read
The Kenyan Driver’s Survival Guide (2026 Edition)
A 3-Part Legal Breakdown of Traffic Laws, Fines & Your Rights PART 1 Kenyan Traffic Laws 2026: Mobile Phones, Zebra…
Churchill Mwamachi · 1 min read
Working on Sustainability: The What, How And Why
MMS Advocates LLP; through Kasichana Mumba’s eyes; takes a look at what sustainability means, how it affects our day to day activities, and why it truly matters.
Kasichana Mumba · 4 min read
Contractual Freedom vs. Commercial Fairness: Insights from Bolloré v LC Waikiki
Commercial transactions rely on contractual agreements, and so when parties negotiate logistics, supply, or services, the law respects their freedom…
Maureen Mutai · 3 min read
Leases For Residential Property
Residential leasing is one of the most common land transactions in Kenya. With rapid urbanization, increasing apartment developments, and a…
Laith Chuli · 3 min read
SPORTS LAW
Sports today is far more than just fun, fitness, or competition it is a powerful global industry worth billions. Every…
Mary Matano · 2 min read
DIVORCE & CHILD CUSTODY UNDER ISLAMIC LAW (SHARIA LAW)
MMS Advocates takes a look at the divorce procedure under Islamic Law; how the courts have pronounced themselves on such matters; and how best to navigate one of the toughest decisions a couple will undertake to dissolve their marriage.
Kasichana Mumba · 6 min read
THE LIMITED SCOPE OF THE LAND REGISTRAR’S POWER IN REVOKING LAND TITLES
This article establishes that only a court of law possess the legal authority to revoke a land title sue to…
Abigael Chilango · 2 min read
MOMBASA COUNTY: MMS’ COASTAL HUB
This week, I take you to Mombasa, Kenya; where MMS Advocates opened its second office; and how my experience there has been.
Kasichana Mumba · 6 min read
Termination of Employment Contracts
The termination of employment is one of the most sensitive and regulated areas in Kenyan labour law. It sits at…
Laith Chuli · 5 min read
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