At times, a person may find themselves in the unenviable position of holding property that is the subject of competing claims. The stakeholder in such a scenario does not own the property but merely has possession or custody of it, yet risks being sued by multiple parties if they release it to the wrong claimant.For
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Legal Updates
Capacity is one of the most essential elements in the formation of a valid contract. It ensures that parties entering into legal agreements do so with a full understanding of the rights, duties, and consequences that follow. In the eyes of the law, capacity is primarily determined either by mental soundness or by age—specifically, attaining
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Commercial law, Legal Updates
In the Spreme Court Petition No. E035 of 2023 – Fatuma Athman Abud Faraj v. Ruth Faith Mwawasi & 2 Others, the central issues revolved around a succession dispute involving the estate of a deceased Muslim man, Salim Juma Hakeem Kitendo, and raised questions on: Inheritance rights of children born out of wedlock, and The
Reconciling Faith and Equality- Supreme Court Settles Debate on Muslim Succession Read More »
Legal Updates, Succession and Estate Planning
In a landmark decision rendered by the High Court in Dennis Kivuti Mungai v. Attorney General, the Court declared Section 29(c) of the Law of Succession Act (Cap 160, Laws of Kenya) unconstitutional, null, and void. The judgment marks a significant development in succession jurisprudence by aligning the statute with the constitutional principles of equality
Equal in Death: Section 29(c) of Law of Succession Act Struck Down Read More »
Legal Updates
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
Digital Nomadism in Kenya- What you need to know. Read More »
Economy, Legal Updates
As Karanja Njenga Advocates, we are proud to announce to you that our Dispute Resolution team (Robinson Maina, Wesley Muriuki, Romario Chacha and John Willys) secured a win for our clients at the Employment and Labour Relations Court. By a judgment dated 28.02.2025, the Employment and Labour Relations Court (Lady Justice Jemimah Wanza Keli) in
Big Win for our Client at the Employment and Labor Relations Court. Read More »
Dispute resolution, Legal Updates, new laws