Articles

A better judicial approach to the “irretrievable breakdown” of marriages

June 3, 2024by Adrian Nyiha

“No man and woman can be bound by law or religion where no love and feelings exist in holding the union of marriage together.” This single statement seems to encapsulate the increasingly common view of courts presented with divorce matters.

INCREASE OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX IN THE FINANCE ACT FROM 5% TO 15%

July 19, 2022by Waya Ndegwa

"..The increase of CGT from 5% to 15% might hurt investor confidence in the property market. Halfway through 2022, reports from Hass Consult and the media have shown that demand for land and property... The property market is heading for unchartered waters. The Finance Act 2022 presents new and unique challenges for key stakeholders in Real Estate. Specifically, the Act seeks to triple capital gains tax (hereinafter referred to as ‘CGT’) from 5% to 15%.