Money laundering is the process of making illegally obtained funds—“dirty money”—appear legitimate by routing them through complex legal or semi-legal systems. In Kenya, one of the lesser-discussed but increasingly troubling routes is via churches and faith-based organizations.This article is a comprehensive guide on how politicians (and associated actors) exploit churches to clean dirty money in Kenya: the … Read more
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