LEGAL INSIGHTS WITH ABIGAEL MOKUA

Looking for clear, detailed, and exam-friendly legal notes ? I’ve put together comprehensive materials designed to make learning and revision effortless . Grab your copy of any unit for just Ksh 1,000 ! 📞 To get your copy, reach out on 0717249794   Now onto today’s topic;  At some point in the legal journey, many students and young lawyers find themselves asking an uncomfortable but important question: Is a career in law really worth it? The profession is often portrayed in extremes: either as prestigious and rewarding or as overcrowded, exhausting, and no longer worth the effort. In reality, pursuing law requires honesty about its demands: long years of study, financial pressure, delayed gratification, and intense competition, often magnified by constant comparison with peers in faster-moving industries. In this post, we'll get into whether the sacrifices are justified and explores the many opportunities in law that exist beyond traditional litigation. 1. ARE THE SACRIFICES ...

Looking for clear, detailed, and exam-friendly legal notes ? I’ve put together comprehensive materials designed to make learning and revision effortless . Grab your copy of any unit for just Ksh 1,000 ! 📞 To get your copy, reach out on 0717249794   Now onto today’s topic;  Starting a business in Kenya is an exciting venture, but before you can legally operate, you must register your company with the relevant authorities. Company registration is not just a legal requirement, it also protects your business, gives it a separate legal identity, and enhances credibility with clients, suppliers, and investors. In this post, I’ll take you through a step-by-step process of registering a company in Kenya. STEP 1: CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE BUSINESS STRUCTURE Before starting the registration, it is crucial to determine the type of company that aligns with your business objectives,. Kenya offers multiple categories, including: Private Limited Company (Ltd) : The most common type, offering l...

Looking for clear, detailed, and exam-friendly legal notes ? I’ve put together comprehensive materials designed to make learning and revision effortless . Grab your copy of any unit for just Ksh 1,000 ! 📞 To get your copy, reach out on 0717249794 Now onto today’s topic; In a previous blog,  THE SUPREME COURT'S RULING ON FRAUDULENT TITLES IN KENYA ,  I unpacked the case of Harcharan Singh Sehmi & Another v Tarabana Company Limited & 5 Others ; a case that revealed how fragile ownership can be when a land transaction lacks proper foundations. That case was a reminder to anyone dealing in land that a title deed is not a guarantee of safety when the underlying process is flawed.   In this blog post, we'll focus on what should happen before any land purchase is completed. In other words: the due diligence process. Due diligence when buying land in Kenya is the essential process of investigating and verifying everything about the property and the seller to prote...

Looking for clear, detailed, and exam-friendly legal notes ? I’ve put together comprehensive materials designed to make learning and revision effortless . Grab your copy of any unit for just Ksh 1,000 ! 📞 To get your copy, reach out on 0717249794 Now onto today’s topic; Dowry remains one of the most contested intersections between culture and modern family law in Kenya . When marriages break down, questions often arise about whether bride-price should be returned, who bears that responsibility, and how these customs align with today’s legal standards on equality and fairness . Recent court decisions continue to shape how dowry claims, divorce, and financial obligations between spouses are understood, and CKN v DMO   ( Civil Appeal No. 21B of 2022) [2023] KEHC 26379   is one of the cases that brings these issues sharply into focus.  FACTS OF THE CASE  The case was an appeal arising from a trial court’s divorce judgment. The parties had contracted both a Christian m...

Looking for clear, detailed, and exam-friendly legal notes ? I’ve put together comprehensive materials designed to make learning and revision effortless . Grab your copy of any unit for just Ksh 1,000 ! 📞 To get your copy, reach out on 0717249794 Now onto today’s topic; Filing a civil suit in Kenya can seem complicated, but the process becomes much easier once you understand the key steps. Whether you’re enforcing a contract, seeking compensation, or protecting your rights, knowing how the Civil Procedure Act and Rules work is essential. This guide breaks down the process into simple, clear steps so you know exactly what to do before taking your case to court. STEP 1: PRE-FILING   Before you even step foot in the court registry, you need to prepare: 1. Get Advice : If your case is complicated, you need a legal expert (an Advocate) to look at your evidence and tell you how strong your claim is and if you are likely to win. It’s strongly advised not to do it alone, especially in c...

Looking for clear, detailed, and exam-friendly legal notes ? I’ve put together comprehensive materials designed to make learning and revision effortless . Grab your copy of any unit for just Ksh 1,000 ! 📞 To get your copy, reach out on 0717249794 Now onto today’s topic; The comprehensive story of Brian Mwenda revolves around his alleged role as an imposter advocate and the resulting legal and cultural developments. THE ALLEGATIONS AND FINDINGS   Mwenda is accused of impersonating a licensed advocate (lawyer) and facing multiple criminal charges, including forgery and identity theft, related to posing as an advocate since around October 18, 2023. Official investigations confirmed that Mwenda never studied law at a university or attended the Kenya School of Law (KSL). The KSL registrar, testified that a thorough search of both physical and electronic records found no evidence of Mwenda’s attendance at the school.  Furthermore, a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) of...

Looking for clear, detailed, and exam-friendly legal notes ? I’ve put together comprehensive materials designed to make learning and revision effortless . Grab your copy of any unit for just Ksh 1,000 ! 📞 To get your copy, reach out on 0717249794 Now onto today’s topic; The Affordable Housing Act, 2024 marks a major step in Kenya’s efforts to make housing more accessible and affordable to its citizens. Enacted to provide a clear legal framework for implementing the government’s affordable housing agenda, the Act establishes structures for funding, development, and allocation of affordable housing units.  The Affordable Housing Act, 2024 was assented to on March 19, 2024. The Act's overall purpose is to give effect to Article 43(1)(b) of the Constitution regarding the right to accessible and adequate housing and reasonable standards of sanitation.   KEY PROVISIONS OF THE ACT  1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND This is a large, established fund (the Fund) run by the Affordable ...