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Concubines and ‘Side Chicks’ Cannot Get Any Share of Matrimonial Property in Kenya. This is WHY.

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Matrimonial Property

Kenya’s stance on matrimonial property is clear: only legally recognized spouses—monogamous or polygamous—have rights to marital assets, not informal partners often referred to colloquially as “concubines” or “side chicks.” These relationships, while socially present, hold no legal weight in matters of matrimonial property division. Lawyer Danstan Omari recently explained this firmly, stating: “Concubines, those who come to … Read more

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The Rise and Fall of Uchumi Supermarket: A Cautionary Tale of Corporate Ambition

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Uchumi Supermarket

Uchumi Supermarket was once a Kenyan retail giant—a symbol of national pride and economic promise. Founded in 1975 as a government-backed retailer, it aimed to serve Kenyans with fair pricing and quality products. For decades, it thrived, pioneering innovations in retail and expanding across East Africa. Yet, mismanagement, weak controls, internal fraud, and reckless expansion … Read more

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From Slippers to Serious Sentences: How Kenyan Law Defines ‘Stealing’ of Small Items

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From Slippers to Serious Sentences How Kenyan Law Defines ‘Stealing’ of Small Items

Did you know that stealing something as seemingly harmless as slippers or tissues from a lodging can land you up to seven years behind bars in Kenya? It all boils down to how Kenyan law defines “stealing” under different contexts. Esteemed criminal law advocate Danstan Omari walked us through the legal definitions, essential ingredients to … Read more

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