By Okenyo Omwansa Advocates TL;DR Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one party to another. It involves due diligence, drafting and reviewing sale agreements, obtaining consents, and registering the transfer with the Lands Registry. Real estate transactions in Kenya require legal expertise to avoid fraud, disputes, and costly mistakes. Property-related...Read More

By Okenyo Omwansa Advocates TL;DR A patent is a legal exclusive right that protects inventions—products or processes that offer new solutions to problems. Patents encourage innovation by granting inventors exclusive rights to profit from their creations for a limited period. They are critical for economic growth, as they incentivize research, attract investment, and fuel continuous...Read More

TLDR:Debt recovery in Kenya is guided by laws like the Civil Procedure Act and Insolvency Act 2015. Okenyo Omwansa & Co. Advocates helps businesses and individuals recover unpaid debts through negotiation, court action, or insolvency—offering professional, ethical, and effective solutions. Introduction Unpaid debts can cripple businesses, disrupt cash flow, and cause personal stress. Whether you are a...Read More

Introduction to Corporate & Commercial Law Definition and Scope of Corporate & Commercial Law At Okenyo Omwansa & Company Advocates, we understand that Corporate & Commercial Law encompasses the legal rules, principles, and frameworks that govern the formation, operation, and regulation of business entities, as well as the commercial transactions they engage in. While often...Read More

Okenyo Omwansa & Company Advocates helps clients in Kenya navigate insurance law—from regulatory compliance and policy drafting to claims resolution and litigation—delivering reliable, result-driven legal protection across all major insurance sectors. Insurance law firms in Kenya help clients with policy drafting, IRA compliance, claims disputes, and litigation. Okenyo Omwansa & Company Advocates offers legal solutions...Read More

Kenya Finance Act 2025 Kenya’s Finance Act 2025: A Kenya’s 2025 Finance Act Overview: Strengthening TaxKey Focus Areas:Key Features of the Finance Act 2025Implications for TaxpayersGovernment Revenue Increase ObjectivesTax Compliance Under Kenya’s New Finance Act 2025: Key Requirements and PenaltiesTax Compliance in Kenya: What You Must KnowUnderstanding Your Tax ObligationsReporting and Submission DeadlinesPenalties for Non-Compliance...Read More

A patent can be owned by a natural and/or corporate person. It can also be owned by one individual or jointly by more than one individual. There are three main requirements for an application for the issue of a patent: a) novelty,b) inventive stepc) industrial application. The process for obtaining a patent begins with the...Read More

There are two types of Saccos and their registration methods differ. The two types are: i) Non- Deposit Taking Saccos: These Saccos are governed by the Cooperative Societies Act. They collect savings from their members, which are exclusively used as collateral for loans provided to those members. These savings cannot be withdrawn; they are refunded...Read More

A pension is as a regular payment made by the government or a financial institution to individuals who are no longer in the workforce, typically due to age or health reasons. This allowance is granted as a recognition of the individual’s valuable contributions to the country or as compensation for any losses incurred during public...Read More

Introduction Unlawful termination of employment, a form of unfair labor practice that is prohibited under Kenyan labor laws. It occurs when an employer terminates the contract of an employee unfairly and fails to provide reasons for the termination, while also failing to provide adequate notice before the termination. Employees who experience such conduct have the...Read More