Knowledge Base
General legal information for Kenya, written by Team Lex — a starting point, not a substitute for advice from an advocate on your specific situation.
Termination and your rights under the Employment Act
What the Employment Act, 2007 generally requires before an employer can end a contract, and what to do if you think a termination was unfair.
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What makes a contract enforceable in Kenya
The basics of contract formation under Kenyan law, why a written contract protects you even when a verbal one is technically valid, and what to check before signing.
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Buying land in Kenya: what to check before you pay
Land fraud is a real risk in Kenya. Here's the general due-diligence process — title verification, land searches, and spousal consent — before any money changes hands.
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Divorce and matrimonial property in Kenya: the basics
How Kenyan law generally approaches matrimonial property division and what 'contribution' means — including non-monetary contribution like homemaking and childcare.
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Legal basics for the Kenyan diaspora: property and powers of attorney
Buying property, managing affairs, and staying protected from fraud when you're handling legal matters in Kenya from abroad.
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Registering and running a company in Kenya: the basics
What's generally involved in registering a company under the Companies Act, 2015, and the basic ongoing obligations directors take on.
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Your constitutional rights if arrested in Kenya
What the Constitution of Kenya generally guarantees to a person who has been arrested, and why knowing this matters even if you're never actually charged.
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Wills and inheritance in Kenya: the basics
The difference between dying with and without a will under Kenyan succession law, and why intestate estates generally take longer and cost more to settle.
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Before you go to court: resolving disputes in Kenya
Demand letters, mediation, and the Small Claims Court — the general options for resolving a dispute in Kenya before, or instead of, a full court case.
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