Duties of Counsel in a Land Transaction

Land transactions are sensitive matters. So, what are the duties of a lawyer to his or her client? What are his duties if he is acting for both parties? When acting for the vendor, an advocate involved in conveyancing is charged with, but not limited to the following duties/obligations:

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Out of Court Settlements: How effective are they?

Eight students of Sunshine Secondary School in Lang’ata arrested for last month’s ‘arson incident’ at the school are reported to have requested an out of court settlement. We can assume it is the boys’ first public offence and perhaps committed without knowledge of legal consequences. While the Director of Public Prosecutions wishes to have the… Continue reading Out of Court Settlements: How effective are they?

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This thing called “Treason”

The civic right under article 38 of the constitution of Uganda is not without responsibility and duty. A person that evokes this right must adhere to its strict logic to do so ‘in peaceful activities to influence the policies of government through civic organisations’. That the rights are burdened with the obligation to act within… Continue reading This thing called “Treason”

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Is Transitional Justice a Fairy Tale for Africa?

As a response to what some term ‘unfair laws’ and policies, civil disobedience has graced the plots of political, economic and social stages in today’s population with a grudge against leadership and authority. This symbolic gesture, like the recent heckles from some of the opposition members of parliament during President Uhuru Kenyatta’s address to the… Continue reading Is Transitional Justice a Fairy Tale for Africa?

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Hardship and Frustration in Contract

A popular newspaper recently reported that Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is currently engrossed in a commercial suit with a Dubai-based business man, Ajay Sethi who seeks damages in the amount of KSh49bn. The subject matter of the suit is a joint venture between the two parties to set up a24 hour entertainment and sports channel which… Continue reading Hardship and Frustration in Contract

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Understanding Court Summons

A Court Summons is a legal document issued by a court to a person/legal entity (usually referred to as the defendant/respondent) in a legal process to respond and answer to charges or claims levied against him/her/it. The Summons gives court the power to call for and order the recipient to act upon the order. On… Continue reading Understanding Court Summons

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A case for community paralegals

Early this month, Christopher and Nelly (not their real names) set out on a journey from their offices in Mombasa. They were headed to a small village known as Marereni, 25 kilometres from Malindi town, along Malindi – Lamu Highway. Marereni is administratively located in Adu Ward, Magarini Sub County, Kilifi County.

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