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Have you ever signed a contract without reading the fine print? Maybe it was for a gym membership, a phone purchase, or even a construction project. Somewhere in that long document, there was probably a clause saying something like: "We are not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury." Most of us see it, sigh, and sign anyway. But here is the good news. That kind of clause may soon not protect businesses the way it used to. Welcome to the Law of Contract (Amendment) Bill

When marriages break down, one of the biggest questions couples ask is simple: Who gets the property? Many people assume that courts automatically divide property 50/50 after divorce. But Kenyan courts have clarified many times that this is not always the case. The truth is that courts look at who contributed what during the marriage before deciding how property should be shared. Understanding this can save many people from shock, disappointment, or costly legal battles. Th

Recently, flash floods have swept through various parts of Kenya, leaving cars submerged, roads blocked, and livelihoods disrupted. If you’ve ever looked at your damaged car and thought, “Who’s responsible for this?”, the answer may lie in something called force majeure . What is Force Majeure? In contracts and law, force majeure refers to events that are unforeseeable, unavoidable, and beyond the control of the parties involved. Think natural disasters like, floods, eart

For many Kenyans, buying land is not just a transaction, it is a lifetime decision. It may involve savings, loans, family contributions, or retirement funds and for years, buyers relied on one central assumption: If the title deed is clean and registered, the land is safe. Recent decisions from the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal have fundamentally shifted that assumption. Today, courts are asking a deeper question: Was the land lawfully allocated in the first place? If the

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Introduction: One Word Can Cost You Millions! Imagine this—you’re casually chatting with friends or posting on social media when you say...

When a marriage ends, who gets what? This is a question that many couples face, and in Kenya, the Supreme Court has played a major role...

Policymaking might seem unpredictable—sometimes, issues linger for years with no action, while other times, change happens almost...

Stakeholder Engagement Reflections on Policy & Legislative Drafting: A Consultant’s Perspective Legislative drafting isn’t just about...

Legislative drafting is often viewed as a technical process—a step necessary to translate policy into law. However, beyond the structured...