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Years in the Shadow of a Contract: The Long Wait of Kenya’s Casual Worker
What happens when “Casual” employment becomes a way of life? Our latest article examines the Legal position of Casual Workers...
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The Applicability of the Doctrine of Constructive Trust in Land Transactions in Kenya
Old land sale, no formal title transfer, decades later the seller’s family sells to someone else who wants you evicted....
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The Name Game: Why Global Giant Sony Lost a Trademark Battle in Kenya
Trademark law has a fascinating principle that many businesses big and small often overlook: global recognition does not automatically translate...
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Are County’s Own Source Revenue Taxable?
In County Government of Kiambu v Commissioner of Legal and Board Services (Tax Appeal E812 of 2025) [2026] KETAT 71,...
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The Jewel in the Crown: Protecting Brand Goodwill in the wake of Johari School Case
The Jewel in the Crown; an insightful article explores the High Court of Kenya’s recent decision in Johari School Limited...
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Documentary Rigor -VS- Social Reality; A Critical Analysis of Resma Commercial Agencies -VS- Ngattah
When a matrimonial home is sold without a spouse’s consent, whose rights truly matter the registered owner or the partner...
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Tax Alert e-TIMS; What is e-TIMS?
Have you heard about eTIMS and what it means for you or your business? As tax systems go digital, understanding...
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Effective Debt Management Strategies
Debt is often viewed with caution, yet it remains an essential part of financial growth for both individuals and businesses....
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Minority Shareholder Litigation in Kenya
Minority shareholder litigation in Kenya plays a crucial role in protecting investors from oppression, unfair prejudice, and mismanagement within companies....
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That Negative credit rating will come to haunt you!
A negative credit rating has far-reaching effects. It restricts access to future credit and may adversely affect employment prospects, tenancy...
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Ardhisasa Made Easy: Dodging Everyday Mistakes
Dodging costly mistakes on Ardhisasa; Essential insights for everyone navigating Kenya’s digital land registry. Click here to download.
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Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on inherited property in Kenya. What really happens when you sell inherited property?
Let’s Talk Tax! Inheriting property can be both a blessing and a challenge. Alongside the emotional and practical considerations, one...
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Capital Gains Tax in Kenya
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in Kenya is chargeable on gains accruing from the transfer of property, including land, buildings, shares...
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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...
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Preserving 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...
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Securing 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...
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Cautions and Restrictions
The law provides protective entries on the land register which operate as statutory caveats, some at the instance of private...
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Understanding 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...
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Pre-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...
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Buying 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...
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Company 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...
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The 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...
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Too 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...
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Registration 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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The 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...
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A 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...
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Understanding 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...
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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...
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Understanding 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...
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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....
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Big 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,...
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Termination 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...
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The 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...
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JURISDICTION 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...
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The 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...
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INSIDE THE GOVERNMENT\’S PLAN TO LOWER TAX RATES
The National Treasury has recently hinted at significant changes to the country’s tax regime, with possible reductions in the income...
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OVERVIEW 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...
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The 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...
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IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS AND DONATIONS EXEMPTION RULES, 2024
The Income Tax Act (Charitable Organisations and Donations Exemptions) Rules 2024 (the Rules), which were gazetted on 18 June 2024,...
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Taxation of political campaign contributions in Kenya.
The Case of Commissioner Investigations and Enforcement v Kidero [2022] KEHC 52 (KLR) Brief Facts This was an appeal emanating...
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE TAX APPEALS TRIBUNAL AT NAIROBI
REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE TAX APPEALS TRIBUNAL AT NAIROBI TAX APPEAL NO. E219 OF 2023
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AN 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.
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A 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...
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ARDHISASA: 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...
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ATTACHMENT 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...
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August – 2026 – Newsletter: Substance Over Form: How International Financing Reporting Standard (IFRS) 15 and Fiduciary Reality Saved NextGen Mall/ Why Service Charges are Non-Taxable Fiduciary Conduit Funds
The August Newsletter reflects the breadth of our work and the people behind it, from academic distinction and professional milestones...
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July – 2026 – Newsletter: Karanja Njenga Advocates Cultural Day & Determining the Legality of Inheritance by Spouses in Void Marriages
Our vibrant Cultural Day takes centre stage in this edition of our newsletter! A colourful celebration of culture, unity and...
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May – June – 2026 – Newsletter: Tangible and Intangible Securities Under Kenyan Law: Difference and Similarities & The Finance Act – What you need to know
Understanding the law is one thing. Staying ahead of it is another. Our latest newsletter explores the legal framework surrounding...
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April – 2026 – Newsletter: The Role of Law Firms in Advancing ESG and the Sustainable Development Goals
Law firms occupy a unique position at the intersection of commerce, governance, and social responsibility. As stewards of legal frameworks,...
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March – 2026 – Newsletter: Registration of Data Handlers in Kenya
Staying ahead of the curve in Data Protection & Succession Law. Our latest Newsletter unpacks the Registration of Data Handlers...
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February Newsletter, 2026
The Law of Succession Act, Cap 160 Laws of Kenya (the Act) and its subsidiary Legislation The Probate and Administration...
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January 2026 Newsletter
Kenya takes a bold step into the future of digital finance 🇰🇪With the enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers...
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December 2025 Newsletter
As the year winds down and Christmas draws near, we invite you to pause and reflect through what the year...
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September 2025 Newsletter
Our Newsletter, reimagined!Discover fresh insights into Kenya’s legal landscape from conveyancing and commercial practice to dispute resolution. Click here to...
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Legal 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...
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Understanding 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,...
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Registration 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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Explaining the Probate Process (May 2025 Newsletter)
In our May 2025 Newsletter, we bring you the following: The newest Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in...
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KNA Legal Digest- Fresh from the Bench (Issue 1)
We are proud to introduce to you our very first Legal Digest titled \’Fresh from the Bench\’ which is an...
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April 2025 Newsletter- Fresh from the bench (Sing V Tarabana)
HereThe Supreme Court in Sing V Tarabana Co Ltd made a determination on the scope of due diligence. Access that...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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December 2024 Newsletter (The need to seek leave for judicial review proceedings)
Happy New Year 2025! Back in December 2024, the court in Allen Waiyaki Gichuhi Sc & 2 Others Vs Data...
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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...
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Registration 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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Winners 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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