A WILL OF A DECEASED PERSON: THE COURT PROCESS

What is the meaning of a Will? A last Will and Testament or simply a Will is a legal document that lets a person (theTestator) decide what should happen to their estate after they die….

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How Do I Qualify For Kenyan Citizenship

Article 12 of the Constitution of Kenya describes every citizen as person entitled to: The Rights of a Kenyan Citizen Duties of a Kenyan Citizen What are the current laws in Kenya that cover Citizenship?…

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Grounds For Divorce in Kenya

Many decades ago, divorce in Kenya was considered as a foreign concept. In recenttimes, reports have showed that over the past decade, divorce and separation rateshave grown.The Daily Nation Newspaper in January 2023 reported that…

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How to seek compensation for road accident injuries in Kenya

Unfortunately, there are instances, where there is little you can do to avoid gettingcaught up in an accident and subsequently getting injured or even death as a result ofthe injuries. This could happen in any…

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PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENTS IN KENYA

According to the Constitution of Kenya, under Article 53(e), every child has a right to parental care and protection, which includes equal responsibility of the mother and father to provide for the child, whether they…

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Clinic disclosed my HIV status to my boss. Is this legal?

  With Gillian Ombogo, In 2010, I was employed in a certain organization. In May 2019, I suddenly fell ill at work and was rushed to a nearby clinic by my immediate supervisor. A blood…

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Can I formally adopt my wife’s son from a previous relationship?

​ With Gillian Ombogo, My wife and I have been married for five years. Her ex-husband, a Kenyan, who has since died, lived with their child (my step-son) in Rwanda. Every school holiday, the 16-…

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Rights for Sexual Violence Survivors

  With Gillian Ombogo,   Three months ago, my 21-year old niece was raped on her way home and she got pregnant. She was traumatized and suffered from bouts of depression. Her college mate, a…

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Matrimonial Property Act protects your rights as a wife based on your contribution during the union

  With Gillian Ombogo,   I lost my husband in 2007 after 16 years of marriage. We got two beautiful daughters and my husband had an older child- a son- from a previous relationship. My…

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