WKA ADVOCATES GUIDE ON UNDERSTANDING LAND SIZES AND MEASUREMENTS IN KENYA Understanding Plot Sizes: The 1/8th Acre Explained Hey there, land lover! Do you really know the size of your favorite 1/8th plot, or do you just like the sound of saying “1/8th”? We get it—sometimes, size can be a confusing thing. But fear not, […]
Impact of Tripling Capital Gains Tax on Property Sales in Kenya Effective January 1, 2023 The Finance Act of 2022 amended the Income Tax Act, increasing the rate of capital gains tax (CGT) from 5% to 15%, effective January 1, 2023. This change impacts property transfers in Kenya, applying to properties acquired on or before […]
Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Property in Kenya Money Matters Don’t send money directly to the seller or their advocate unless advised by your qualified advocate. Don’t pay the whole amount at once. Deposits should be at least 10%. Don’t pay in hard cash! Always ensure there’s a money trail. Not Having Your Own […]
Fees, Costs, and Taxes Payable When Buying Land or Houses in Kenya (Conveyancing) Buyer’s (Purchaser) Costs Purchase Price Unless advised otherwise by your qualified advocate, let a qualified advocate hold all funds as a stakeholder, not an agent, or jointly by both parties, or by a third party in an escrow account. The purchase price […]
WKA Advocates’ Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls When Buying Land or a House in Kenya Don’ts Don’t send money directly to the seller (vendor) or their agent unless advised by your advocate. Avoid paying in hard cash to ensure there is a money trail. Don’t buy or sell/lease land or apartments without involving a qualified advocate. […]
Communicating Effectively with Clients: Simplifying Legal Opinions Our clients, most of whom are not lawyers, often perceive that lawyers use complex language. This perception is why law schools now emphasize the use of plain English, an area where many lawyers struggle. Having worked both in a law firm and as in-house counsel, I have had […]
Do You Know Your Role in a Construction Project? “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” – Winston Churchill Introduction Kenya has witnessed numerous instances of collapsing and sinking buildings over the last decade, resulting in the loss of lives and significant economic investments. Additionally, many buildings continue to be condemned by the National […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Annual Leave in Kenya: Entitlement, Accrual, Carrying Over, and Forfeiture By Admin | May 27, 2022 This article aims to clarify Section 28 of the Employment Act of Kenya (“the Employment Act”), which grants employees the statutory right to annual leave. In my previous role as in-house counsel, I found that […]
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