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Every publication, opinion piece, court summary and policy note the firm has issued. Written by named advocates.
Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Regulations, 2026 Simplified Analysis
The Public Benefit Organizations Regulations, 2026 introduce a new legal framework for NGOs in Kenya, replacing the old NGO Coordination…
Abigael Chilango · 3 min read
Why the Recent “Ant Smuggling” Case is a Big Deal for Kenyan Law
When we discuss wildlife crime in Kenya, the conversation almost instinctively shifts toward the protection of “charismatic megafauna” like elephants,…
Jean Marie · 2 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
Distressed Asset Acquisitions in Kenya
In many cases involving financially distressed businesses in Kenya, outcomes often become a lose-lose situation in which both creditors and…
Maureen Mutai · 3 min read
The Digital Bill of Rights: Why Mokaya v. Safaricom is Kenya’s Privacy Turning Point
In the legal world, some cases don’t just resolve a dispute between two people they redraw the boundaries of what…
Laith Chuli · 2 min read
LAPSSET and Private Capital Investment: Legal and Strategic Considerations
The LAPSSET Corridor Project (Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport Corridor) stands as one of the most significant infrastructure initiatives in East…
Abigael Chilango · 3 min read
Digital Migration of Public Trustee Services to e-Citizen.
As of April 8, 2026, the Office of the Attorney General has fundamentally restructured the operations of the Public Trustee…
Jean Marie · 1 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
The impact of insolvency on employee rights and claims
The customary safeguards provided by labor regulations are immediately put to the test by the harsh reality of asset distribution…
Maureen Mutai · 3 min read
The African ESG Playbook: More Than Just a Western Suit
In the West, ESG is often treated like a high-end suit, pristine, expensive, and required for the gala. But in…
Marvelyne Kwamboka · 5 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
The Smallest Prisoners: Why the “Best Interests of the Child” Must Now Precede the Gavel.
For decades, a silent group of inmates has occupied Kenya’s correctional facilities: children. These are not young offenders, but infants…
Laith Chuli · 2 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
THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN LAWYERING AND EASTER: A PERSONAL REFLECTION FROM LEGAL ETHICS
At the Kenya School of Law, we learn about professional ethics. It is not about rules. It shapes how we…
Abigael Chilango · 4 min read
The Blue Carbon Trap: Why “Tenure Due Diligence” is the New Frontier for Kenyan Carbon Markets
In January 2025, a court sitting in Isiolo issued a decision that sent shockwaves across Kenya’s investment landscape. In the…
Jean Marie · 2 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
Adverse Possession and Uncompleted Land Transactions:A Case Analysis of Ouko & another v Kageni (Civil Appeal 382 of 2019) [2025] KECA 2126 (KLR)
Land disputes in Kenya frequently arise from incomplete land transactions, especially where purchasers take possession of land but the formal…
Maureen Mutai · 3 min read
PRODUCT LIABILITY: INSIGHTS ON CONSUMER PROTECTION
Think about the last thing you bought, maybe a phone, skincare product, or something online. You probably didn’t stop to…
Laith Chuli · 4 min read
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