What is a Defilement Case? A Guide to Kenya’s Laws, Penalties, and Impact

Defilement Case

In simple terms, defilement is any act of sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 18 years. The key factor here is the age of the child. It is a strict liability offence in many circumstances. This means that whether or not the child consented is largely irrelevant. A person under 18 is considered by law … Read more

Never Gamble with These Legal Cases: Why You Must Hire an Advocate

Gamble with These Legal Cases

In today’s fast-paced world, many people underestimate the importance of professional legal guidance when faced with certain cases. Unfortunately, this mistake often costs them assets, freedom, or even their future. Some Legal Cases are so complex and consequential that self-representation or casual handling is equivalent to walking into a trap. This guide explores the cases you … Read more

Marriage in Law: Legal Definition, Types of Marriage, and Why Cohabitation Is Not Enough in Kenya

Marriage in Law

In Kenya, many couples believe that living together for decades automatically makes their union a marriage. Phrases like “come–we–stay” feel just as real as a wedding in church or at the Attorney General’s office. But here is the hard truth: Kenyan law does not recognize long-term cohabitation as a marriage. Lawyer Danstan Omari, in his detailed … Read more