Why Children Under 18 Cannot Be Sent to Prison in Kenya

Children Under 18 Cannot Be Sent to Prison in Kenya

Renowned Kenyan lawyer Danstan Omari has shed light on a crucial aspect of the justice system—the treatment of children under 18 who come into conflict with the law. In an episode of “What is the Law”, Omari breaks down the legal framework protecting minors and clarifies why children cannot be imprisoned in Kenya, no matter the crime they commit. His explanation … Read more

Why Greedy In-Laws Who Seize a Widow Property Risk Jail Under Kenya’s Law

Seize a Widow’s Property

Losing a spouse is deeply painful. For many widows in Kenya, the grief is compounded when in-laws unlawfully seize or interfere with property belonging to the deceased, and by so doing, violate the law. Under Section 45 of the Law of Succession Act (Cap 160), intermeddling with a deceased person’s free property without legal authority is … Read more

Snooping on Your Partner’s Phone: Kenya’s Laws, Penalties & What’s Legal vs Illegal

Snooping on Your Partner’s Phone

In close relationships, trust is everything. But snooping on your partner’s phone or computer—reading their messages, emails, WhatsApp chats, or social media—might seem minor. In Kenya, it isn’t. Under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 (CMCA), such actions may be criminal. This guide explains what the law says, what actions are criminalized, what penalties … Read more