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Bigamy, Customary Unions, and Inheritance: Unpacking High Court Decision [2026] KEHC 9445 (KLR)

A case update on how the High Court applied Section 3(5) of the Law of Succession Act to protect a surviving partner and children despite the technical invalidity of a second marriage.

Oduor Khamati

August 24, 2026

Probate documents, wedding rings, and scales of justice representing succession and customary union disputes in Kenya

Corporate and Commercial Law

Factoring Accounts Receivable in Kenya: A Legal Perspective

A comprehensive guide to factoring and invoice discounting in Kenya, including the legal framework under the Moveable Property Security Rights Act, and key considerations for agreements.

Oduor Khamati

June 23, 2026

Media, Technology and Intellectual Property

Copyrighting AI-Generated Works: Determining the Originality of AI-Generated Work

How copyright law approaches AI-generated works, originality, human input, and the tool test.

Oduor Khamati

May 15, 2026

Copyright protection for AI-generated works

Corporate and Commercial Law

Shareholder Protection and Rights: Preemption Rights of Shareholders

A guide to shareholder preemption rights, statutory protections, exceptions, and remedies for breach.

Oduor Khamati

April 23, 2026

Shareholder protection and preemption rights in Kenya

Corporate and Commercial Law

Derivative Actions by Minority Members and Shareholders of a Company

How minority shareholders may use derivative actions to protect companies from director misconduct and insider abuse.

Oduor Khamati

April 15, 2026

Derivative actions by minority shareholders in Kenyan corporate law

Corporate and Commercial Law

Shareholder Rights: Minority Shareholder Protection Under Unfair Prejudice Claims

How minority shareholders can use unfair prejudice claims under Kenyan company law.

Oduor Khamati

April 7, 2026

Minority shareholder protection and unfair prejudice claims

Dispute Resolution

An Auctioneer's Commission Is Calculated Based on Actual Goods Attached and Not the Debt Amount

How Kenyan courts calculate auctioneer commissions based on actual attachment rather than the full decretal sum.

Oduor Khamati

April 1, 2026

Auctioneer commission based on attached goods and debt recovery

Family Law and Succession Planning

What the Courts Consider Before Ordering a Paternity DNA Test

What Kenyan courts consider before ordering paternity DNA tests, including child welfare, evidence, good faith, and privacy.

Oduor Khamati

March 21, 2026

Court considerations before ordering paternity DNA tests in Kenya

Media, Technology and Intellectual Property

Domain Squatting in Kenya: How the Law Protects Domain Names and Brand Owners in Kenya

A legal overview of domain squatting in Kenya and remedies for brand owners protecting domains, goodwill, and trademarks.

Oduor Khamati

January 20, 2026

Domain name and intellectual property protection in Kenya