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The ongoing Raphael Tuju loan dispute has become one of Kenya’s most talked-about financial and legal battles. What started as a commercial loan agreement has evolved into a complex case touching on debt, power, the rule of law, and accountability. While many initially viewed Tuju as a victim of circumstance, a closer look at the … Read more
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