Can my ex-boss stop me from joining a competitor? Non-compete Clauses Kenya
Have you ever felt trapped in a toxic, dead-end job, terrified to leave because of a restrictive document you signed when you were desperate? Many employees in Kenya sign…
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My parents died without a will. How do we split land? Letters of Administration Kenya
Losing parents is a painful experience, but the grief often worsens when family feuds erupt over ancestral land and the family home. In Kenya, many families lose sleep over…
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Buying Land in Kenya From Diaspora: 5 Red Flags of a Property Scam
Every month, millions of shillings leave foreign bank accounts destined for real estate back home. But if you are buying land in Kenya from diaspora, that excitement is often…
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Intellectual Property ownership Kenya: 5 Legal Rules for App Founders
Imagine paying KES 1.5 million to a software developer in Westlands to build your new e-commerce app. The launch goes well, users are signing up, and you are ready to pitch to…
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Writing a Will for Small Estate: 5 Legal Truths for Everyday Kenyans
“Wills are for the rich.” This is a common belief in Kenya. Many hard-working citizens believe that unless you own a multi-million-shilling mansion in Runda or a massive ranch in…
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“Frozen Bank Account After Death Kenya: 5 Steps to Pay Funeral Costs and Survive the Financial Shock”
The sudden loss of a spouse is emotionally shattering. However, for many Kenyan families, this tragedy is immediately followed by a cold, hard shock at the supermarket counter or…
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Presumption of Marriage Kenya: 5 Legal Risks of the Come-We-Stay Myth
Presumption of Marriage Kenya: 5 Legal Risks of the Come-We-Stay Myth Many Kenyans believe that living together for six months or several years automatically makes them “husband…
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Law of Succession Act Kenya: 5 Ways to Recover Digital Assets
Law of Succession Act Kenya: 5 Ways to Recover Digital Assets Imagine a family member passes away leaving behind a successful YouTube channel, a valuable Bitcoin wallet, or a…
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Family Business Trust Kenya: 5 Reasons Articles of Association Fail Your Succession Plan
Many Kenyan SME owners believe that having a solid set of Articles of Association means their business is safe for the next generation. They assume that because the “Company”…
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