Can Widows Inherit from Their Parents-In-Law? in kenya Following our recent publication, WKA Newsletter Edition #10 ‘Divorce by Mutual Consent in Kenya – Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2023,’ we received a flurry of questions from you, our esteemed readers. One of the most common questions was, ‘Can a widow inherit from her parents-in-law?’ We found it […]
Divorce by Mutual Consent in Kenya – Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2023 The National Assembly of Kenya introduced the Marriage (Amendment) Bill on June 27, 2023, aiming to amend the Marriage Act of 2014 (Marriage Act, 2014) to facilitate divorce by mutual consent and related purposes. The current Marriage Act, 2014 lacks a legal framework for […]
Kenya: President Signs the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill 2023 Ahead of International Climate Summit The President of Kenya has signed the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill 2023 following its approval by the Senate. This Bill aims to amend the Climate Change Act of 2016 to regulate carbon markets, an area not addressed in the current Act. […]
Immigration Law Firm in Kenya Navigating the complex landscape of immigration law can be challenging, but WKA Advocates is here to simplify the process. As a leading business and immigration law firm in Kenya, we specialize in providing comprehensive and expert advice across all aspects of immigration law. Whether you are seeking visas, temporary residence, […]
Real Estate Law in Kenya: Real Estate, Conveyancing & Construction At WKA Advocates, we specialize in real estate law in Kenya, offering services that include negotiating, preparing, reviewing, and stamping Sale, Lease & Tenancy Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, and JBCC & FIDIC Building Contracts. In Kenya, the process of buying and selling land is fraught […]
Leading Intellectual Property Law Firm in Kenya WKA Advocates is a premier intellectual property law firm in Kenya. Our team of specialized intellectual property and franchising lawyers works closely with clients to develop, protect, promote, and enforce their intellectual property rights. What is Intellectual Property? According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Intellectual Property […]
Conveyancing Law and Practice in Kenya With years of experience in land law and property transactions across Kenya and the broader Eastern Africa region, our firm is well-equipped to handle all aspects of property law. Our expertise covers land and property acquisition, management, and disposal, ensuring our clients receive strategic and practical advice tailored to […]
President Uhuru Kenyatta Signs the Military Veterans Bill into Law On June 15, 2022, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the Military Veterans Bill, 2022 (Military Veterans Act, 2022). This legislation comes at a critical time when the world is grappling with a global mental health crisis. Many retired servicemen have reported suffering from physical […]
To Guarantee or Not? Rights of Loan Guarantors in Kenya So, you finally joined the shiny new Sacco your friend referred you to. After a few months and some significant savings, the same friend asks you to be their guarantor for a loan. Sitting at your desk after lunch at your favorite four-star kiosk “kibandaski,” […]
How Can a Foreigner Own Property in Kenya? Understanding Property Ownership for Foreigners As a foreigner interested in owning property in Kenya, it is essential to understand the legal framework governing land ownership. According to the Constitution of Kenya (2010), the Lands Act (2012), and the Land Registration Act (2012), foreigners can own land in […]
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