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The conversion of long-term leases into sectional units.
The conversion of long-term leases into sectional units is a critical process under the Sectional Properties Act, 2020, and its...
Read MorePreserving the Fruits of Litigation: Order 39 Civil Procedure Rules and Mareva Injunctions
Justice demands that litigation should bear fruit; a successful claimant must not be left with a barren decree but with...
Read MoreSecuring loans using movable assets: How to register a security right under MPSR Act
Security right means a property right in a movable asset that is created by an agreement to secure payment or...
Read MoreCautions and Restrictions
The law provides protective entries on the land register which operate as statutory caveats, some at the instance of private...
Read MoreUnderstanding Time shares, fractional ownerships and Sectional Titles
Think of a holiday home open to more than just single ownership. The law now makes it possible for such...
Read MorePre-emptive rights in Company Law
Introduction It is said that charity begins at home, and no other principle could possibly explain the essence of pre-emptive...
Read MoreBuying a charged property? Here is what you need to know
In Kenya’s real estate transactions, the presence of a charge on land does not bar its sale. As long as...
Read MoreCompany Resolutions and Meetings under the Companies Act 2015 (Kenya)
Modes of Passing Resolutions For private companies, the law permits two distinct modes through which members can pass resolutions: By...
Read MoreThe Face Behind the Mask- Identifying beneficial ownership in company law
In company law, the concept of the corporate veil means that a company exists as a separate legal person, distinct...
Read MoreToo young to sign?- When a minor can get into a contract
Capacity is one of the most essential elements in the formation of a valid contract. It ensures that parties entering...
Read MoreRegistration of Foreign Companies in Kenya- June 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to our June Newsletter!! We have the following lined up for you. Another year, another trophy– our football team...
Read MoreThe Scope of Due Diligence in Conveyancing: Insights from the Dina Management Case
\’\’A registered proprietor acquires an absolute and indefeasible title if and only if the allocation was legal, proper and regular...
Read MoreA Parent Company and its Subsidiary: Liability and Corporate Separateness-Piercing the corporate veil
A parent company is a corporation that owns and controls another company, referred to as its subsidiary. This relationship arises...
Read MoreUnderstanding Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in Kenya
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) represent a hybrid legal structure that combines the operational flexibility and tax benefits of a partnership...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreUnderstanding Bankruptcy- Issue 1 (Insights from the Insolvency Act of Kenya)
The legal meaning of a bankrupt according to the Insolvency act is a debtor who has been adjudged bankrupt after...
Read MoreDigital 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....
Read MoreBig Win for our Client at the Employment and Labor Relations Court.
As Karanja Njenga Advocates, we are proud to announce to you that our Dispute Resolution team (Robinson Maina, Wesley Muriuki,...
Read MoreTermination of a Fixed-Term Lease Without a Termination Clause: The Case of Kwanza Estates Limited v. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Petition E001 of 2024)
Background Parties had entered into a fixed-term lease of 6 years that was supposed to end on 30/04/2022. However, the...
Read MoreThe Path from Default to Recovery: 90 Day’s Notice of Default, 40- Days Notice of Sale and 45 Days Redemption Notice
In the world of secured lending, the relationship between a chargor and a chargee often begins on a foundation of...
Read MoreJURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES’ COURTS IN CLAIMS OF ADVERSE POSSESSION-The Court of Appeal’s Sugawara-Kiruti Judgment
The question of jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ courts in claims for adverse possession is one that, up until recently, remained...
Read MoreThe position of stepchildren, secret families and cohabiting partners in Succession and Estate Planning- November 2024 monthly Newsletter
Our November Monthly Newsletter talks about the idea of dependency in Succession and Estate Planning. Specifically, we address the position...
Read MoreOVERVIEW OF THE TAX PROCEDURES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024
Introduction The Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to introduce several key amendments to the existing Tax Procedures Act. This...
Read MoreThe Various Amendments brought forth by Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2024
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2024 was signed into law in 2024 to amend various provisions of different acts of...
Read MoreWhere do I take my Medical Negligence case?
Where do I take my Medical Negligence case?
Read MoreAN INSIGHT ON THE RULES AND THE RATIONALE FOR ESTATE DISTRIBUTION IN KENYA.
INTESTATE SUCCESSION:AN INSIGHT ON THE RULES AND THE RATIONALE FOR ESTATE DISTRIBUTION IN KENYA.
Read MoreA DAMSEL IN DISTRESS? THE PRINCIPLE OF A BONA FIDE PURCHASER.
Recently, the Supreme Court of Kenya in Dina Management Limited v County Government of Mombasa & 5 others (2023) eKLR...
Read MoreARDHISASA: THE NATIONAL LAND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ARDHISASA: THE NATIONAL LAND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Introduction Under Section 6 of the Land Act (No. 6 of 2012), the...
Read MoreATTACHMENT DETAILS CONVERSION-OF-LAND-TITLES-IN-NAIROBI-COUNTY-2021
Legal Update NOTIFICATION OF CONVERSION OF LAND TITLES WITHIN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA Introduction On 31st December 2020 vide Gazette Notice...
Read MoreSeptember 2025 Newsletter
Our Newsletter, reimagined!Discover fresh insights into Kenya’s legal landscape from conveyancing and commercial practice to dispute resolution. Click here to...
Read MoreLegal Character of a General Partnership- August 2025 Newsletter
The law recognizes three types of partnerships in the corporate realm. These include: ✔General partnerships; ✔Limited partnerships, and ✔Limited liability...
Read MoreUnderstanding Directorship in Company Law- July 2025 Newsletter
A company, being an artificial legal person, cannot act on its own; it requires natural persons to manage its affairs,...
Read MoreRegistration of Foreign Companies in Kenya- June 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to our June Newsletter!! We have the following lined up for you. Another year, another trophy– our football team...
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Another year Another Trophy
First Runners up at the The Young Bar Association Sports Fest 2025. They say lightning doesn’t strike twice—but at Karanja...
Read MoreRegistration of Foreign Companies in Kenya- June 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to our June Newsletter!! We have the following lined up for you. Another year, another trophy– our football team...
Read MoreWinners of the LSK Football Competition- 2024
We are pleased to announce that Karanja Njenga Advocates Football Team were crowned the Winners of the LSK Football Competition-...
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