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06/07/2026

HAPPY NEW WEEK, WONDERING HOW YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROTECTED?

👀 The law is very clear ⚖️ that you should always know what happens to your personal information 👤 and give consent for its use. 🤝 That is why we are highlighting our latest article on data protection standards today.

📋📌 ➡️ 🛡️Open the article to read the insights and feel free to reach out for inquiries at professional terms: 0717 114766

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03/06/2026

HAPPY NEW MONTH AS WE EXPLORE FAMILY TRUSTS.

Who said that family trusts are reserved for the ultra-wealthy? Thus our legal tip of the month, as we explore the uncomfortable taboo topic of death:

Living family Trust (Inter Vivos): Is established while you are alive. This is the only type that avoids court processes, because the assets change hands before your death.

A Testamentary Trust (written inside a will) does not avoid court processes, because the will itself must first be verified by a court before property is transmitted to beneficiaries.

Let us burst the myth and engage 0717 114766

22/05/2026

With Motorists Association of Kenya – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

18/05/2026

HAPPY NEW WEEK, despite the chaos of the city's matatu strike by Motorists Association of Kenya . What is your legacy and have you converted that into a will or trust? Let us engage more with this article and us 0717 114766

27/04/2026

What is a castell? The Catalonian tradition of creating human towers called castells stretches back centuries and has evolved into a competitive sport. Hundreds of people come together to act as building blocks for these temporary monuments to teamwork and cooperation. On 16 November 2010, castells were declared by UNESCO to be amongst the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. On this labour day week, good to ask your teams if they feel safe at work.

04/04/2026

Greetings from Mercy Kareithi and Company Advocates.

We wish you a joyful and blessed Easter holiday. Please note that our offices will be closed from 3rd to 6th April 2026 and will reopen on 7th April 2026. We value your continuous support and hope to connect with you soon. Thank you and see you soon! For any legal inquiries, contact us through 0717 114766.

Meanwhile, have a look at the developments in the last week. Congratulations to the phenomenal ladies: https://www.courtroommail.com/2026-courtroom-mail-100/

31/03/2026

Happy end month. Mumelipwa🙈?

There, we go with Candy's legal insights on surrogacy. Our pupil is a certified professional mediator and a trainee advocate - the tail end in the journey to becoming an advocate of the High Court of Kenya in less than a year. Enjoy WhatsApp queries, comments, and compliments to 0717 114766 !

02/03/2026

🙋 Happy New Month,

👏 🥁 Our Managing Advocate, Mercy Kareithi is honoured to serve, for the second year in a row, as a panelist for the selection of the Courtroom Mail 100 African female lawyers, 2026. Courtroom Mail is an annual list of outstanding female lawyers of African descent who have made a remarkable impact as Superheroes, Heroes, Influencers and Disruptors (SHID). It is published by Courtroom Mail every 8th of March to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD).

⚖️ 🌍 The pledge was to actively participate in the structured selection with objectivity, truth and independence, within the panel’s parameters. Serving in the panel is in itself an affirmation of our commitment to excellence in the legal sector, not only in Kenya but in the continental space, as a law firm offering customized legal solutions in East Africa and beyond. Mercy Kareithi and Company Advocates is dedicated to advancing gender equity in Africa's legal profession through objective, independent contributions to recognition efforts.

💱 🤝 Here is to you: this year’s IWD theme being , encouraging giving for gender equality, how do you plan to celebrate IWD? Engage with us 0717 114766

27/02/2026

🙋🏽 Happy end of the month, February. May we dive into matters carbon markets?

⏳ On 17th February 2026, the Ministry of Environment Climate Change and Forestry officially launched the Kenya National Carbon Registry (KNCR). The registry is managed by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) as the designated national authority (DNA) under the Climate Change (Amendment) Act 2023. It serves as the digital record of Kenya’s carbon market. This shifts Kenya from relying on international standards to a localised, home-grown central platform for validating and tracking carbon projects.

🥅 ⚙️ The primary goals include integrity, sovereignty, and compliance with the Paris Agreement. The registration process involves submitting a concept note, obtaining environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) clearance, community development agreements (CDA), project validation report and a letter of approval.

⁉️ 💭 Is your land-based carbon project on public and community land project ESIA and CDA compliant? Let us engage on The Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations, 2024 (Legal Notice 84 of 2024): 0717 114766

20/02/2026

CHILDREN, CCIS AND THE LAW

How do we protect our children in the changing times?
The Children’s Act, 2022 mandates a shift from charitable children institutions (CCIs) to family-based care.

Section 67 ensures enforcement when the child has no immediate access to parental care by the child’s parent, guardian or relative, if any or no alternative family-based placement, is for the time being available to the child; or the usual place of abode or home is not conducive to the well-being of the child. By 2026, the government is strictly enforcing the rule that children should not stay in an institution for more than three years.

The law now prioritizes Foster Care and Kafaalah (for Muslims) over keeping children in homes. This is a major win for the Muslim community. It provides a formal legal structure for children to be cared for under Islamic law as an alternative to traditional adoption, ensuring these children have legal recognition and protection.

With the implementation phase closing in (2022-2032) with hopes to achieve major milestones, how do we ensure proper implementation of the Children's Act and proper protection of our future generations?

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