It’s one of the most common — and most painful — situations that lands on an advocate’s desk: a parent or relative passes away, and years later, the family discovers the land was never formally transferred, multiple people claim rights to it, or a sibling has already tried to sell or transfer it without proper […]
Kenya’s economy runs on more than its own workforce. Diplomatic missions, NGOs, multinational companies, and regional institutions all employ foreign nationals — from work-permit holders in Nairobi’s corporate towers to EAC nationals moving freely for work under regional treaties. Yet many foreign employees only learn what protections they actually have after a dispute has already […]
Land ownership remains one of the most important investments for many Kenyans. Whether you are buying land to build a home, develop rental property, or hold it as a long-term investment, the process requires careful attention to detail. Unfortunately, land fraud and disputes remain common across the country. In many cases, buyers only discover problems […]
Picture this. You rent a shop, salon, restaurant or office space. Business is running well. Then one day you receive a notice from the landlord asking you to vacate or informing you that rent will double next month. Most people assume the landlord can do this freely. In many cases in Kenya, that is not […]
Protecting Family, Preserving Legacy Succession is not merely about property. It is about legacy, dignity, and the orderly transition of responsibility from one generation to the next. When succession is not properly managed, families often find themselves entangled in painful disputes, prolonged litigation, and irreversible loss of wealth. In Kenya, succession law is governed by […]
Balancing Vision with Accountability. Leadership is not about having the loudest voice in the room. It is about having the quiet conviction to listen, the courage to decide, and the humility to be accountable when the outcome is not popular. True leadership is measured not by control, but by clarity, consistency, and conscience. It demands […]
There are no scheduled events or webinars at this time. Mutheu & Company Advocates periodically convenes exclusive professional dialogues, executive roundtables, and bespoke training sessions centred on governance, compliance, and regulatory excellence.These engagements bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and institutional stakeholders to exchange insights and strengthen best practice.Forthcoming sessions will be announced on this […]
In many organisations, legal strategy is often misunderstood as legal defence. Yet these two concepts are worlds apart. Legal defence reacts to problems. Legal strategy prevents them. Where defence manages the consequences of risk, strategy builds frameworks that make those risks unlikely to occur in the first place. A sound legal strategy is proactive, not […]
In today’s dynamic and highly regulated environment, corporate governance has evolved beyond a compliance requirement; it is the foundation of institutional credibility and sustainability. At the centre of this framework stands the Company Secretary, a professional whose role has evolved from administrative support to strategic leadership. Far from being a background figure, the Company Secretary […]
