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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
The news that the late Raila Odinga is being accorded a state funeral has generated widespread interest: many Kenyans (and international observers) are asking why this level of honour is being applied, and what the law behind it is. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the concept of a state funeral in Kenya, how the decision is made, the legal … Read more