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Common questions on Kenyan work permits, immigration status and visas, answered for employers and individuals.

Off-plan property in Kenya — advantages, risks, developer due diligence, payment structures and what your lawyer should check before you commit.

In This Guide At a glance Frequently asked questions OLM KNOWLEDGE — LEGAL GUIDE Buying Property in Kenya: FAQ Common questions on buying property and land in Kenya, answered for purchasers and investors. Read Guide ↓ At a glance Property is governed by the Land Act 2012 and the Land Registration Act 2012; under the

Registering a company is the first legal decision most Kenyan businesses make. Get it right, and you save months of correction later. This guide covers company…

Common questions on resolving commercial disputes in Kenya — litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.

The two routes to enforcing a foreign judgment in Kenya, the available defences, and how foreign arbitral awards differ.

The classes of Kenyan work permit explained — Class D, Class G, Special Passes and the EAC Class R — with renewals and compliance.

In This Guide At a glance The legal framework Step 1: The official search — and its limits Step 2: Due diligence beyond the title Step 3: The sale agreement Step 4: Consents and clearances Step 5: Stamp duty, completion and registration Tax and the wider picture What you should do now Frequently asked questions

From registrability to enforcement — the full process, timelines, fees and pitfalls of registering a trade mark in Kenya.

A redundancy in Kenya is lawful only where the employer can show both a genuine business reason and a fair process under section 40 of the Employment Act 2007. In practice that means proving the loss of the role, notifying the employee and the labour officer, consulting meaningfully, selecting on objective criteria, and paying severance and final dues correctly. The Employment and Labour Relations Court tests each limb, and a failure on any one can render the dismissal unfair.