WANGU KIMURE ADVOCATE OF THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA/ JUSTICE IS OUR SHIELD AND DEFENDER

  🌍 Guarding Our Digital Footprints: The Story of Kenya’s Data Protection Act Imagine walking through a bustling Nairobi street. Vendors call out, matatus honk, and everyone is busy with their day. Now picture this: every step you take, every phone call, every online purchase leaves behind a digital footprint . Invisible, yet powerful. Who owns that footprint? Who protects it? That’s where Kenya’s Data Protection Act ( N0.24 OF 2019) comes in—a law that tells the story of dignity, trust, and the right to privacy in our digital age. 🛡️ The Watchdog: ODPC Every good story has a guardian. For Kenya, it’s the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) . Think of ODPC as the watchful eye ensuring that companies, government agencies, and even small businesses handle your data with care . They investigate breaches, educate the public, and enforce the law. 👩🏽‍💻 The Hero: You, the Data Subject The Act places you—the citizen—at the center of the story . It gives you superpowers:...

  Understanding the Process of Inheritance in Kenya: A Guide Under the Law of Succession Act Inheritance is one of the most sensitive and important aspects of family law in Kenya. It determines how property, wealth, and legacies are passed on after the death of a loved one. To ensure fairness and order, the Law of Succession Act (Cap 160) provides the legal framework for managing estates, whether the deceased left a will or not. This article breaks down the process of inheritance in Kenya, offering clarity for families, professionals, and anyone seeking to understand their rights. 1. The Legal Foundation The Law of Succession Act applies to all Kenyan citizens and foreigners who own property in Kenya. It governs: Testate succession – where the deceased left a valid will. Intestate succession – where no will exists. The Act ensures that property is distributed fairly, balancing individual wishes with family rights. 2. Starting the Succession Process Before inheritance proceeding...

  🏛️ Land, Law, and Legacy: What Every Kenyan Should Know in 2026 By Wangu Kimure Advocate Land in Kenya is more than a commodity. It is memory, identity, and inheritance. And as lawyers, we know that when land law is unclear, dignity is at risk. That’s why the recent amendments to the Land Act and the National Land Commission Act matter deeply—not just to legal practitioners, but to every Kenyan who owns, occupies, or dreams of land. Let’s break it down. 📜 The Legal Shift: What Changed in 2025? In late 2025, Kenya enacted two powerful amendments: Land (Amendment) Act, 2025 National Land Commission (Amendment) Act, 2025 These laws, which commenced on 4 November 2025 , are not just technical tweaks. They are a bold step toward transparency, accountability, and justice in land governance. 🔍 What You Need to Know 1. Public Land Must Be Registered If the National Land Commission allocates land to a public body, it must now be registered with the Chief Land Registrar . This closes ...

⚖️ Safeguarding Our Future: Children’s Rights Under Kenya’s Children Act, 2022 As a lawyer, I have stood in courtrooms where the fate of children hung in the balance. Each case reminds me that the Children Act, 2022 is not just legislation—it is a shield, a voice, and a promise to Kenya’s youngest citizens. 🧒 Key Rights Every Child Is Guaranteed 1. Right to Survival and Development Every child has the right to life, survival, and holistic development—covering physical, emotional, and social well-being. Parents and the State must provide nutrition, shelter, and healthcare. 2. Identity and Belonging From birth, a child is entitled to a name and nationality. The Act protects against statelessness and affirms the child’s right to family and community belonging. 3. Best Interests Principle In all decisions—whether in courts, schools, or homes—the best interests of the child must come first. 4. Non-Discrimination Children are shielded from discrimination based on gender, disability, ethnic...