Property ownership in Kenya is categorized into two forms of tenure: Freehold and Leasehold. The distinction between these two types of ownership is significant.
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Adoption is the legal process by which a court vests parental rights and responsibilities over a child in prospective adoptive parents, a person, or a couple, permanently transferring all rights and responsibilities from the biological parents to the adoptive parents.
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On January 24, 2025, the Environment and Land Court in Isiolo delivered a groundbreaking judgment in Osman & 164 Others v Northern Rangelands Trust & 8 Others ([2025] KEELC 99 (KLR)), setting a significant precedent for community land rights, public participation, and wildlife conservation in Kenya.
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In 2020, Kenya mandated ICT companies to allocate 30% of shares to local citizens or companies, aiming to boost local participation in the thriving sector.
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Purchasing property in Kenya, whether commercial or non-commercial (residential), involves several taxes and legal costs that buyers must be aware of to ensure a smooth transaction and compliance with Kenyan law.
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A citizen of a foreign country who wishes to travel to the United States must first obtain a visa, either a non-immigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence.
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Increasingly, foreign nationals live, work, invest, and marry in Kenya. Naturally, questions arise when such marriages break down: Can foreigners file for divorce in Kenya? What laws apply? What happens to children, property, and immigration status?
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