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Supreme Court Settles Key Land Law Principles: Legitimate Expectation, Bona Fide Purchaser, and the Indefeasibility of Title on Public Land

In a landmark judgment delivered on April 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of Kenya in Petition No. E033 of 2023, Harcharan Singh Sehmi & Another v Tarabana Company Limited & 5 Others, revisited and clarified critical principles surrounding land ownership in Kenya, particularly concerning the renewal of leases on public land, the doctrine of innocent purchaser for value, and the…

Navigating the Complexities of Intimate Partner Violence: The Supreme Court’s Insights on the Battered Woman Syndrome in Ruth Wanjiku Kamande vs Republic case

The Supreme Court of Kenya recently rendered a pivotal judgment in Ruth Wanjiku Kamande Vs Republic, SC Petition No. E032 of 2023, shedding light on the evolving role of the battered woman syndrome within the country’s criminal justice system. While the appeal itself was dismissed on procedural grounds, the Court’s detailed analysis provides valuable guidance for legal practitioners and illuminates…

NEW DAWN! Empowering Victim’s Advocacy through the VPA: Our Firm’s Milestone Precedent Setting Case for Victims Counsel in criminal proceedings

The Pre-VPA Era; participation of victims’ counsel in criminal proceedings has for long been limited and restrictive as they could only speak through the prosecutor. We take great pride in announcing that our law firm, made a significant impact in reshaping this landscape. In the case of Richard Ouma Arondo v Republic [2017] eKLR, our Senior Partner represented the victim…

Breaking Barriers to Justice: A Reflection on Our Firm’s Historic Triumph in Advocating Against P3 Form Charges

Access to justice is a fundamental right that underpins the bedrock of any democratic society. Regrettably, vulnerable and marginalized members of our communities are often confronted with a variety of financial, social, and institutional obstructions in their quest to get justice. As a law firm, we recognize these challenges and remain committed to advancing access to justice, the rule of…