IS A POST-DATED CHEQUE A VALID MODE OF PAYMENT?
One of our readers asked if a post-dated cheque is a valid mode of payment. We address this important issue in this edition of WKA Newsletters.
Under Kenyan law, there is no...
Kenya: Dual Citizenship
Happy New Year to our esteemed readers! Welcome to our first newsletter of 2024. We hope your holidays were filled with joy, relaxation, and meaningful moments with loved ones. As we resume our regular programming, we are...
The Legal Procedure for Lenders to Sell Property in Case of Loan Default in Kenya
In Kenya, many borrowers secure loans from banks and financial institutions by offering their property, particularly land, as collateral. This collateral is legally known as...
The "Mbwa Kali" Declarations by Nairobi Lounges, Bars, & Restaurants: Understanding Image Rights in Kenya
In our recent WKA Advocates newsletter, we discussed the uninformed notices issued by some entertainment venues and restaurants in Nairobi, such as #TheLoftLounge and #TheQuiverLounge....
How to Avoid Probate in Kenya
One common question was, 'Can I avoid drawing a will and still maintain control over my estate upon my demise?' We found it important to address this pertinent issue.
Death is inevitable, and it is...
President Assents to 4 Universal Health Coverage Bills, Restructuring NHIF
In honor of the pledge to accelerate Kenya’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage (#UniversalHealthCoverage), President William Samoei Ruto signed four crucial bills promoting healthcare on October 19, 2023. These are:
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The Supreme Court Rules That an Allotment Letter is Not a Title Deed and Cannot Be Transferred
On 22nd September 2023, the Supreme Court delivered a verdict in SC Petition No.5 (E006) of 2022, known as the "Torino case." The...
Can Widows Inherit from Their Parents-In-Law? in kenya
Following our recent publication, WKA Newsletter Edition #10 ‘Divorce by Mutual Consent in Kenya - Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2023,’ we received a flurry of questions from you, our esteemed readers. One of...
Divorce by Mutual Consent in Kenya - Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2023
The National Assembly of Kenya introduced the Marriage (Amendment) Bill on June 27, 2023, aiming to amend the Marriage Act of 2014 (Marriage Act, 2014) to facilitate divorce by...
Kenya: President Signs the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill 2023 Ahead of International Climate Summit
The President of Kenya has signed the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill 2023 following its approval by the Senate. This Bill aims to amend the Climate Change...
