Kenyan contracts, explained
- Employment Contract Kenya: What Must Be Included by Law: Every Kenyan employer must issue a written employment contract. Here's exactly what the Employment Act 2007 requires — and what happens if you skip it.
- How to Write a Freelance Agreement in Kenya (With Template): Kenyan freelancers lose thousands every year to unpaid invoices and scope creep. A proper freelance agreement fixes this. Here's what yours must include.
- NDA Kenya: When You Need One and What It Must Say: Before you share your business idea, product plans, or client data with anyone in Kenya — get an NDA signed. Here's what a valid Kenyan NDA must include.
- Landlord Rights in Kenya: What Your Rental Agreement Must Cover: Renting out property in Kenya without a written agreement is one of the most expensive mistakes a landlord can make. Here's what the law requires.
- Service Agreement vs Employment Contract: Key Differences in Kenya: Hiring someone as a consultant vs an employee has major legal and tax implications in Kenya. Getting this wrong can cost you millions. Here's how to tell them apart.
- How to Legally Terminate an Employee in Kenya (Step by Step): Wrongful dismissal is one of the most expensive mistakes a Kenyan employer can make. The Employment Court can award up to 12 months' salary. Here's the legal process.
- Partnership Agreement Kenya: Protect Yourself Before You Start a Business with Someone: A handshake partnership sounds exciting — until the money comes in and the arguments start. Here's what a proper Kenya partnership agreement must cover.
- Loan Agreement Kenya: How to Lend or Borrow Money Without Losing a Friend — or Going to Court: Lending or borrowing money in Kenya without a written loan agreement is one of the fastest ways to destroy a relationship. Here's what your contract must say.
- MOU Kenya: When to Use a Memorandum of Understanding (And When It Won't Protect You): An MOU is not a contract — but it's not meaningless either. Understanding the difference could save your next business deal in Kenya.
- How to Chase Unpaid Invoices in Kenya: Your Legal Options When a Client Won't Pay: A client who won't pay is every freelancer's and business owner's nightmare. Here's exactly what you can do about it in Kenya — from demand letters to court.
- Contractor vs Employee Kenya: The Legal Difference That Could Cost Your Business: Misclassifying a worker in Kenya — calling an employee a 'contractor' to avoid statutory benefits — is one of the most common and expensive HR mistakes. Here's how to get it right.