Anticipatory bail is a court-issued protection before arrest. The person fears arrest on non-bailable charges. He or she applies. The High Court reviews the facts. If the right to liberty risks being breached, the court grants protection. Prosecutors may continue investigations. They may charge the accused. Bail just ensures dignity and freedom until the court’s full … Read more
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
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