Explore the intricacies of marriage law in Kenya. Stay informed on legal aspects, procedures, and updates concerning marriages in Kenya.
Reading Time: 4 minutesA 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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesGrounds for dissolving a Christian marriage in Kenya include adultery, cruelty, desertion, exceptional depravity, or irretrievable breakdown.
Reading Time: 5 minutesLet’s delve into the procedures for civil, Christian, and Islamic marriages in Kenya after understanding the various types of marriages.
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn Kenya, marriage is defined as the union of a man and a woman under the Marriage Act, with no recognition of same-sex marriages.