March 23, 2023

Legal due diligence when buying land in Kenya

Legal due diligence is a critical step when buying land in Kenya. It is a process of investigating the property’s legal status to ensure that the transaction is legitimate and that the buyer acquires full ownership rights. Due diligence helps identify any potential legal issues that may affect the buyer’s investment in the land. In Kenya, the process of legal […]
March 23, 2023

Legal Requirements for Starting an NGO in Kenya

A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is a private voluntary grouping of individuals, not operated for profit or for other commercial purposes, but which have organized themselves nationally or internationally for the benefit of the public at large and for the promotion of social welfare, development charity or research in the areas inclusive of, but not restricted to, health, relief, agriculture, education, […]
March 23, 2023

Acknowledgment of Debt in Kenya: Understanding the Legal Requirements

cknowledgment of debt is a crucial aspect of debt recovery in Kenya. It is a written confirmation by a debtor that they owe a creditor a certain amount of money. This acknowledgment creates a legal obligation that the debtor must repay the debt owed to the creditor. However, to be legally binding, an acknowledgment of debt must meet certain legal […]
March 23, 2023

Registration of an industrial design in Kenya

An industrial design right is an intellectual property right that protects the visual design of objects that are not purely utilitarian. An industrial design consists of the creation of a shape, configuration or composition of pattern or colour, or combination of pattern and colour in three-dimensional form containing aesthetic value. Under the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs, a WIPO-administered treaty, a procedure for an […]
March 21, 2023

Class D Work Permit in Kenya

A Class D permit or employment permit, also known as an immigration work permit, is issued to foreign nationals seeking employment in Kenya. The permit is granted upon application and qualification and allows the foreign national to live and work in Kenya. To apply for a Class D work permit, the foreign national must have a job offer from a […]
March 15, 2023

The Benefits of Mediation in Resolving Family Law Disputes in Kenya

Family law disputes can be among the most emotionally charged and complex legal issues in Kenya. These disputes can range from divorce and child custody battles to disputes over property and inheritance. Litigation is often the default method of resolving family law disputes, but it can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally draining for all parties involved. Mediation, on the other […]
March 15, 2023

An affidavit to change TIMS details on NTSA Kenya

An affidavit to change TIMS details on NTSA Kenya is a legal document that allows vehicle owners to update their information on the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Transport Integrated Management System (TIMS). This document is particularly useful in situations where the vehicle owner’s information on TIMS is incorrect or has changed since it was first registered. NTSA TIMS […]
March 15, 2023

An affidavit of acknowledgment of paternity in Kenya

An affidavit of acknowledgment of paternity (AOP) is a legal document that establishes the biological father of a child born outside of marriage, especially to a foreign father. This document is typically signed by both the mother and the father of the child and is used to legally recognize the father as the child’s legal parent. When a child is […]