When a theft, a fraud or an assault is committed against you, the criminal process begins with a report , yet what happens between that report and a prosecution is often unclear to the very people the system is acting for. Understanding the sequence helps a complainant follow the case, support it properly, and know … Read more
People who were arrested and later released without charge , or who were acquitted , are often surprised to find that the record of the arrest can surface in background checks years later. Kenya does not currently have a broad statutory expungement system, so it helps to know what the records are and what can … Read more
Most people meet the criminal courts as witnesses rather than as accused persons or advocates. A witness’s evidence can matter enormously to a case, yet few witnesses are told what the day will look like. The sequence is straightforward once it is explained, and preparation makes the experience steadier for everyone , including the witness. … Read more
Traffic matters are the criminal cases most Kenyans encounter at some point, and most are resolved smoothly when the person concerned knows what to expect from the process. What counts as a traffic offence in Kenya? The Traffic Act and related road rules cover a wide range of conduct, including speeding, driving under the influence … Read more
Much of life now happens on phones, servers, and payment platforms, so it is unsurprising that many criminal allegations now involve computers , from disputed logins to messages posted online. The law in this area is comparatively young, and its technical nature raises questions that ordinary criminal practice does not. What does the Computer Misuse … Read more
A conviction and sentence are not necessarily the last word. Kenyan law allows a person aggrieved by the outcome of a criminal case to challenge it on appeal , a structured review by a higher court of what happened below. The right exists independently of how strong the case feels; what matters is the record, … Read more
A social media post, a newspaper column, or a heated public meeting can end in a courtroom. Defamation in Kenya has both criminal and civil dimensions, though the two have developed very differently in recent years. What counts as defamation? Defamation concerns statements communicated to third parties that lower a person’s reputation in the estimation … Read more
Corruption investigations rarely arrive without warning , by the time an individual or organisation is contacted, years of transactions may have been reviewed. If you are drawn into such an investigation, the process has defined stages and institutions, and calm, early advice matters. Which institutions handle corruption cases in Kenya? Investigation of corruption and economic … Read more
Where fraud, corruption or drug offences are alleged, a second layer often follows: allegations about what happened to the money. The Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act , POCAMLA , creates the laundering offences, the reporting regime and the mechanisms through which property can be frozen while an investigation runs its course. What does … Read more
Fraud and forgery allegations often begin as a business disagreement , a contract gone wrong, a signature disputed, money unaccounted for. They are nonetheless criminal allegations that follow a structured process, and both the substance and the paperwork matter enormously. What do fraud and forgery mean in Kenyan law? The Penal Code (Cap 63) criminalises … Read more
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