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How to Convert Public land to Private Land in Kenya: Insights from the Land (Conversion of Land) Rules, 2017

The conversion of public land to private ownership is a matter of legal and societal significance, demanding strict adherence to established legal procedures to ensure that resulting title documents are beyond reproach. Generally, public land is land owned and managed by the government for the benefit of the public. The land may be managed for

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Conveyancing

March 2025 Newsletter (Liability of Land Registrars in Fraudulent Land Transactions)

The Chief Land Registrar being a public officer can be held personally accountable for facilitating fraudulent land transactions. This was the position of the Court in Mas Construction Ltd V Abdul Waheed Sheikh and others (Civil Appeal Number E789 of 2023). In the March 2025 Newsletter, we have analyzed the legal issues arising in the

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Monthly Newsletter

Rights of Excluded Dependants in Succession Law in Kenya (Issue 3)

Dependancy is a fundamental concept in succession law, ensuring that individuals who relied on a deceased person for financial or other forms of support are not left destitute upon their passing. In Kenya, being excluded from a will as a dependant in not end of the road. The law recognizes that, in some cases, a

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Succession and Estate Planning

Digital Nomadism in Kenya- What you need to know.

Introduction To keep up with the growing trend of remote work, Kenya has introduced a new permit for digital nomads. This permit, called the \”Digital Nomad Permit\” (Class N), is part of the Kenya Citizenship & Immigration (Amendment) Act Regulations of 2024. It allows people who work remotely for foreign companies or as freelancers to

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Economy, Legal Updates

February 2025 Newsletter- (Creation, Perfection and Enforcement of Security Rights in Kenya)

Everyday, we achieve more as Karanja Njenga Advocates. And so as a gift to you, we have penned down our most recent achievements in our 2025 February Newsletter. In this Newsletter, we have the following lined up for you. A one on one with Robinson Maina- A top legal mind in his newest role as

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Monthly Newsletter

Legal Requirements for a Valid will in Kenya- Testamentary capacity and Testamentary intent (Issue1)

Testamentary Capacity In Kenya, a valid will must comply with the Law of Succession Act (Cap 160). One of the key legal requirements for a will to be considered valid include testamentary capacity as will be discussed in this issue. The applicable law on testamentary capacity is found at Section 5(3) of the Law of

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Succession and Estate Planning

November 2024 Newsletter- (The Position of Step Children, Secret Families and Cohabiting Partners in Succession and Estate Planning)

Season\’s Greetings and Happy New Month!!! This Festive Season, remember— Santa checks his list twice, but when it comes to keeping things airtight, he calls Karanja Njenga Advocates first! 🎄 We are thrilled to present our Monthly Newsletter for the month of November 2024. In this month’s issue, we have a special discussion on the

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January 2025 Newsletter- (The Basics About Ardhisasa)

In our 2025 January Newsletter, our Real Estate and Conveyancing Department unpacks the basics about ARDHISASA platform. Specifically, this Newsletter addresses the following: 1. Legal background 2. Brief Overview 3. Services offered on Ardhisasa 4. Requirements for registration. 5. Verification of titles. 6. Conversion 7. Registration of Charges. 8. Registration of Transfers. Click here to

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