Legal Resources & Insights

Curated practical articles, key statutes, and guides on Kenyan commercial law, real estate, and corporate matters.

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Firm Profile

Karanja & Gisore Advocates — Firm Profile

An overview of our practice, people, and the clients we serve across Kenya.

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Preventive Lawyering: Identifying Legal Risk Before It Costs You

Why we focus on prevention, due diligence, and early-stage legal structuring — and what this means for your business.

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Laws of Kenya

Key statutes relevant to commercial law, real estate, corporate governance, succession, and dispute resolution.

Constitutional Law

Constitution of Kenya, 2010

The supreme law of Kenya. Establishes fundamental rights, the structure of government, and the framework for all other legislation.

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Criminal Law

Penal Code (Cap. 63)

The principal criminal statute in Kenya, defining offences and prescribing punishments. Revised Edition 2023.

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Corporate Law

Companies Act, No. 17 of 2015

Governs the incorporation, management, and winding up of companies in Kenya. Revised Edition 2024.

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Property Law

Land Registration Act, No. 3 of 2012

The principal statute governing land registration in Kenya — title, transfers, charges, cautions, and land management.

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Property Law

Land Act, No. 6 of 2012

Governs the management, administration, and regulation of land in Kenya, including public, private, and community land.

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Dispute Resolution

Arbitration Act, No. 4 of 1995

Provides the legal framework for domestic and international arbitration proceedings in Kenya.

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Succession Law

Law of Succession Act (Cap. 160)

Governs the administration of estates and succession to property in Kenya, including testate and intestate succession.

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Employment Law

Employment Act, No. 11 of 2007

Sets out the rights and duties of employees and employers, including contracts, leave, termination, and discrimination.

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Insurance Law

Insurance Act (Cap. 487)

Regulates the business of insurance in Kenya, including licensing, policy administration, and claims handling. Revised Edition 2023.

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Additional Resources

Further reference materials and documents uploaded to our resource library.

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