Does a Contract Have to Be in Writing in Kenya?

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Deal done on a handshake , is it binding in Kenya? The question arises whenever a verbal agreement sours or the terms are disputed. The law’s answer is nuanced: most oral contracts are valid, but some transactions must be in writing, and practical enforceability argues for writing in almost every commercial setting. Must contracts be … Read more

Are Oral Land Sale Agreements Binding in Kenya?

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Money has changed hands, the boundaries were shown on the ground, and everyone shook hands on the deal. Years later the seller denies the sale, or offers the same land to someone else. Oral land sale agreements remain common in parts of Kenya, and buyers and sellers regularly ask whether a deal concluded without a … Read more

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