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Publications24 Jul 2024

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

Publications22 Jul 2024

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

Publications18 Jul 2024

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

Publications11 Jul 2024

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

Publications09 Jul 2024

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

Publications03 Jul 2024

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

Publications01 Jul 2024

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

Publications24 Jun 2024

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

Publications19 Jun 2024

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

Publications11 Jun 2024

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

Publications10 Jun 2024

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

Publications28 May 2024

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

Publications23 May 2024

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

Publications22 May 2024

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

Publications14 May 2024

(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

Publications30 Apr 2024

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

Publications
Publications15 Apr 2024

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

Publications13 Mar 2024

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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