Harold Ayodo

Children born out of wedlock entitled to father's wealth

By Harold Ayodo   2023-11-14 10:38:39

According to judicial precedents, courts often order that children born of extra-marital affairs have shares in the estate of their late biological father.

What happens to shared property after divorce?

By Harold Ayodo   2023-11-23 14:29:08

Legally, investments in a real estate company by spouses cannot be shared as any matrimonial property when the marriage ends.

Unregistered land is like forbidden fruit

By Harold Ayodo   2023-11-29 03:59:32

Many middle-class Nairobians travel up-country to buy unregistered land from villagers. The majority of land in rural areas is not registered because the ‘owners’ mainly inherited from forefathers.

Why professional undertakings are landmines to lawyers

By Harold Ayodo   2023-12-13 14:35:25

In most cases, lawyers are often victims when professional undertakings are not honoured and are forced to make the payments out of their pockets.

New law will save mortgage defaulters from losing homes

By Harold Ayodo   2023-12-19 22:40:21

The new law requires a bank to sell a property at the highest market value to settle the outstanding balance and the defaulter pockets the proceeds.

Tips for expats who want to live in Nairobi

By Harold Ayodo   2024-01-10 04:06:09

Renting a house within its own compound guarantees space complete with its own swimming pool, freedom to rear pets and have a kitchen garden. On the flipside, you will more likely pay more.

Reprieve as Kenya's forex buffer ups by Sh51b on IMF loan boost

By Harold Ayodo   2024-02-04 19:57:16

Foreign exchange reserves are largely tapped for government payments such as servicing external debts and essential government imports such as medicines.

22 senators lead fresh onslaught on Ruto's housing levy

By Harold Ayodo   2024-04-10 19:55:59

The total number of cases challenging Ruto's pet project is now seven.

Red flags alert! What to watch out for when buying land

By Harold Ayodo   2024-05-15 12:35:48

What red flags should I look out for before buying?

High interest rates main reason for seizure of houses

By Harold Ayodo   2024-05-21 10:43:52

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) last year slapped borrowers with three rises in the Central Bank Rate (CBR).

Why one would rather build a house than buy a complete one

By Harold Ayodo   2024-06-09 10:30:27

It is possible to construct a house using your monthly salary or income from other sources as

Why businesses are increasingly opting for virtual offices

By Harold Ayodo   2024-06-25 10:33:28

Could there be organisations that would prefer different office designs to contain future pandemics?

Know your rights: How tenants can legally address snoopy landlords

By Harold Ayodo   2024-07-02 08:39:01

There is also a section of tenants who accuse house owners of invasion of privacy.

How to use your salary to build your dream home

By Harold Ayodo   2024-07-23 09:22:18

It is possible to construct a house brick by brick using your monthly salary or income from other sources.