If you’ve ever asked: “Can I marry today and divorce tomorrow?” – the short answer in Kenya is increasingly: yes, under certain conditions. The long-standing rule that parties to a civil marriage had to wait three years before filing for divorce is no longer absolute. What Was the ‘3-Year Waiting Period’? Under the Marriage Act 2014 (Kenya), section 66(1) stipulated … Read more
In Kenya, if a husband intends to sell property, it is not simply a matter of owning the title and proceeding. Particularly when the property qualifies as “matrimonial property”, the law mandates that the other spouse must give written and informed consent before the transaction can be valid. In this comprehensive guide, we unpack what “before selling … Read more
Tanzanian politics has entered a new chapter under President Samia Suluhu Hassan—the first female Head of State in East Africa. But as her leadership continues to reshape the political landscape, attention is now shifting to a rising figure who shares both her legacy and ambition: Wanu Hafidh Amier, Samia’s daughter. She may not be as widely … Read more