THE RUIRU TITLE REVOCATION: A HARSH LESSON ON WHY INDEMNITY CLAUSES ARE A LAND BUYER’S LAST LINE OF DEFENCE
On August 15th, 2025, the Kenya Gazette published a notice that sent a shockwave through hundreds of property owners in Ruiru. Gazette Notice No. 11373 was not a routine announcement; it was a legal bombshell. The notice, citing a ruling by the Environmental and Land Court, declared that all subdivisions and titles derived from a...
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Registering a Company in Kenya
Choosing the Wrong Business Structure Selecting an unsuitable business entity is a critical error. For instance, sole proprietorships or general partnerships expose owners to unlimited liability, whereas limited companies (LLCs/PLCs) cap personal risk. The structure also affects taxation and compliance (e.g. corporations face stricter reporting). Misalignment – such as using a sole proprietorship when you...
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Proposed Social Media Law in Kenya: What It Means for Your Privacy, Free Expression, and the Youth
Introduction The Rise of Social Media in Kenya In Kenya, social media isn’t just a space to catch up with friends or post selfies. It’s where ideas are born, businesses thrive, activism is ignited, and youth culture comes alive. From Twitter trends to TikTok dances, it’s a digital heartbeat of a nation. But that beat...
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Alimony in Divorce
What is Alimony? Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance or spousal support, is a financial obligation that one spouse may be required to pay to the other after a divorce or separation. This financial support is intended to help the receiving spouse maintain a similar standard of living to what they had during the marriage....
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March 18, 2025
