Limitation of Actions Act

Limitation Periods for Common Commercial Claims in Kenya

September 9, 2026February 20, 2024 by Bruno Walela Situma

Time quietly defeats claims. A debt six years and one day old may already be unrecoverable, however strong the documents, which is why limitation periods belong in every receivables review. What are the limitation periods for common commercial claims? The Limitation of Actions Act (Cap 22) sets the clock. Actions founded on contract or tort … Read more

How Long Do You Have to File a Case in Kenya? Limitation Periods Explained

September 9, 2026November 7, 2023 by Charles Muriu Mathenge

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A strong claim filed too late is worth nothing. Limitation periods , the statutory windows within which court proceedings must be commenced , are among the first questions an advocate asks. This article explains the main periods, when time starts, and what expiry means. How long do you have to file a case in Kenya? … Read more