The Process of Terminating Employment Contracts During Probationary Periods in Kenya
Employment contracts in Kenya often include a probationary period to assess the suitability of a new employee for a given role.
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Landmark Judgment on Climate Change, Carbon Markets, Offset Projects, Public Participation, and Community Land Rights in Kenya
On January 24, 2025, the Environment and Land Court in Isiolo delivered a groundbreaking judgment in Osman & 164 Others v Northern Rangelands Trust & 8 Others ([2025] KEELC 99 (KLR)), setting a significant precedent for community land rights, public participation, and wildlife conservation in Kenya.
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Resolving Disputes in Jointly Owned Property in Kenya: Legal Remedies under the Land Registration Act, 2012
Joint ownership of property is common in Kenya, often arising from co-investments, inheritance, or marital arrangements. However, disputes may arise when joint owners cannot agree on how to manage, use, or dispose of the property—whether to sell, lease, or develop it.
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Understanding the New NSSF Contributions Under the Amended NSSF Act of 2021
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act, 2013, as amended in 2021, introduced a new contribution structure that significantly changes how employers and employees contribute to the fund.
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Class D Work Permit Kenya: Full Guide to Eligibility, Application, Fees & Timelines (2025)
A Class D Employment Permit in Kenya is a work authorization issued to foreign nationals who have been offered specific employment by a Kenyan employer.
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The Class R Permit in Kenya: A Comprehensive Guide for East African Community Nationals
The Class R Permit is Kenya’s newest dedicated immigration permit category, created exclusively for citizens of East African Community (EAC) member states.
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When Should You Apply for Rectification vs Review of Certificate of Grant in Kenya?
Rectification of grant is a legal process under Section 74 of the Law of Succession Act and Rule 43 of the Probate and Administration Rules, allowing the court to correct minor specific errors in a grant of representation or certificate of confirmation.
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Protecting Ideas in Kenya Using Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property (IP) rights offer a robust framework to protect innovations, ensuring creators and inventors benefit economically from their efforts.
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Division of Property After Divorce in Kenya: Understanding the Legal Framework
Divorce is a challenging process, more so where the parties have an acrimonious divorce, unlike where parties have mutually decided that their marriage is not working for them and thus need separation/annulment.
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The Status of Divorce by Mutual Consent in Kenya After the High Court’s 2025 Judgment
In recent years, Kenya has witnessed growing conversations around reforming its divorce laws to allow for divorce by mutual consent, reflecting global trends toward modernizing family law.
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