LEGAL CHECKS YOU MUST DO BEFORE BUYING LAND IN KENYA
For many Kenyans, owning land is not just an investment it is a symbol of success and financial stability. Whether the goal is residential, commercial or purely for investment, purchasing land is deeply embedded in the national mindset. Yet, with skyrocketing land prices, especially in urban areas and a growing number of disputed or fraudulent […]
DIGITAL LOAN RECOVERY VS. BORROWER RIGHTS: WHERE IS THE LEGAL LINE?
The Growth of Digital Lending in Kenya In the past decade, the advent of digital lending platforms has spawned an uptake in digital mobile loans. Mobile applications now allow individuals to borrow money within minutes without needing to visit a bank. As of September 2025, it is estimated that the Central Bank of Kenya has […]
PERSONAL AND CORPORATE GUARANTEES
(Part 3 On the series on lending) What is a guarantee? A guarantee is a contractual obligation by a guarantor to ensure that a third party (a borrower) will fulfil their payment obligation and an undertaking to pay any amounts owed by the borrower should they fail to pay. It acts as a secondary obligation […]
A GLIMPSE INTO KENYA’S DATA PROTECTION LAWS ON UNSOLICITED MARKETING
Introduction Have you ever received an avalanche of unwanted promotional messages from a bank, a microfinance institution, a supermarket or any other company? Do you often wonder where they got your contacts or why you are receiving them even if you never opted in? If you have, you are not alone. For many Kenyans, unsolicited […]
SECURED LOANS IN KENYA: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR BORROWERS AND LENDERS
Introduction and Overview of Secured Lending Secured transactions in Kenya involve the use of collateral to secure a loan or other financial obligations. The collateral provides the lender with a form of security or guarantee that if the borrower defaults on the loan, the lender has the right to take possession of the collateral and […]
MARRIAGE & DIVORCE IN KENYA: WHAT THE LAW SAYS TODAY
Marriage in Kenya is governed by the Marriage Act, 2014, which sought to harmonise the different systems of marriage previously regulated under separate statutes. While the Act brought much-needed clarity and uniformity, some of its provisions historically raised constitutional concerns, particularly in relation to civil marriages and divorce. This article outlines the types of marriages […]