Background Kenya’s skyline is transforming at an unprecedented pace. In hubs like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu, and Nakuru, the demand for housing has pushed developers to build higher and faster. While this vertical growth is a sign of economic modernization, a trend recently supported by the courts in cases like Anami & 2 others v CECM […]
As residential dwellings become more and more comprised in gated communities it is becoming apparent that there are significant costs involved with the administration of any multi-occupational development. Service charge is an amount payable in respect of repairs, maintenance and services in a gated community estate. Service charges are usually found in leases, where lessees […]
Read Sarange Mwaniki & Company Advocates’ feature in the People Daily. The Court of Appeal’s landmark decision on Nairobi’s vertical development has significant implications for property investors, developers, and the future of the city’s skyline. Read the full article here
As the Republic of Kenya navigates the complexities of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, the commercial landscape has undergone a profound transformation, moving decisively away from a “voluntary compliance” ethos toward an era of automated, data-driven enforcement. In this contemporary environment, regulatory adherence is no longer a peripheral administrative task but a core strategic pillar for […]
This legal brief provides a comparative analysis between the current Trustees (Perpetual Succession) Act, Cap. 164 (TPSA), including recent amendments, and the proposed Trust Administration Bill, 2025 (TAB). The review highlights the substantial and procedural reforms, explains how the Bill codifies existing common law doctrines, and assesses both the advantages and potential challenges of the […]
Strategic Partnership Strengthens East African Legal Services We are proud to announce our official designation as the Kenya office for Pannike and Partners, marking a significant milestone in our firm’s growth and regional expansion. This strategic partnership positions SMC as the exclusive representative for all Pannike and Partners matters within Kenya, ensuring seamless service delivery […]
What is Probate and Why Do You Need It? When someone passes away in Kenya, their property cannot simply be divided amongst family members. The law requires proper court authorisation before anyone can handle a deceased person’s assets. This legal process is called probate, and it protects everyone involved whilst ensuring orderly estate administration. The […]
A Will is a record of the deceased person’s wishes and intentions pertaining to the devolution of his property upon his death. A Will is a testamentary document and is meant to take effect upon death; it has no legal effect until the maker dies. Section 5 of the Law of Succession Act provides that […]
This guide breaks down key concepts in Kenyan succession law to help you navigate inheritance matters. • Succession – means inheritance or simply transmission of ownership of property from the deceased person to those who are still living. Therefore, succession law deals with how to distribute a deceased individual’s property. • Estate – means a […]
Medical negligence occurs when medical or healthcare professionals, such as doctors, diverge from the acceptable standard of care resulting in avoidable harm to a patient. An incorrect diagnosis or prescription dosage delayed or missed diagnosis, incorrect or unnecessary treatment or surgical errors are all types of medical negligence. It’s worth noting that these claims are […]