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Kenya Cabinet Approves Splitting of NHIF (National Health Insurance Fund) In honor of the President’s pledge to accelerate Kenya’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Cabinet has considered and approved four crucial bills that promote healthcare, to be transmitted to Parliament. These are: The Primary HealthCare Bill, 2023 The…

President Uhuru Kenyatta Signs the Military Veterans Bill into Law On June 15, 2022, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the Military Veterans Bill, 2022 (Military Veterans Act, 2022). This legislation comes at a critical time when the world is grappling with a global mental health crisis. Many retired servicemen…

Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Property in Kenya Money Matters Don’t send money directly to the seller or their advocate unless advised by your qualified advocate. Don’t pay the whole amount at once. Deposits should be at least 10%. Don’t pay in hard cash! Always ensure there’s a money…

Fees, Costs, and Taxes Payable When Buying Land or Houses in Kenya (Conveyancing) Buyer’s (Purchaser) Costs Purchase Price Unless advised otherwise by your qualified advocate, let a qualified advocate hold all funds as a stakeholder, not an agent, or jointly by both parties, or by a third party in an…

Communicating Effectively with Clients: Simplifying Legal Opinions Our clients, most of whom are not lawyers, often perceive that lawyers use complex language. This perception is why law schools now emphasize the use of plain English, an area where many lawyers struggle. Having worked both in a law firm and as…