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)