We at Muthoga & Omari join Kenyans and the world in mourning the loss of ourformer Prime Minister, The Right Hon. Raila Odinga.A towering political figure in our history, Hon. Odinga was a patriot at heart whose lifewas defined by an unwavering commitment to democracy, justice, and the ideals of aprosperous country. Any analysis of …
In Memoriam: A Nation Mourns the Passing of The Right Hon. Raila Odinga Read More »
Despite the complex licencing and high capital requirements for a licencing company to be registered successfully in Kenya, the past five years have seen a proliferation of betting companies in the country. As of 2025, there are 128 licensed betting companies, the number is expected to increase with the continued interest in the sector, particularly …
THE LEGAL BASIS OF DATA PROCESSING In September 2023, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)cause a media frenzy when it issued 3 Penalty Notices totalling to Kshs.9,375,000 to three companies, which were deemed data controllers – MullaPride Limited (Digital lending industry), Casa Vera Lounge (Entertainmentindustry) and Roma School (Educational institution) for failing to …
Did you know that a new children’s act has been passed in Kenya? The passing of the Children Act 2001 was a monumental step towards the protection of the rights of children and it was deemed to be progressive legislation having been modelled after the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the …
THE CHILDREN ACT, 2022 – What’s changed? – A legal backline. Read More »
The internet has allowed people to connect with anyone, anywhere at any time. It has placed instant news at our fingertips and started trends faster than the traditional print media can print out an article. Nowhere has the power of the internet been so magnified and realized than in the arena of free speech. The ever-increasing …
FREEDOM OF SPEECH – NOT FREEDOM OF REACH. THINK BEFORE YOU POST/REPOST Read More »
Nick Omari, the head of litigation at Muthoga & Omari Advocates is pleased to announce that in a landmark Ruling by Hon. Justice J. Okongo on 27th January, 2022 the High Court ordered the Land Registrar of Kiambu to exercise land from the beneficiaries of 2 brothers who had disinherited their other younger brother whilst …
Published in the Daily Nation of 9th September 2021 At the mention of the word Trusts, many of us imagine wealthy business moguls and celebrities setting up their children with lifetime fortunes or charitable organizations benefitting from the philanthropy of a kind billionaire. True, Trusts are popular among high-net-worth individuals. But have you ever wondered …
The desire to own land or a home is held by most people and is generally considered a life goal. Whether in the city suburbs or up-country, it is essential for one, before purchasing land, to undertake a due diligence exercise – basically an investigation of title.The due diligence exercise can be done by the …
The field of Trusts and Wills has not been well developed in Kenya due to our cultural and societal inhibitions. Estate planning through living trusts and Wills is a guaranteed way to ensure posterity of your financial investments and create and maintain generational wealth in a family. Our lawyers advise clients on creation and management …
