Should you intend to travel outside Kenya and rely on any official document issued within Kenya, it is essential to ensure that such document has been duly verified and authenticated in accordance with applicable legal requirements. A document that has not undergone proper authentication may not be recognized and may have no legal effect in the intended foreign jurisdiction. What is Verification/Authentication? Verification and authentication is a formal process through which

The Public Trustee is a statutory office established under the Public Trustee Act (Cap 235, Laws of Kenya). The office exists to provide professional trust, estate, and custodial services to the public, particularly where individuals may not have private trustees or legal representatives. It operates under the oversight of the Attorney General and functions as an independent public service institution.   Section 8 of the Public Trustees Act allows the Public Trustee to admini

A title deed is a critical legal document as it serves as conclusive evidence of ownership of land or property. Given its importance, the loss, misplacement, or destruction of a title deed can cause significant concern to a property owner. Recognizing the possibility of such occurrences, Kenyan law provides a clear legal framework and procedure for the replacement of lost or destroyed titles. The legal basis for this process is found in Section 33(1) of the Land Registration

The Central Bank of Kenya (Digital Credit Providers) Regulations, 2022 (the Regulations) were published on 18 th March 2022 under Section 57 of the Central Bank of Kenya Act. Prior to 2022, many digital credit providers (DCPs) — often accessible via mobile apps or USSD platforms — operated without a licence in Kenya. There was therefore an urgent need by the CBK to regulate digital lending businesses — filling a regulatory gap created by the rapid growth of digital credit pl

Undoubtedly, purchasing property is one of the most significant financial decisions you will ever make. Whether buying land, a residential home, or a commercial investment, the process is often approached with optimism and excitement. Unfortunately, it is also a process riddled with legal, financial, and practical pitfalls. In our experience, most property disputes do not arise from bad intentions, but from preventable mistakes made early in the transaction. This article expl

Today we're tackling something pretty significant, the new Land (Amendment) Act, 2025. From the onset, the Amendment Act looks like it's designed to fundamentally change how public land, is registered and secured in Kenya. This brief is meant to unpack what problems the drafters were trying to fix. And what does it actually mean for, say, a public institution or even a private developer on the ground.   Starting with the core process changes, Section 3 of the Amendment Act am

On October 15 2025, the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024 was signed into law. This Amendment Act introduced a raft of changes to the existing Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Cap 79C), and the immediate reason, as stated in the memorandum that comes with it, is the urgent need to stop electronic mediums being used to promote terrorism, and interestingly, also extreme religious and cultic practices.   Access Section 1 of the Amendment Act is aimed at expan

Deregistering a company in Kenya is not just about closing its doors, it's a legal process with clear procedures and consequences. This article explores the grounds, process and implications of deregistration.

When a person passes away, their estate must be managed and distributed according to the law. In Kenya, this is done either through testacy or intestacy.

Termination of employment in Kenya must follow the rules set out in the employment Act, 2007. The law requires valid reasons, fair procedures, and payment of employee benefits where due. For employers, compliance helps avoid costly disputes. For employees, it ensures their rights are protected.

Learn what conversion of title deeds in Kenya means, why it matters, and what landowners need to do to stay compliant. Photo: Ardhi House, Nairobi (Source: Taalamu.com via Google Images)