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
In Kenya, turning 18 is often seen as the symbolic entry into adulthood — a time when individuals begin taking full responsibility for their own lives. However, what many people don’t know is that the law allows students over 18 years old to sue their parents for financial support under specific conditions. In a recent legal explainer … Read more