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Publications12 Aug 2021

Principle of Best Interest of a Child : Insights

Introduction The purpose of this article is to enable the reader understand the principle of best interest of a child,…

Dennis Kachero · 2 min read

Publications
Publications05 Aug 2021

Child Guardianship Application Steps in Kenya

Introduction The purpose of this article is to enable the reader to understand child guardianship, applicable laws as well as…

Dennis Kachero · 3 min read

Publications29 Jul 2021

Child Custody and Maintenance After Divorce in Kenya

Child custody and parental responsibility considerations often arises where parties are not married, after a divorce or the death of…

Wendy Kuyoh · 4 min read

Publications
Publications29 Jul 2021

Division of Matrimonial Property After Divorce in Kenya

Divorce is the legal separation of a man and a wife by the judgement of a court.[i] After divorce, matrimonial…

Wendy Kuyoh · 3 min read

Publications
Publications08 Jul 2021

How to file for divorce in Kenya

Introduction Marriage is defined as the voluntary union of a man and a woman whether in a monogamous or polygamous…

Mildred Chidosho · 5 min read

Publications
Publications01 Jul 2021

A Brief on the Central Bank Amendment Bill, 2021

There have been enough complaints concerning loan apps in Kenya, due to the lack of regulation of the sector. Thankfully,…

Victory Wanjohi · 3 min read

Publications01 Jul 2021

Impact of the Sectional Properties Act on Property Ownership

The Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning in a public notice dated 7th May 2021 announced that the Sectional Properties…

Wendy Kuyoh · 6 min read

Publications
Publications25 Jun 2021

Clarity on Local Equity Participation Requirements in Kenya’s ICT Sector

Equity participation refers to the ownership of shares in a company. There has been changes in the Kenyan equity participation…

Dennis Kachero · 3 min read

Publications18 Jun 2021

Regulatory Framework Governing Mergers and Acquisition in Kenya

This is a continuation of What you need to know about Mergers & Acquisitions Introduction A merger is defined as…

Mildred Chidosho · 5 min read

Publications
Publications18 Jun 2021

The Kenyan Problem: An Analysis of Mental Health Care in Kenya

In news making headlines in the recent past, a doctor in Nairobi committed suicide. This caught the eye of many,…

Wendy Kuyoh · 4 min read

Publications26 May 2021

Application for Management Orders Under Section 26 & 28 of the Mental Health Act, CAP 248

Introduction Decision making is an important part of our lives. It is through making decisions that we express our individuality…

Allan Mzungu · 3 min read

Publications20 May 2021

Regulatory Framework Governing Home Ownership in Kenya

Introduction The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 provides for the right to accessible and adequate housing under Article 43(1) (b), which…

Mildred Chidosho · 3 min read

Business registration13 May 2021

Limited Liability Partnerships: All Inclusive look on Formation, Structure and Dissolution

A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a legal entity formed and registered by two or more persons for the purpose of doing business. Upon registration, the LLP becomes a body corporate with perpetual succession, and with a legal personality separate from its partners.

Dennis Kachero · 3 min read

Publications03 May 2021

The Employment(Amendment) Act 2021:Pre-adoptive Entitlement to Employees

The Employment (Amendment) Act, 2021 (the “Amendment Act”), which takes effect on 15th April 2021 amends the Employment Act, 2007…

Felicia Solomon · 3 min read

Business registration26 Apr 2021

Registration and Setting up of a Company in Singapore

Each industry has its hub where everyone would love to have their company or business associated with. In the tech…

Felicia Solomon · 3 min read

Publications18 Mar 2021

Conversion of Land Title Deeds in Kenya

Digitization has been a big deal in Kenya, and indeed, in the world, in the last decade. Most governments are…

Allan Mzungu · 3 min read

Publications18 Mar 2021

Calculating the Minimum Tax for Your Business in Kenya

Assuming that a business’ financial year starts in January, the first tax quarter for payment of taxes from business income…

Felicia Solomon · 3 min read

Publications
Publications08 Oct 2020

Working From Home and its Impact on Employment Laws of Kenya

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, few employers allowed or even considered allowing working from home arrangements in Kenya. Covid-19 forced many…

Mildred Chidosho · 5 min read

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