What are “Out of Court” Settlements?

Why Settle When you Can Fight? Understand That Winning Can Take Place Without Trial: Realize that you are interested in results, not catharsis. Trials can be satisfying, indeed, are often the most exciting event in a person’s life. However, if equivalent results…or nearly equivalent results… can be achieved by settlement, consider them carefully and listen … Read more

Land Ownership Ownership by Foreigners in Kenya

Foreigners can own property in Kenya in their name. The Constitution (2010), the Lands Act (6/2012) and the Land Registration Act (3/2012), subject to certain limitations, grant the right to any person, either individually or in association with others, to acquire and own land in Kenya. This is important as many foreign investors have been duped into believing that they cannot own land in their own name in Kenya.

Can The Police Force You to Lie or Confess During Interrogation?

What to expect once you are taken in for interrogation When defendants are facing interrogation by the police the expectation is that any confession given will be voluntary. However, in order to elicit a confession, police officers can use deceitful tactics. Is it legal for the Police to use force during interrogation? The police and … Read more

What is Receiving or Handling Stolen Property?

While theft is a universally understood crime, not everyone knows that you can also commit a theft crime if you acquire stolen or illegally obtained goods. What Is Receipt of Stolen Property? Receipt of stolen property, also known as possession of stolen property or goods, occurs whenever you knowingly purchase, obtain, receive, or possess any … Read more

Arbitrability of a Dispute

Arbitrability of a Dispute

Disputes have been a common phenomenon in the human history and they are part and parcel of life. Human beings have recognized the importance of settling these disputes peacefully rather than through wars. The amicable settlement of these differences forms the premise of establishing and fortifying the societal fabric that enhances coexistence.  Alternative Dispute Resolution … Read more