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
Two families set up trusts in the same month. One names each child’s exact share; the other leaves the trustees discretion to decide who receives what, and when. Both are valid Kenyan trusts , the difference is who controls the outcomes, and that choice deserves thought. What is a fixed trust? In a fixed trust, … Read more
A SaaS subscription looks light: click, pay, log in. Underneath sits a contract that decides who owns the data, who fixes failures and what happens on termination. Reading it before renewal is worth the hour. Which law governs software and SaaS agreements in Kenya? Software licensing and SaaS arrangements are contracts, so the Law of … Read more
You earn in dollars or pounds, but the house you want is in Nairobi or Nakuru. Diaspora mortgages exist for exactly this situation , and the paperwork rewards preparation. How do diaspora mortgages work in Kenya? Kenyan banks and mortgage finance companies lend to non-resident Kenyans against property in Kenya, with terms set by each … Read more
Most organisations keep personal data far longer than any purpose justifies , because deleting feels risky and keeping feels safe. The Data Protection Act 2019 takes the opposite view: personal data should be retained no longer than necessary for the purpose collected, and then deleted or anonymised. A retention schedule turns that principle into something … Read more
If you will be abroad, unwell, or simply unavailable, a power of attorney allows someone you trust to act for you. Used well, it keeps transactions moving; used carelessly, it can hand away more control than intended. The document and its registration deserve care. What types of power of attorney exist in Kenya? The Power … Read more
Parents of a child or adult with a disability carry a question other families do not: who will care for them when we are gone? An outright gift rarely answers it , property left outright to a person who cannot manage it is easily lost, and leaving it to a sibling “to look after” rests … 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
Parents saving for school fees, or leaving property to young children, face the same question: who holds and manages the property until the child is grown? A trust answers that question in a way that is enforceable and transparent. Why can’t a child simply own property directly? Minors cannot enter into contracts in their own … Read more
Banks, courts, registries, and embassies routinely ask for “sworn” or “notarised” documents, often at short notice. The two terms mean different things, and using the right one for the right occasion avoids a wasted trip. What is an affidavit? An affidavit is a written statement of facts sworn or affirmed before a person authorised to … Read more
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