F.M. Muteti & Company Advocates

F.M. Muteti & Company Advocates A full-service law firm with offices in Nairobi and Mombasa. Our Nairobi Office is situated at Embassy House, 3rd Floor, 305 Law Chambers, Harambee Avenue.

Our Mombasa Office is at TSS Tower, 7th Floor, FM Law Chambers, Nkrumah Road. The FM Advocates team, known as the Best Law Firm in Kenya, shares a commitment to providing our clients with the highest quality and most cost-effective legal services in an atmosphere emphasizing teamwork, creativity, responsiveness and diversity. As a leading Law Firm in Nairobi, this commitment combined with our in-d

epth knowledge and experience in each of our practice areas allows us to deliver the highest level of service among the Law Firms in Kenya.

YOU CAN HIDE BEHIND A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP. YOU CANNOT HIDE FROM THE LAW. Another landmark victory for F.M. Muteti & Co...
25/07/2026

YOU CAN HIDE BEHIND A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP. YOU CANNOT HIDE FROM THE LAW.

Another landmark victory for F.M. Muteti & Co. Advocates.

Love is built on trust. Fraud is built on deception. The two can never coexist.

In a significant judgment delivered by the Environment and Land Court at Kwale in ELC Case No. ELCLC/E026/2024, the Court sent a clear and unequivocal message: an intimate relationship is not a licence to misappropriate your partner's money or property.

Our client had invested millions of shillings in what he believed was a shared future. Instead, trust was betrayed, property was secretly registered in the other party's sole name, and substantial sums meant for development were diverted.

We took the matter to court.

The Court found that the registration of the property had been procured through fraud and misrepresentation, ordered rectification of the land register, restored our client's proprietary rights, directed a refund of over Kshs. 15.6 million, together with interest, and awarded costs.

This decision is bigger than one dispute.

It reinforces an important legal principle: the law protects trust, but it will not protect those who abuse it. Whether the deception occurs in a commercial transaction, a friendship, or a romantic relationship, the courts will look beyond emotions and enforce legal rights.

At F.M. Muteti & Co. Advocates, we remain committed to protecting our clients from sophisticated fraud, recovering what rightfully belongs to them, and ensuring that justice prevails—regardless of who stands on the other side.

Punchline:

You can steal a heart. You cannot steal a fortune and expect the law to look away.

CAN AN EMPLOYER IN KENYA TERMINATE AN EMPLOYEE FOR BEING ON LONG SICK LEAVE?Many employers assume that prolonged illness...
19/05/2026

CAN AN EMPLOYER IN KENYA TERMINATE AN EMPLOYEE FOR BEING ON LONG SICK LEAVE?

Many employers assume that prolonged illness automatically gives them the right to dismiss an employee. Kenyan law says otherwise.

Under the Employment Act, 2007, termination on account of illness or medical incapacity must be handled carefully and lawfully. Employers are required to:

✔️ Obtain proper medical assessment
✔️ Follow a fair hearing process under Section 41
✔️ Establish valid and fair reasons for termination
✔️ Consider reasonable accommodation before dismissal

Failure to follow due process may expose employers to claims for unfair termination, discrimination and substantial compensation before the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC).

If your organization is dealing with a sensitive employment matter, proper legal guidance can make all the difference.

📞 Contact F.M. Muteti & Co. Advocates for professional assistance on employment law compliance, disciplinary procedures and labour disputes in Kenya.

Termination During Probation in Kenya: What Employers Must KnowMany employers assume that employees on probation can be ...
21/03/2026

Termination During Probation in Kenya: What Employers Must Know

Many employers assume that employees on probation can be terminated without following due process. However, recent court decisions, including Monica Munira Kibuchi v Mount Kenya University (2021) and Red Lands Roses v Mugo (2025), have clarified that this is no longer the case.

Even during probation:

Employees are entitled to fair labour practices under the Constitution
Sections 42(1) and 47(6) do not bar employees from challenging termination in court
Employers must still demonstrate a valid reason and act fairly

Courts are increasingly finding terminations unfair where employers fail to follow a structured and transparent process.

Key takeaway:
Probation is not a legal loophole. Employers must apply fairness, documentation, and proper HR procedures at all stages.

If your organisation is reviewing its probation or termination practices, now is the time to ensure compliance.

Contact F.M. Muteti & Co. Advocates for expert employment law advisory.

Happy Holidays 🎄
20/12/2025

Happy Holidays 🎄

Congratulations to our Team Members of the Year
20/12/2025

Congratulations to our Team Members of the Year

Address

Embassy House, 3rd Floor, Suite 305, Harambee Avenue (Next To The Office Of The Deputy President)
Nairobi
00100

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00
Thursday 07:00 - 18:00
Friday 07:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+254769554444

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