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Financial service providers such as banks, SACCOS and other institutions offer customers products and services that empower them to manage and grow their financial resources. As part of our Initiative to raise Financial awareness during Global Money Week,

The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 has provided for provisions that seek to protect consumers for erroneous transactions made and states the implications for failure by the receipient to refund the said payment to the beneficiaries. It

The Digitalization of Financial Services is an undeniable force shaping the future of financial platforms. The ability to perform transactions, check balances, access loans and invest on an online platform has revolutionized the way in which we interact

As part of our initiative to raise financial awareness during the Global Money Week, 2024, we have highlighted the key aspects of the Movable Property Security Rights Act (MPSR), 2017.  The Movable Property Security Rights Act (MPSR), 2017 is

Legal Implications of Carbon Credits in Kenya?

The Climate Change (Amendment) Act, 2023 was enacted on 1st September 2023 and came into force on 15th September 2023. The Act entrenches the need for Carbon Projects to specify the anticipated environmental, economic and social benefits of

The Extension and Renewal of Leases is governed by the Land (Extension and Renewal of Leases) Rules, 20l7.  Extension of Lease means the extension of the term of an existing Lease from the original issued term and is done during

Common and Joint Tenancy

Co-tenancy means the Ownership of Land by two or more persons in undivided shares and includes Joint Tenancy or Tenancy in Common. 1. Joint Tenancy Joint tenancy is defined in Section 2 of the Land Act 2012. It is a

Insurance is a valuable tool that businesses can use to protect themselves from the multitude of risks they face on a daily basis. Some types of insurance you have to take out by law such as Motor Insurance

Allotment Letters are issued in respect of Land by the Government or Local Authority to an applicant subject to a formal written acceptance of the conditions given and the payment of the Charges.  The Land (Allocation of Public

Property Taxes and Statutory Fees in Kenya

There are different types of Real Estate Taxes charged in respect to ownership or disposition of Property. Below are some of the Taxes charged, both by the National and County Government relating to Property: LAND RATES This is

Ownership of Land by Foreigners

The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 provides that all Land in Kenya belongs to the people of Kenya collectively as a nation, as well as to communities and individuals. As such, ownership of land by foreigners is subject to

Application for Permanent Residency in Kenya

The Immigration Laws in Kenya allow eligible foreign nationals to apply for Permanent Residency and, if approved, obtain the status of a Permanent Resident in Kenya. Permanent Residents are entitled to live, work, and conduct business in Kenya,

Work Visa Requirements in Kenya

The Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government through the Directorate of Immigration and Registration of Persons is responsible for registration of persons,maintenance of an inclusive persons register, management of migration, border control and refugees’ welfare supervision. 

Who are Protected Tenants?

Controlled Tenancy (commonly known as Protected Tenancy) is related to two kinds of Property use in Kenya namely Residential and Commercial. They spring from two different laws that is Rent Restriction Act (Cap 296) Laws of Kenya which relates to Residential

Consents In Land Transactions

In the realm of Conveyancing and other Land transactions, the notion of regulation can be in various forms, the most common type is where parties are required to obtain various Consents and Certificates. The process of obtaining these

Electronic signatures or E-signatures have become increasingly popular over the last few years because they offer a convenient and efficient alternative to traditional handwritten signatures. With their growing use, it is a great concern whether one can use

What is (User Generated Content)?

User-generated content (also known as UGC or consumer-generated content) is original, brand-specific content created by customers (at no cost to you) and published on social media or other channels. It comes in many forms, including images, videos, reviews,

Sectional Properties Act, 2020

Background The Sectional Properties law seeks to sub-divide buildings into units to be owned by individual proprietors and common property to be owned jointly by the proprietors as tenants in common The Sectional Properties Act [Hereinafter referred to as

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