Buying Land in Kitengela? Do Not Pay Before Verifying the Title Buying land in Kitengela can be a good investment, whether you intend to build a home, purchase an agricultural parcel, develop commercial property or hold land for future use. However, a title deed alone should not be treated as proof that a proposed land...Read More

How to Register a SACCO in Kenya Starting a Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCO) in Kenya involves more than choosing a name and registering a co-operative. A SACCO is first registered as a co-operative society under the Co-operative Societies Act. Depending on the activities the SACCO intends to undertake, it may then require authorization...Read More

A child’s identity is more than a name on a birth certificate. The Child Identity and Family Integrity Bill, 2026 is a proposed piece of legislation in Kenya sponsored by MP Dr. James Nyikal and Renson Yeri that seeks to introduce mandatory DNA verification of parentage at birth. It can include the child’s name, nationality,...Read More

Your business name. Your logo. Your product design. Your software. Your original content. Your invention. These may begin as ideas, but once they have commercial value, they become assets that deserve protection. A common mistake among Kenyan businesses and entrepreneurs is to invest heavily in developing a brand, product or invention without considering who legally...Read More

If you are buying land in Embu, do not pay a deposit simply because the seller has shown you a title deed. An official land search is one of the most important checks a buyer can make before purchasing property. It helps establish the registered proprietor and reveals registered interests such as charges, cautions and...Read More

Buying Land in Embu? Do Not Pay Before Completing Legal Due Diligence Buying land in Embu can be an excellent investment, whether you are purchasing a residential plot in or around Embu town, agricultural land in areas such as Runyenjes, Manyatta or Mbeere, or land for commercial or development purposes. However, a title deed alone...Read More

Legal information checked: 6 October 2026 What is a lease agreement in Kenya? A lease agreement in Kenya is a legal agreement under which a landlord or lessor gives another person, known as the tenant or lessee, the right to occupy or use land or premises for an agreed period and on agreed terms, usually...Read More

A mother can lose actual custody, care and control of her child in Kenya if a court finds that living with her is not in the child’s best interests. However, a mother does not lose custody simply because the father earns more money, has a bigger house, remarries, or files a custody case. Kenyan courts...Read More

Buying land is one of the biggest financial decisions many people make. In Kisii, a land purchase may involve agricultural land, residential plots, commercial property, subdivisions or family land. A buyer may be introduced to a seemingly genuine seller, shown a title deed and taken to view the property. Everything can appear straightforward. But a...Read More

Lamu land search is only the beginning A land search is one of the first checks a buyer should make before purchasing property in Lamu. It can confirm important information held in the land register, including the registered proprietor and entries such as charges, cautions and restrictions. The State Department for Lands describes the search...Read More