Immediately after the death of a loved one, ensure you get a Death Certificate. You can apply via the ecitizen portal or you can request the chief or assistant chief to issue you with one. The chief where the deceased resided or where they own property should be in a position to help. Kenya Letters…
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Kenya Owing Money: Can I be arrested because I owe someone money?
If you borrow money, you should be mindful to pay the same on time. However, life doesn’t always go as planned and you could find yourself in a position where you are unable to repay the money. In a situation where you had used security such as a house or a plot of land, the…
Kenya Land: Seller refuses to release title.
Ideally, once the parties execute the agreement and comply with all the formalities, the subject land is supposed to be transferred to the buyer. Unfortunately, like with any other contract, it is not always as straightforward. What happens in Kenya where a purchaser pays the full price yet the seller blatantly refuses to surrender the…
Casual Employees in Kenya
I had been working at a tea farm and I was being paid a daily wage for the last four months. A few weeks ago, my employment was terminated without notice at the end of the day as I was receiving my wage, and I was not given a reason for the termination. Do I…
Sources of Employment Law in Kenya
Could you please tell me all the Laws which relate to employment in Kenya? The labour law in Kenya is not based on a comprehensive labour code, but rather it is derived from a variety of sources for example legal or extra-legal. Constitution The constitution is the supreme law of the land and/or is the…
Kenya Sexual Harassment at Work.
I was employed at a firm for four months after which I was dismissed. During my last week, my employer approached me in private for some sexual favours promising me a promotion in return. I refused his advances and he fired me the next day. What recourse do I have in law? Mary Mary, its…
Kenya Unfair Termination because of Pregnancy
I work as a sales agent. I was given a company car to drive around. The car is an automatic one. My boss discovered that I am pregnant. He decided to give me a manual car knowing very well that I can’t drive the same. I had to resign. I nevertheless feel I was put…
Kenya Termination Without Notice
Maggie, can my employer terminate me without a notice? Esther. Esther, this is a common question that we get asked all the time. The law is very clear on this matter. The general rule is that an employer cannot fire his/her employee whenever he/she deems it necessary unless there are reasons which he/she can prove…
Redundancy In Kenya
I work for a company which is currently downsizing. My colleagues who are younger are not affected, but all the old employees are. Is this lawful? Otieno. Otieno, your question falls under the issue of redundancy in Kenya. Redundancy in Kenya according to Section 2 of the Employment Act, 2007 means the loss of employment…
Kenya: Working Piece Rate Work
Hi Maggie, I need your help. I worked for a Salt Manufacturing Company in Mombasa. I had been working there for 9 months. My duty was to package salt into packets. I used to be paid at the end of the day. If the job is not finished, I would be paid the following day….