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A Toolkit for Customers on Accessing Financial Services in Kenya
Financial service providers such as banks, SACCOS and other institutions offer customers products and services that empower them to manage and grow …
The Legal Implications of Failing To Reverse Erroneously Remitted Mobile Money Transactions
The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 has provided for provisions that seek to protect consumers for erroneous transactions made and states …
The Risks Associated With Digital Financial Services
The Digitalization of Financial Services is an undeniable force shaping the future of financial platforms. The ability to perform transactions, check balances, …
The Significant Impact of Moveable Property Security in Kenya
As part of our initiative to raise financial awareness during the Global Money Week, 2024, we have highlighted the key aspects of …
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 …
Guidelines for Extension and Renewal of Leases in Kenya
The Extension and Renewal of Leases is governed by the Land (Extension and Renewal of Leases) Rules, 20l7. Extension of Lease means the extension …
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. …
What Insurance Policies Does Your Business Need?
Insurance is a valuable tool that businesses can use to protect themselves from the multitude of risks they face on a daily …
Procedure of Acquiring a Title Deed From an Allotment Letter
Allotment Letters are issued in respect of Land by the Government or Local Authority to an applicant subject to a formal written …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Electronic Signatures: Are They Legally Binding?
Electronic signatures or E-signatures have become increasingly popular over the last few years because they offer a convenient and efficient alternative to …
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 …
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 …
Data Protection, Overview
Background The Constitution of Kenya [“the Constitution”] guarantees the right to privacy as a fundamental right. In 2019, the Data Protection Act, …