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

Marry Today and Divorce Tomorrow

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