Registration of Family Trusts in Kenya
The benefits of registering family trusts under the new regime of the Trustees (Perpetual Succession) Amendment, Act 2021 cannot be overstated. Tax breaks offered to this entity is a clear…
MK’s Hot from the Bench, February 2021 Edition
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Digital Service Tax
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The Land Title Conversion Process
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Data Protection Law in Kenya
Introduction The Data Protection Act, 2019 In keeping up with modern-day developments that require the involvement of codified regulations, Kenya adopted the Data Protection Act on 8th November 2019 via…
Custody and Maintenance of Children: Securing a Child’s Needs
Introduction In Kenya, a child is anyone under the age of 18 years. The mother and father of a child have a joint parental responsibility to care and provide for…
The New Company Beneficial Ownership Law
Introduction Section 93 of the Companies Act (the ‘Act’) provides that Companies ought to keep a members’ register which includes information relating to beneficial owners of the company. The Companies…
The Business Laws (Amendment) Act
Introduction Business transactions in Kenya are governed by a myriad of laws including the Companies Act, the Law of Contract Act, among other laws. The Business Laws (Amendment) Act (the…
Wills and Succession Planning
Introduction Many times, individuals pass away without leaving guidelines for the handling of their property. This often results in disputes where relatives and unfamiliar offspring and spouses fight for the…
Key Changes in Compulsory Acquisition
COMPULSORY ACQUISITION Thisis the legal process by which the State acquires private propertyfor a public purpose or pursuant to public interest. The major guiding principle with regard to compulsory acquisition…
