Property

Wills and Inheritance: What every Kenyan needs to know

What every Kenyan needs to know about wills and inheritance.

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

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

Polygamy and property: What Kenyan women should know

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

How property is shared when couples divorce in Kenya

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding the 10pc standard deposit when buying land in Kenya

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.

Of fake spouses hired in property transactions

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

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

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

Foreclosure in Kenya: What every homeowner needs to know

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.

The dangers of buying illegally acquired property

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

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

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

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

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

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

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