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Marry Today and Divorce Tomorrow – Why the 3-Year Waiting Period Is History in Kenya

November 10, 2025November 8, 2025 by NAIROBIminiBLOGGERS

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

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

August 11, 2025 by NAIROBIminiBLOGGERS

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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