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Family reviewing a care plan with an adviser, illustrating a trust set up for a disabled or vulnerable family member in KenyaCorporate & CommercialTrusts for a Disabled or Vulnerable Family Member in KenyaParents of a child with a disability, or families caring for a relative who cannot manage money, often…24 Sep 2026Woman reviewing papers over tea, illustrating an independent enforcer monitoring trustees under Kenyan trust lawCorporate & CommercialChoosing an Enforcer: The Watchdog Role in Kenyan TrustsA trust depends on trustees doing what the deed says, but trustees are rarely watched closely. Beneficiaries may…24 Sep 2026Woman on a video call with family on her laptop, illustrating a diaspora family managing a Kenyan family trust from abroadCorporate & CommercialRunning a Kenyan Family Trust From Abroad: A Guide for Diaspora FamiliesMany Kenyan families now live across several countries. Parents may be in Nairobi while children work in London,…24 Sep 2026Professional explaining options in a meeting, illustrating the resolution of trust and trustee disputes under Kenyan lawCorporate & CommercialRemoving a Trustee and Resolving Trust Disputes Under Kenya’s Trust Administration ActTrusts are meant to last for decades, and over that time relationships change. A trustee stops cooperating, a…24 Sep 2026Grandfather holding his grandchild, illustrating a non-charitable purpose trust that preserves family assets across generations in KenyaCorporate & CommercialNon-Charitable Purpose Trusts in Kenya: Uses Beyond CharityMost people think of a trust as something set up for family members or a charity. Kenyan law…24 Sep 2026Mother holding her young child, illustrating a testamentary trust set up through a will to provide for children in KenyaCorporate & CommercialTestamentary Trusts: Setting Up a Trust Through Your Will in KenyaNot every trust has to be set up during your lifetime. A testamentary trust is created by your…24 Sep 2026Father and adult son standing together, illustrating family company shares passing across generations through a trustCorporate & CommercialHolding Family Company Shares Through a Trust in KenyaFor many Kenyan families, the most valuable asset is not land but shares in the family company. When…24 Sep 2026Trustee taking notes while working through a trust transition checklist under the Trust Administration Act 2026Corporate & CommercialExisting Trusts and the 24-Month Deadline: A Transition Checklist for Kenyan TrusteesIf your family, charity or business already has a trust, the Trust Administration Act, 2026 affects it from…24 Sep 2026Woman signing a family trust deed at a wooden desk, wearing a Kenyan beaded braceletCorporate & CommercialRegistered or Incorporated? How to Set Up a Family Trust Under Kenya’s Trust Administration Act 2026Since 25 September 2026, every written trust in Kenya must be either registered or incorporated with the Registrar…24 Sep 2026 Talk to usNeed advice on Corporate & Commercial?Speak to an advocate about your Corporate & Commercial matter.Get in touch