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Every publication, opinion piece, court summary and policy note the firm has issued. Written by named advocates.
Kwale Policy Digest — Issue 01
Legal and policy developments shaping Kwale County, and what they mean for the sectors that drive it: Land Control Boards, the Dongo Kundu Bypass, a coastal advisory, Mri
MMS Advocates · 3 min read
Mombasa’s Sh194 Billion AI Data Centre as Kenya’s Next Regulatory Test
The proposed KSh194 billion artificial-intelligence data centre in Mombasa is remarkable not merely for the size of the proposed investment, […]
Maureen Mutai · 4 min read
Rewriting Ownership: Inside Kenya’s Sectional Properties Act, 2020
For decades, anyone who bought a flat, maisonette or office unit in Kenya rarely got a title to that specific […]
Laith Chuli · 7 min read
Healthcare Data and the Law in Kenya: Privacy, Confidentiality and Data Protection Obligations
The collection and digitisation of healthcare information has become an integral part of healthcare delivery in Kenya. Healthcare institutions routinely…
Jean Marie · 5 min read
When LCB Consent Is Missing: What Happens to the Purchaser?
In our previous article, we discussed the importance of obtaining Land Control Board (LCB) consent in transactions involving agricultural land. […]
Abigael Chilango · 3 min read
Child Guardianship and Adoption in Kenya: Understanding the Legal Process
Guardianship and adoption are two distinct legal mechanisms through which a child may receive care, protection and parental responsibility where […]
Maureen Mutai · 5 min read
Dongo Kundu: Inside Mombasa’s Ksh 74.1 Billion Bet on Becoming an Industrial Powerhouse
What the numbers, the timeline, and the honest gaps tell us about Kenya’s flagship coastal SEZ Every time I drive […]
Mary Matano · 8 min read
New Title, New Kenya: Inside the Digital Land Revolution Reshaping Ownership
For a long time in Kenya, owning land was not as straightforward as it should have been. It often meant […]
Laith Chuli · 5 min read
Beneficial Ownership Beyond Registered Title
The decision in Burrough & another v Mungania & another [2026] KECA 898 (KLR) is a significant pronouncement by the […]
Jean Marie · 4 min read
Eviction in Kenya: Closing the Gaps in Enforcement, Cost Recovery and Protection of Property Rights
This article follows the earlier discussion on the statutory eviction process and examines the loopholes, practical challenges and reforms necessary […]
Abigael Chilango · 11 min read
A Practical Guide for Copyright Registration in Kenya
Copyright protection in Kenya is governed principally by the Copyright Act, 2001 and administered by the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO). […]
Maureen Mutai · 4 min read
LAND CONTROL BOARDS IN KENYA
A Critical Examination of Their Relevance, Legality, Administrative Challenges and Future Introduction and Contextual Background Land remains one of…
Allan Mzungu · 42 min read
Beyond “Happily Ever After”: The Legal Reality of Dividing Matrimonial Wealth
The dispute in Njeri wa Muthoni v John Andrew Virtue arose from the breakdown of a marriage and the difficult […]
Laith Chuli · 8 min read
Your Idea, Your Proof: Inside Kenya’s Copyright Registration Process
There’s a quiet mistake a lot of creatives make, they assume that because they created something, ownership is obvious. That […]
Laith Chuli · 4 min read
Division of Matrimonial Property Upon Divorce in Kenya
Divorce often brings with it difficult questions regarding the ownership and division of property acquired during a marriage. One common […]
Jean Marie · 5 min read
HOW TO LEGALLY EVICT SQUATTERS FROM PRIVATE LAND IN KENYA: PROCEDURE, PRELIMINARY STEPS AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Introduction A registered proprietor has the right to possess, use and enjoy private land. However, where persons occupy private land […]
Abigael Chilango · 8 min read
Mental Health Care in Kenya and the Protective Role of Guardianship
Mental health care in Kenya has increasingly moved from being viewed purely as a medical concern to being recognised as […]
Maureen Mutai · 4 min read
Capital Gains Tax in Kenya: Understanding the Rules, Exemptions, and Hidden Triggers Behind Every Transfer
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in Kenya is one of those taxes that feels almost invisible until the moment you sell […]
Laith Chuli · 5 min read
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