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Comprehensive Guide to Setting Up Family Trusts in Kenya; Benefits, Processes, and Legal Insights into Family Trusts
PART III: FAMILY TRUSTS IN KENYA On this last installment on our 3-part series on Family Trusts in Kenya, we…
Maureen Mutai · 3 min read

Analyzing SC Petition No. 18 (E020) of 2022 – Arvind Shah & Others v Mombasa Bricks & Tiles Ltd & Others.
Analyzing SC Petition No. 18 (E020) of 2022 – Arvind Shah & Others v Mombasa Bricks & Tiles Ltd &…
Kevin Muthini · 2 min read

Navigating Air Travel Hassles: Understanding the Civil Aviation Act No. 21 of 2023
How Kenya’s New Legislation Protects Passenger Rights and Resolves Air Travel Issues Let’s travel! Bet you smiled at the thought…
Salim Khalid · 2 min read

Understanding Transfers in Land: Legal Requirements and Processes
Comprehensive Guide to Transfers in Land: Freehold, Leasehold, and Apartment Transfers Explained A transfer is a legal document that acknowledges…
Suhaila Noorani · 5 min read

How To Lift an Agency Notice Issued by The Commissioner Of Taxes
How To Lift an Agency Notice Issued by The Commissioner of Taxes An Agency Notice is a notice in writing…
MMS Advocates · 2 min read

Requirements for Registering a Recruitment Agency
Eligibility points for Registration of a Private Employment Agency: The Director of Employment may Register an Employment Agency if: Application…
Suhaila Noorani · 2 min read

Understanding Matrimonial Property: A Guide to Property Rights in Marriage
Introduction Parties to an intended marriage may enter into an agreement before their marriage to determine their property rights. Such…
MMS Advocates · 2 min read

Understanding Land Rates: Annual Tax Levies for Property Owners and Their Impact on Public Services
Understanding Land Rates: Annual Tax Levies for Property Owners and Their Impact on Public Services Land rate is a tax…
Suhaila Noorani · 3 min read

Understanding Child Custody and Maintenance in Kenya; A Comprehensive Guide to Legal Guardianship and Child Support
Understanding Child Custody and Maintenance in Kenya; A Comprehensive Guide to Legal Guardianship and Child Support In simple terms child…
Mildred Chidosho · 4 min read

Land Control Board Consent: Essential Guide for Agricultural Land Transactions
Land Control Board Consent: Key Requirements and Process for Agricultural Land Deals Transactions and dealings with agricultural land are primarily…
Suhaila Noorani · 3 min read

Appealing the decision of the Tax Appeals Tribunal at the High Court.
There is no limitation for the period covered in a tax investigation in cases of gross/willful, neglect, evasion or fraud…
MMS Advocates · 4 min read

Family Trusts as an Alternative to Traditional Succession
Family Trusts as an Alternative to Traditional Succession In our previous article, we discussed how to register a family trust.…
MMS Advocates · 3 min read

Ensuring the Future: The Critical Role of Succession Planning for Digital Assets
Ensuring the Future: The Critical Role of Succession Planning for Digital Assets; Introduction In today’s world, technology plays a pivotal…
Valary Nyala · 3 min read

Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Divorce Procedures and Legal Grounds
Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Divorce Procedures and Legal Grounds; Divorce has become a common term in today’s society, no longer…
MMS Advocates · 2 min read

(SHIF Act) Revolutionizing Healthcare: A Guide to Kenya’s Social Health Insurance Act, 2023
(SHIF Act) Revolutionizing Healthcare: A Guide to Kenya’s Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, grants every…
Suhaila Noorani · 5 min read

Exploring The Dynamics Of Intellectual Property: Transferability, Inheritance, And Shared Ownership
Introduction The intellectual property serves as a cornerstone for innovation and creativity, encompassing various forms such as patents, trademarks, copyrights,…
Valary Nyala · 3 min read
Copyright Registration Process in Kenya: A Comprehensive Guide
A copyright is a type of intellectual property that gives the creator of a creative work an exclusive and legal…
Suhaila Noorani · 2 min read

Understanding Prenuptial Agreements in Kenya: A Comprehensive Guide
With the enactment of the Matrimonial Property Act, 2013 (the Act), prenuptial agreements gained formal recognition in Kenya. The Act came into…
Mildred Chidosho · 5 min read
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