Harold Ayodo

Heirs or affairs: How Kenya's rich keep gold diggers at bay

By Harold Ayodo   2024-08-12 09:41:09

Legally, it only takes a wealthy man to impregnate a woman to guarantee her child status as his heir.

Marriage over? Here's how your assets will be split under Kenyan law

By Harold Ayodo   2024-08-20 09:25:00

The Matrimonial Property Act, 2013 is the current law that provides on how spouses should share property upon divorce.

Polygamy and property: How to protect your assets as a first wife

By Harold Ayodo   2024-08-27 09:46:04

The law also provides for property rights in polygamous marriages which, for ages, ended in unending legal disputes.

The dangers of buying illegally acquired property

By Harold Ayodo   2024-09-17 10:15:49

It is not advisable to proceed and buy a property that sits on illegally or irregularly acquired land as advised by your lawyer.

Foreclosure in Kenya: What every homeowner needs to know

By Harold Ayodo   2024-09-24 10:25:41

For starters, foreclosure is a legal action whereby a bank or mortgage firm bars a client from settling the loan and takes over the property.

Lost your title deed? Here's how to get a duplicate

By Harold Ayodo   2024-10-09 11:41:00

The law provides that a registered title deed holder can apply to the registrar for a duplicate title deed or certificate of lease.

Of fake spouses hired in property transactions

By Harold Ayodo   2024-10-15 10:18:00

The Land Registration Act (LRA) is explicit on consent of a spouse before any transaction on matrimonial property.

Understanding the 10pc standard deposit when buying land in Kenya

By Harold Ayodo   2024-10-22 08:22:00

According to condition three of the Law Society of Kenya’s conditions of sale, a purchaser should pay deposit of 10 per cent of the purchase price.

Plot vs. Car: Key factors to consider for your first big purchase

By Harold Ayodo   2024-11-13 10:33:00

Several factors may need to be considered before settling on either buying a car or land.

Sidechick confidentiality: How lawyers protect your private affairs in property transactions

By Harold Ayodo   2024-11-26 11:47:00

I would wish that the transaction remains private for the interest of peace and benefit of my two families.

How property is shared when couples divorce in Kenya

By Harold Ayodo   2024-12-30 11:19:00

The Matrimonial Property Act, 2013 is the law that provides on how spouses should share property upon divorce.

Polygamy and property: What Kenyan women should know

By Harold Ayodo   2024-12-31 12:14:00

What happens if my husband marries a second wife yet we own property jointly?

Fraudulent land deals in Kenya: What you risk by breaking the law

By Harold Ayodo   2025-01-22 08:25:41

Cases have been reported where parties to property transactions knowingly make false statements, either orally or in writing.