Explore the intricacies of marriage law in Kenya. Stay informed on legal aspects, procedures, and updates concerning marriages in Kenya.
A suit for dissolution or annulment of a marriage is commenced by filing a petition. The petition can be drafted by an individual (if they do not have the finances to procure an advocate’s services) or a procured advocate.
Grounds for dissolving a Christian marriage in Kenya include adultery, cruelty, desertion, exceptional depravity, or irretrievable breakdown.
Let’s delve into the procedures for civil, Christian, and Islamic marriages in Kenya after understanding the various types of marriages.
In Kenya, marriage is defined as the union of a man and a woman under the Marriage Act, with no recognition of same-sex marriages.