Media Room
Insights
Every publication, opinion piece, court summary and policy note the firm has issued. Written by named advocates.

THE OCEAN GIRL RETURNS: LANDING BACK IN MOMBASA
Many people return to the town of their birth with trepidation, or often times, don’t go back at all. Kasichana takes you on a journey of how she did it – as well as how it’s going so far. Karibu.
Kasichana Mumba · 6 min read

KENYA’S GREEN CLIMATE FUND
MMS Advocates takes a look at the guidelines on Kenya’s Green Climate Fund’s No Objection Procedure.
Kasichana Mumba · 6 min read

BUDDING LIFE AS AN ESG MANAGER – TRANSITION
Kasichana writes on her journey from across the borders, back to Kenya. This is how a lawyer became an ESG Manager. And beyond. Welcome.
Kasichana Mumba · 5 min read

LIFE & WORK ACROSS BORDERS: TUNISIA EDITION
Kasichana takes you through a fun journey of her growth into becoming Legal Gal. This is her perspective as she evolves into being an Associate at MMS Advocates LLP.
Kasichana Mumba · 9 min read

Haller Park’s Current Predicament
ESG is a core principle that is being embedded into the country’s and global DNA. So why is one of Kenya’s greatest rehabilitation projects at risk?
Kasichana Mumba · 3 min read

LAND LAW IN KENYA: EFFECTS, OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS
MMS Advocates takes a look at what the land laws in Kenya mean for legal professionals, especially those working in the Coastal region. This ongoing mini series is currently focusing on Kwale County, the second county in the Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani.
Kasichana Mumba · 5 min read

LIFE BEFORE LEGAL GAL: MY FIRST JOB
Kasichana reminisces on her first job, way before she realized that her journey to being Legal Gal was already taking shape. Enjoy.
Kasichana Mumba · 7 min read

EMERGING JURISPRUDENCE ON MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY IN ISLAMIC LAW
While there have been significant steps within Islamic Law in Kenya towards matrimonial property, MMS Advocates take a look at what they are and how they fair on an international scale.
Kasichana Mumba · 4 min read

WORKING WITHIN A WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY IN KENYA
The MMS Advocates’ Kwale Office is situated close to one of the oldest wildlife conservancies in Kenya’s history: Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary. Here’s a brief insight on how it operates.
Kasichana Mumba · 7 min read

KWALE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Legal Gal writes on her experience so far with the transportation system in Kwale County – and how eclectic & vibrant it is.
Kasichana Mumba · 5 min read

Importance & Role Of Educational Qualifications In An Islamic Union
Education is important, but what role does it play when it comes to marital unions? Especially in the Muslim marriage setting? We take a closer look on what legislation & clerics have to say on the matter.
Kasichana Mumba · 4 min read

TRANSITION FROM AN IN-HOUSE LEGAL PROFESSIONAL TO A LAW FIRM:
Kasichana takes the reader through what she believes are key points, in making the move from working in an agricultural setting; where she juggled various roles; to being an associate in a law firm.
Kasichana Mumba · 9 min read

LUNGA LUNGA SUB COUNTY (PART 1)
Legal Gal goes all the way to the border between the South Coast of Kenya and Tanzania; mapping out what the town has to offer, and what her & MMS Advocates will be offering in return.
Kasichana Mumba · 4 min read

LAND LAW IN KENYA: EFFECTS, OBLIGATIONS & RIGHTS
This article will be part of a series on land law, how it has shaped the lives of Kenyans, specifically at the Coastal regions; as well as what obligations the citizens have in protecting their rights and the land they live on.
Kasichana Mumba · 8 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

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

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
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