The Supreme Court of Kenya issued a landmark ruling in January 2023 that clarified the division of matrimonial property upon divorce. The court’s primary determination was that a 50:50 split of assets is not automatic upon the dissolution of a marriage. Key Principles of the Ruling Context of the Case The ruling was delivered in…
The landscape of justice in Kenya is undergoing a profound shift, moving away from a purely adversarial courtroom model toward a “multi-door” approach. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has evolved from a secondary option into a central pillar of the legal system, designed to reduce case backlogs and restore social harmony. The Legal Foundation The push…
The Land Act in Kenya is the primary statute governing the management, administration, and regulation of all land in the country. Enacted in 2012 to align with the 2010 Constitution, it consolidated several colonial-era laws into a single, modern framework intended to promote efficient and transparent land administration. 1. Classification of Land Under the Constitution…