Polygamy legal in Kenya after Bill signed into law

>A law allowing men in Kenya to marry as many women as they want has been signed into law by President Uhuru Kenyatta, despite criticism from women’s groups. A statement from the presidency confirmed that the Bill, which it said “consolidates various laws relating to marriage”, had been signed into law.

TheCitizen

Habari Zinazoendana

11 years ago

BBC

Kenya's polygamy law divides opinion

The impact of polygamy on Kenya's women

 

11 years ago

BBC

Kenya president signs polygamy law

Kenya's president signs into law a bill allowing men to take as many wives as they wish without consulting existing partners.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Legal bid against Kenya security law

Kenya's opposition mounts a legal challenge against a controversial new anti-terrorism law which gives security agencies sweeping powers to detain suspects.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

15 Nov

HOMES & PROPERTY: Crucial legal issues in legal estate law

>Real estate contracts are binding legal documents. They form the bases of the sale and buying of a property. The wishes or rather the agreements, terms and conditions of the buyer and a seller in the purchase are reflected in a contract.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Female Kenyan MPs blast polygamy law

Female MPs in Kenya storm out of a late-night parliamentary session in a row over the legalisation of polygamy as a new marriage bill is passed.

 

11 years ago

BBC

'Draconian' Kenyan media bill signed

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta signs into law a media bill which journalist groups have condemned as "draconian" and an attack on democracy.

 

5 years ago

FXStreet

20 Mar

US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Goal is to get bill passed and signed by Trump on Monday

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11 years ago

IPPmedia

11 Feb

Bill on Legal Aid Provision in offing

IPPmedia
Bill on Legal Aid Provision in offing
IPPmedia
The long-awaited Legal Aid Provision Bill is in its final stage and due to be submitted to the National Assembly for approval in the near future. Justice and Constitution Affairs Deputy Minister Angela Kairuki made the announcement while addressing a media ...

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

13 Dec

LEGAL PLATFORM : What the law says about equality in workplace

Every employer has a duty to ensure he promotes equal opportunity in employment and strives to eliminate discrimination by implementing good employment policies.

 

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