best law firm in kenya-wka advocates
WKA Advocates WKA Advocates is a medium-sized law firm located in Nairobi Kenya. The firm comprises of highly qualified Lawyers. We offer high-quality legal services and solutions to clients. Our vision is to establish regional networks in Kenya offering high quality legal services in order to match our clients’ business footprints and ambitions. About Us...
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WKA ADVOCATES GUIDE ON UNDERSTANDING LAND SIZES AND MEASUREMENTS IN KENYA
Hey there, land lover!Do you really know the size of your favorite 1/8th plot? Or do you just like the sound of saying “1/8th”? We get it, sometimes size can be a confusing thing.But fear not, because we’re here to help! As you search for your dream property, it’s important to understand the different plot...
Read MoreLEGAL ALERT-Vol. I,2023
IMPACT OF TRIPLING OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON PROPERTY SALES IN KENYA EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 2023The Finance Act of 2022 amended the Income Tax Act, increasing the rate of capital gains tax, or CGT, from 5percent (%) to 15 percent (%), effective from January 1, 2023.CGT is a tax imposed on the transfer of property...
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WKA ADVOCATES’ GUIDE TO AVOID PREMIUM TEARS WHEN BUYING LAND/HOUSE IN KENYA
wka advocates the the best law firm in Kenya WKA ADVOCATES’ GUIDE TO AVOID PREMIUM TEARS WHEN BUYING LAND/HOUSE IN KENYA DON’TS WHO SELLS LAND/HOUSES IN KENYA? DO’s WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF LAND CLASSIFICATION? • In Kenya Land is Classified as Private, Public or Community. The NDUNG’U LAND REPORT lists land that was acquired illegally. It is...
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FEES, COSTS & TAXES PAYABLE WHEN BUYING LAND/HOUSES (CONVEYANCING)
BUYER’S (PURCHASER) COSTS b. Qualified Valuer to value the Property c. Qualified Surveyor to obtain Maps/Mutation at the Ministry (Maps cost about USD 4/KES 400) and resurvey the property • 4% for properties situate within cities and municipalities• 2% of the value for properties outside municipalities/cities 4. BANK FEES & MISCELLANEOUS COSTS SELLER’S (VENDOR) COSTS...
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COSTLY MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN PURCHASING PROPERTY IN KENYA
1: Money > Don’t send money directly to the Seller or their Advocate unless your Qualified Advocate advises > Don’t pay the whole amount at once. Deposits are to be at least 10%> Don’t pay in hard cash!. 2: Not having your Lawyer >DON’T engage in any property transaction without appointing your own Qualified Advocate...
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President Uhuru Kenyatta REJECTED the Information Communication Technology Practitioners Bill (ICT), 2020Section of Kenyans called on Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru to advise President Kenyatta against signing theBill, adding that it would undermine players in the sector. The highly contentious Bill sought to have all localICT practitioners licensed and registered by a council.Also rejected is The...
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President Uhuru Kenyatta signs into law the Military Veterans Bill, 2022 (Military Veterans Act, 2022) on 15thJune 2022
In an era where the world is facing a global mental health crisis, a great number of the retired servicemen havebeen reported to have suffered physical and mental trauma (post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) etc.) linkedto the tough conditions they face in the course of duty attracting concerns over lack of a comprehensive legalframework catering for...
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President Uhuru Kenyatta signs into law the Military Veterans Bill, 2022 (Military Veterans Act, 2022) on 15th June 2022
In an era where the world is facing a global mental health crisis, a great number of the retired servicemen have been reported to have suffered physical and mental trauma (post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) etc.) linked to the tough conditions they face in the course of duty attracting concerns over lack of a comprehensive legal...
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