Q & A Guide: The Kenya Citizens and Foreign Nationals Management Service (KCFNMS)
The “Foreign Nationals Management Services” is part of the broader Kenya Citizens and Foreign Nationals Management Service…
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Retiring in Kenya: A Guide to Obtaining a Class K (Ordinary Residents) Permit for Foreigners
Introduction With its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and welcoming climate, Kenya is becoming an increasingly popular destination for foreigners looking to retire. A Class K, or an Ordinary Resident permit, is the primary immigration document allowing retirees to settle in Kenya without engaging in employment or business. Below is a detailed guide on who qualifies,…
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Resolving Disputes in Jointly Owned Property in Kenya: Legal Remedies under the Land Registration Act, 2012
Joint ownership of property is common in Kenya, often arising from co-investments, inheritance, or marital arrangements. However, disputes may arise when joint owners cannot agree on how to manage, use, or dispose of the property—whether to sell, lease, or develop it.
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A Legal Perspective of the Differences Between Freehold and Leasehold Property in Kenya
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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A Guide to Trademark Review, Recordal, and Renewal in Kenya
A trademark in Kenya is any distinctive sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of another.
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A Guide to Renewal and Extension of Leasehold Interests in Kenya
In the evolving employment landscape, understanding the differences between employees, independent contractors, and gig workers is essential.
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Termination Under Kenyan Employment Law
An overview of the various forms of termination and dismissal, the procedures, unfair termination and remedies for unfair termination.
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Power of Attorney in Kenya: Types, Registration, Legal Requirements, and Revocation Process
A Power of Attorney (PoA) is a legal instrument through which one person (the donor or principal) authorizes another person (the donee, attorney, or agent) to act on the donor’s behalf in certain legal, financial, property or personal matters.
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The Doctrine of Customary Trusts in Kenya: Legal Definition, Supreme Court Jurisprudence, and Critical Buyer Insights on Ancestral Land
Land in African setting is always subject of many interests and derivative rights; such rights could be vested in individuals or group units. These rights and interests frequently co-exist with each other.
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A Guide for Buying Property in Kenya for Foreign Investors and Kenyans in Diaspora
Introduction Kenya’s macroeconomic performance remains favorably stable, with significant investments in real estate, building and construction, agriculture, renewable energy, and infrastructure supporting sustained growth projections. Foreign nationals are increasingly buying homes in Kenya’s coastal towns, such as Malindi and Kilifi. These buyers are mostly Italian, Swiss, German, British, and French. Foreign nationals working in multinational…
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