Family Law & Estate Planning
A Step-by-Step Guide to Registering a Trust in Kenya
By the end of this article, you will know exactly what to expect and what to bring to that first conversation with a lawyer.
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Types of Trusts in Kenya
Types of trusts in Kenya. Charitable trust. Family trust. Non Charitable Trust.
Family Law & Estate Planning
WHY “A WILL” IS NOT ENOUGH
In Kenya, the belief that a Will is a final, “one-and-done” solution is a common misconception shaped by media portrayals and traditional expectations. Many people view a Will as a
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A KENYAN GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS
Acknowledgement of Debt in the Employment Context: Legal Implications and Best Practices When employees sign an acknowledgment of debt (AOD) to their employers, they create binding legal obligations that can
Tax Advisory
TAX OBJECTION AND APPEALS TIMELINE
STAGE TIMELINE CHECKLIST/ KEY ACTION LEGISLATION Notification of Assessment Upon being notified (starts the 30-day clock) – Review the assessment and compute disputed vs undisputed tax.– Confirm whether KRA has
Technology & Innovation
A GUIDE TO PROTECTING MOBILE APPS THROUGH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN KENYA
In Kenya’s vibrant digital scene, mobile apps aren’t just tech tools they’re business lifelines. Platforms like M-Pesa, which reshaped how we move money, and Jumia, redefining online shopping, show how
Corporate & Commercial Law
THE TAX LAWS (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2024: A BRIEF ANALYSIS OF THE RATIONALE & KEY AMENDMENTS THERETO
Kenya, like many other jurisdictions across the world, make amendments and or necessary deletions to their existing tax laws through the Tax Laws (Amendment) Acts. The most recent amendment to
Banking & Finance
VIRTUAL ASSETS SERVICE PROVIDERS BILL 2024
The Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill, 2024, (the “Bill”) is aimed at regulating the virtual assets sector in Kenya. Introduced by the National Treasury and Economic Planning, the Bill seeks
Real Estate & Conveyancing
UNFORESEEN CRISES AND LEASE AGREEMENTS: KENYA’S LANDMARK RULING ON EXIT CLAUSES IN COMMERCIAL TENANCIES
Kwanza Estates Limited v. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Petition E001 of 2024) On December 6, 2024, the Supreme Court of Kenya delivered a judgment in the case