Learn what prenuptial agreement lawyers do, when each partner needs counsel, what makes a prenup enforceable, and how to prepare for the process.Read More

Legal practice: Corporate & Commercial Law | Technology Law | Data Protection | Commercial TransactionsLocation: Nairobi, KenyaLast reviewed: 15 September 2026 Legal information notice: This article provides general information about electronic contracts and cross-border commercial transactions. The applicable law can depend on the countries involved, the nature of the transaction, the parties, the electronic-signature method,...Read More

Electronic Contracting and Cybersecurity in Kenya Electronic contracting has changed how Kenyan companies negotiate, execute and manage commercial agreements. A contract can now move from negotiation to signature without the parties meeting physically. A company may receive a contract by email, review it online, sign it through an electronic-signature platform and store the final version...Read More

Electronic Contracts in Kenya: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know Contracts are no longer limited to paper documents signed across a boardroom table. Businesses now negotiate agreements by email, issue contracts through online platforms, accept terms through websites, sign documents electronically and complete transactions without the parties ever meeting physically. This raises an important...Read More

Marriage is a major personal commitment. It is also a legal relationship that can affect property, financial interests, inheritance, businesses and other rights. For couples preparing to marry, a prenuptial agreement, commonly called a prenup, can provide a clear framework for their property rights before the marriage begins. In Kenya, prenuptial agreements are expressly recognised...Read More

Starting a business in Kenya involves more than choosing a name and obtaining a certificate of registration. The legal structure you choose can affect ownership, liability, taxation, decision-making, fundraising, contracts, succession and the way the business interacts with customers, investors and regulators. For many entrepreneurs, the most important question is therefore not simply: “How do...Read More

Reviewed and updated: 8 September 2026 Author: Okenyo Omwansa & Co. AdvocatesLegal practice: Notarial Services, Corporate & Commercial Law, Real Estate and Cross-Border Legal SupportLocation: Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya Legal information notice: This article provides general information about notarization in Kenya. The correct procedure depends on the document, the transaction and the authority receiving it. Where...Read More

For many Kenyans living abroad, divorce is not simply a question of ending a marriage. It can become a cross-border legal problem involving two countries, two legal systems, children living in different jurisdictions, property in Kenya, assets acquired overseas, immigration status, service of court documents, and the recognition of a foreign divorce decree in Kenya....Read More

Corporate law in Kenya is changing from a primarily compliance-driven function into a strategic business discipline. Companies operating in Kenya increasingly need legal advice not only when disputes arise, but also when they are raising capital, restructuring, acquiring businesses, entering commercial agreements, expanding across borders, managing ownership structures or responding to regulatory change. For directors,...Read More

Businesses operate within a legal environment that affects almost every important commercial decision. From establishing a company and structuring ownership to negotiating contracts, managing regulatory obligations, resolving disputes and completing commercial transactions, legal considerations can influence both day-to-day operations and long-term business strategy. Okenyo Omwansa & Co. Advocates is a Nairobi-based law firm providing corporate...Read More