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All matters duly heard and determined.This week has been sustained, managed, and successfully closed.There are no furthe...
24/04/2026

All matters duly heard and determined.

This week has been sustained, managed, and successfully closed.

There are no further applications for today.

Court is adjourned for the weekend.

From Ngene and Associates Advocates, have a restful Friday and a peaceful weekend ahead.

๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฅ ๐‘๐ž๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง?At some point, every dispute reaches a turning point:Do you go to courtโ€ฆ ...
17/04/2026

๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฅ ๐‘๐ž๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง?

At some point, every dispute reaches a turning point:

Do you go to courtโ€ฆ or try to resolve it outside?

Many people assume that going to court is the default solution.
But the truth is, not every dispute belongs in a courtroom.

So how do you decide?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Go to Court when:
โ€ข Your rights are clearly being violated
โ€ข The other party is unwilling to cooperate
โ€ข You need enforcement or legal protection
โ€ข The matter requires a binding legal determination

๐Ÿ‘‰ Consider Mediation or Out-of-Court Resolution when:
โ€ข You want to preserve a relationship (family, business, partnerships)
โ€ข Both parties are open to dialogue
โ€ข You want a faster, more cost-effective solution
โ€ข Privacy and confidentiality matter

Hereโ€™s what many donโ€™t realize:
Not every win in court feels like a win.

Court processes can be lengthy, costly, and emotionally draining.
And sometimes, the strongest legal position is not escalation, it is resolution.

As you head into the weekend where conversations happen, agreements are made, and sometimes tensions arise, take a moment to approach situations wisely:

๐‹๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ.
๐๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐›๐ฅ๐ž.

The key is not choosing one over the other blindly, itโ€™s choosing the path that best protects your interests.

โ€”
Ngene & Associates Advocates

๐‹๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐š ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐Š๐ž๐ง๐ฒ๐š.And for many, itโ€™s a โ€œbuy and speculateโ€ approach especially for those living ...
16/04/2026

๐‹๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐š ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐Š๐ž๐ง๐ฒ๐š.

And for many, itโ€™s a โ€œbuy and speculateโ€ approach especially for those living in the city.

You purchase land upcountry or on the outskirts, visit it once or twice, and then leave it idle as you figure out your next move.

But thereโ€™s a legal risk many overlook: adverse possession.

Under Kenyan law, specifically the Limitation of Actions Act, a person can claim ownership of land if they occupy it:

โ€ข Openly (not in secrecy)
โ€ข Continuously for at least 12 years
โ€ข Without the ownerโ€™s permission
โ€ข In a manner that is inconsistent with the ownerโ€™s rights

This means that if someone takes possession of your land and you do nothing about it for 12 years, the law may recognize them as the rightful owner.

So how do you protect yourself?

โ€ข Visit your land regularly donโ€™t โ€œown from a distanceโ€
โ€ข Fence or clearly demarcate your boundaries
โ€ข Put up signage showing ownership
โ€ข Engage caretakers or local contacts to monitor the land
โ€ข Take immediate legal action against any encroachment
โ€ข Keep all your ownership and transaction documents in order

Owning land is not just about acquisition, itโ€™s about active oversight.

Donโ€™t let inaction cost you your investment.

โ€”
Ngene & Associates Advocates

Over the weekend, I had the privilege of participating in a medical camp organized by the Rotary Club of Milimani, bring...
15/04/2026

Over the weekend, I had the privilege of participating in a medical camp organized by the Rotary Club of Milimani, bringing essential healthcare services closer to the community at St. Catherineโ€™s Primary School, South B.

Moments like these go beyond our professional roles; they ground us in purpose, service, and impact.

Grateful to serve alongside incredible leaders:
Rotarian Wangari Ngare (Director, Family of Rotary),
Past President Sammy Itemere (Director, Fundraising),
President Elect Joshua Okeyo.
With the President Otieno Paul Peter
President Secretary and Treasurer (Jackline Murimi)

Service above self, always.

Last Friday, I had the privilege of attending the Nairobi Legal Awards Womenโ€™s Soirรฉe (5th Edition), a powerful gatherin...
14/04/2026

Last Friday, I had the privilege of attending the Nairobi Legal Awards Womenโ€™s Soirรฉe (5th Edition), a powerful gathering of women who are actively shaping the legal profession.

I was especially honoured to reconnect with Professor Patricia Kameri-Mbote, who was my Dean during my time in law school, a full circle moment that reminded me how foundational mentorship and leadership are in our journeys.

I also had the pleasure of engaging with Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama, the current President of the Law Society of Kenya, and Senior Counsel Beauttah Siganga, Chair of the Nairobi Legal Awards Trust, among other distinguished members of the Bar, in a space that truly reflected excellence, growth, and influence.

The keynote address was delivered by Hon. Lady Justice Njoki Ndung'u, setting the tone for an evening centered on leadership, influence, and the evolving role of women in law.

The theme, Legacy in Motion, came alive through the conversations in the room; honest reflections on leadership, responsibility, and the evolving role of women in law.

We are not just participants in the legal profession; we are actively shaping its future.

And in doing so, we are reminded that legacy is not something we leave behind someday, it is something we build, intentionally, every single day.

โ€”

Leadership is not accidental, it is intentional.I had the privilege of supporting a BNI chapter through training for the...
09/04/2026

Leadership is not accidental, it is intentional.

I had the privilege of supporting a BNI chapter through training for the incoming leadership team.

What stood out for me is this:
Leadership is not just about titles or visibility. It is about responsibility, structure, and the discipline to serve others effectively.

In spaces like these, you see the real work behind leadership:
โ€ข Preparing others to step into responsibility
โ€ข Building systems that outlast individuals
โ€ข Holding yourself to a higher standard because others rely on you

And in many ways, it mirrors what we do in legal practice.

At Ngene & Associates Advocates, we donโ€™t just advise on the law; we support leaders, businesses, and individuals in making structured, responsible, and forward-thinking decisions.

Because whether in business, law, or community, strong leadership is what sustains growth.

If you are stepping into leadership or already carrying its weight, the question is:
Are you building with intention?

โ€”

Happy Easter from all of us at Ngene and Associates Advocates!Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Easter weekend with your...
02/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Ngene and Associates Advocates!

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Easter weekend with your loved ones. Weโ€™ll be back on Tuesday to continue serving you.

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐’๐ข๐๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐žAs we close out the first quarter of the year, Iโ€™ve been reflecting on what we actua...
31/03/2026

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐’๐ข๐๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ž

As we close out the first quarter of the year, Iโ€™ve been reflecting on what we actually do at ๐๐ ๐ž๐ง๐ž & ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ ๐€๐๐ฏ๐จ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ.

Most people see the final contract or the resolved dispute. But legal practice isnโ€™t a textbook exercise; itโ€™s a high-stakes balancing act.

Things they donโ€™t always teach you in law school:

Itโ€™s not just about the law; itโ€™s about ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ. Understanding the "why" behind the "what" is the only way to provide real value.

Itโ€™s not just about quoting statutes; itโ€™s about ๐‘๐ข๐ฌ๐ค ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง. Navigating those grey areas where the law is clear, but the outcome is not.

Itโ€™s not just about winning; itโ€™s about ๐‘๐ž๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง. Protecting a clientโ€™s interests without burning the bridge.

The hardest part of this profession isnโ€™t memorizing the rules; itโ€™s the judgment required to apply them when the stakes are personal and the information is thin.

Over time, you realize that the "perfect" legal answer is rarely the most "practical" one. Our job is to find the balance between being protective and being productive.

Itโ€™s demanding. Itโ€™s heavy. And as I reflect on this journey today, I realize I wouldnโ€™t have it any other way. Deeply grateful for the trust my clients place in me.

โ€”
๐๐ ๐ž๐ง๐ž & ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ ๐€๐๐ฏ๐จ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ

In a fast-moving world, itโ€™s easy to look for shortcuts.To skip steps.To assume things will work out.To say, โ€œWeโ€™ll fix ...
30/03/2026

In a fast-moving world, itโ€™s easy to look for shortcuts.

To skip steps.
To assume things will work out.
To say, โ€œWeโ€™ll fix it later.โ€

But when it comes to legal matters, shortcuts are often the most expensive route.

Doing it right means:
โ€ข Taking time to understand agreements
โ€ข Following due process
โ€ข Documenting what matters
โ€ข Asking questions before committing

It may take more time at the beginning โ€”
but it saves far more in the long run.

This week, choose clarity over convenience.
Choose structure over shortcuts.

Do it right.

โ€”
Ngene & Associates Advocates

๐’๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐š๐›๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐“๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐€ ๐๐ข๐  ๐ƒ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐žLegal protection is not always about big decisions.Sometimes, it is about s...
26/03/2026

๐’๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐š๐›๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐“๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐€ ๐๐ข๐  ๐ƒ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž

Legal protection is not always about big decisions.

Sometimes, it is about small, consistent habits:

โœ” Reading before signing
โœ” Keeping records of agreements
โœ” Asking questions when unsure
โœ” Following due process
โœ” Seeking clarity early

These habits may seem minor โ€” until they are not.

Because when disputes arise, documentation matters.
When questions arise, clarity matters.

The law rewards those who are deliberate.

Build the habit of legal awareness in small things and it will protect you in bigger ones.

โ€”
Ngene & Associates Advocates

๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‘๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐ญ๐กToday, we observe the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concernin...
24/03/2026

๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‘๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก

Today, we observe the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims.

Proclaimed by the United Nations, this day honours victims of gross and systematic human rights violations and affirms a fundamental legal principle: the right to truth.

Truth is not abstract.
It is legal recognition.
It is accountability.
It is dignity restored.

This day also commemorates the life of ร“scar Romero, who was assassinated on March 24, 1980, for his outspoken defense of human rights.

The right to truth means that victims and their families are entitled to know:
โ€ข What happened
โ€ข Why it happened
โ€ข Who was responsible

Access to truth strengthens justice systems, preserves historical record, and protects societies from repetition of abuses.

As legal practitioners, we recognize that accountability, due process, and transparent legal mechanisms are essential pillars of the rule of law.

Justice begins with truth.
Dignity is preserved through accountability.

โ€”
Ngene & Associates Advocates

There is confidence that comes from knowing where you stand.Not guessing.Not assuming.Not hoping for the best.But knowin...
23/03/2026

There is confidence that comes from knowing where you stand.

Not guessing.
Not assuming.
Not hoping for the best.

But knowing.

Knowing:
โ€ข What youโ€™ve agreed to
โ€ข What youโ€™re entitled to
โ€ข What youโ€™re responsible for
โ€ข What your rights are

Clarity removes uncertainty.
And in both life and business, uncertainty is costly.

This week, seek clarity in your decisions, your agreements, and your actions.

Because when you are clear,
you are protected.

โ€”
Ngene & Associates Advocates

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Eureka Towers, 4th Floor Suite BE-03
Kikuyu
00902

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Tuesday 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30
Thursday 08:00 - 17:30
Friday 08:00 - 17:30

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