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Concubines and ‘Side Chicks’ Cannot Get Any Share of Matrimonial Property in Kenya. This is WHY.

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Matrimonial Property

Kenya’s stance on matrimonial property is clear: only legally recognized spouses—monogamous or polygamous—have rights to marital assets, not informal partners often referred to colloquially as “concubines” or “side chicks.” These relationships, while socially present, hold no legal weight in matters of matrimonial property division. Lawyer Danstan Omari recently explained this firmly, stating: “Concubines, those who come to … Read more

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From Slippers to Serious Sentences: How Kenyan Law Defines ‘Stealing’ of Small Items

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From Slippers to Serious Sentences How Kenyan Law Defines ‘Stealing’ of Small Items

Did you know that stealing something as seemingly harmless as slippers or tissues from a lodging can land you up to seven years behind bars in Kenya? It all boils down to how Kenyan law defines “stealing” under different contexts. Esteemed criminal law advocate Danstan Omari walked us through the legal definitions, essential ingredients to … Read more

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What Counts as Robbery With Violence In Kenyan Law? Danstan Omari Explains

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Robbery With Violence

Robbery is already one of the gravest crimes against property, but when it’s coupled with violence, the consequences in Kenya become far more severe. In this comprehensive guide, criminal lawyer Danstan Omari expertly breaks down what exactly constitutes “robbery with violence” under the Kenyan Penal Code, explains why even minimal violence or merely being in … Read more

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