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D.M Ambao Advocates

D.M Ambao Advocates is a niche practice law firm based in Nairobi with a branch in  Kajiado with an excellent reputation in conveyancing ,human rights,labour laws and consultancy circles for its high quality work, integrity, and responsiveness to clients’ needs.

Our practice aspires to offer efficient and cost-effective legal solutions that meet our esteemed clients’ needs in timely and competent manner.

The firm is also big in legal aid and probono work .

 

NAIROBI BRANCH                 NGONG BRANCH               POSTAL ADDRESS               PHONE/CELL NO:    

5TH NGONG AVENUE.              NYAKIO BUILDING               P.O BOX 1162-00502,           +254720491427.

OFFICE SUITES RM 2-16.          OFFICE SUITE 3.                  KAREN.

EMAIL

ambaoden@gmail.com

wakili@lawguide.co.ke

 

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Buying A Car in Kenya

STEPS TO TAKE WHEN BUYING A USED CAR IN KENYA

Buying a used car is an easy way of getting a car that suits your  needs, especially if you budget is limited.

The process is  easy but not so secure. With an increase in the use of classified, eCommerce and social media websites, finding a used car is as easy as clicking a button hence need for some caution to be taken when buying a car.

Here are some steps to take in exercise of due diligence.

1. If you are buying from a Private Seller, make sure you obtain copy of the logbook (Proof of ownership) from the owner.(Check and verify the details are in order i.e if log book is an original or Duplicate)If duplicate find the reasons why and ask for an abstract if possible as in some instances some people obtain loans using the original and obtain a duplicate which they sell the car using hence potential of causing problems later.Approach with due diligence if logbook is a duplicate. Don’t make any payments until you verify details as to why.It is also worth noting that a duplicate has no problem in itself and is still a valid document to enforce a transfer.

 

 

 

2. Go to NTSA and, with a fee of Ksh. 500/-, undergo a search for the vehicle. This ensures that the all duty has been paid in full. – Also makes sure that the car has not been stolen or been previously used for something illegal.

3. Write an Agreement of Sale, which will be signed by you, the owner and a witness.(you can find a sample here CAR SALE AGREEMENT SAMPLE)

4. It is advisable to pay in the form of a bankers cheque, which will in turn act as a receipt(if buying in cash it is advisable to go through a lawyer who will write an acknowledgement which acts as your receipt)

The Following are the requirements for transfer of ownership of motor vehicles and trailers:

  • A duly filled and signed transfer TrafficActFormC
  • The logbook: one is expected to fill up the first vacant ‘change’ giving his/her full name, address and signature.
  • Copies of National Identity card or passport of both buyer and seller or a Certificate of Business Registration in the case of corporate bodies.
  • Both purchase tax and transfer fee in accordance with the engine capacity rating of the vehicle.check TrafficActFormC for applicable fees
  • Pin cards of both seller and buyer.

5. Go to NTSA to register the changes on the logbook.
6 Pay the Purchase Tax and the Transfer Fee at the KRA.
7 Get your own car insurance.

Good news about the NTSA taking over  the functions above from KRA is that you can do some of those activities online through the E-Citizen Platform. The NTSA is currently piloting a system that will centralize all vehicle related functions in the country.

 

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Iseme, Kamau and Maema Advocates

IKM has been providing commercial legal services in Kenya for the last twenty five (25) years and has represented a wide variety of clients including: local companies, some of the largest multinational corporations operating in Kenya and abroad, NGOs, banks (local and international), Fortune 500 companies, listed companies , high net worth individuals, hotels, mining and exploration companies and telecommunication companies in diverse sectors in various practice areas particularly in the fields of commercial and corporate law, employment, immigration, tax, real property matters, venture capital, privatization, project financing, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, bank securities, technology and intellectual property.

IKM is a member of the DLA Piper Group, an alliance of legal practices, which includes firms with offices around the globe that are affiliated to members of the DLA Piper Practice but are not themselves members.

We are also a member of Juris East Africa, an alliance of law firms in Uganda (Sebalu & Lule Advocates), Tanzania (Ishengoma, Karume, Masha & Magai (IMMMA) Advocates), Rwanda (Equity Juris Chambers) and Burundi (Rubeya & Company Advocates). IKM has also identified a law firm in South Sudan, Lomoro & Co. Advocates through which it has been channeling its South Sudan assignments.

Our firm also has a well-established network of corresponding law firms in many countries in Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America. Through this network, IKM has access to information and materials on the latest developments in the law throughout the world. The network also provides IKM with the ability to easily serve those of its clients who have multi-jurisdictional issues.

Iseme, Kamau and Maema Advocates

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

With over 45 lawyers, Anjarwalla & Khanna is Kenya’s largest corporate law firm.
The firm has offices in both Nairobi and Mombasa and is unique in providing a broad range of legal and advisory services in Kenya’s main commercial centres. Numerous Anjarwalla & Khanna lawyers are recognised as leading lawyers in various international legal directories.

The team includes consultants, associates and trainee advocates, some of whom are solicitors of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. A number of partners have been trained in, and have practised with, leading London firms. Anjarwalla & Khanna‘s client base includes banking and financial institutions, private equity funds, venture capital and institutional equity investors, real estate developers, telecommunication companies, project developers and financiers, multilateral lenders, industrial and commercial companies, professional firms as well as government and public organizations both locally and internationally.

The firm continues to be praised for its ability to handle complex transactions and its reputation for exceptional client service. Anjarwalla & Khanna is ranked first in Kenya by various legal guides, including Chambers Global, Legal 500 and Euromoney Guide to the World’s Leading Project Finance Lawyers. According to the 2011 edition of IFLR 1000, “It might share the top tier, but Anjarwalla & Khanna is close to becoming Kenya’s sole leading firm.”

Anjarwalla & Khanna was nominated for the award of “Law Firm of the Year” in the Middle East and Africa in the 2010 and 2011 British Legal Awards.

Anjarwalla & Khanna

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Land Acquisition


Get enlightened……
the first step while buying land is to do a search at the relevant land registry to establish vital information such as who is/are the owner /s and if there is a caveat.
Did you know that land title searches at all land registries have been free since sometime mid this year?Yes,land title searches are now free at relevant land registries.
To do a search, get and fill two search forms from the land registry you want to do the search (these forms can normally be found at the photocopy area of the land registry)
Attach a copy of the title deed ( in its entirety/all pages), a copy of your identity card and a copy of your pin number.
Leave the documents at the relevant designated office at the land registry and collect them in a few hours or in a day or two depending on the efficiency of the registries’ staff.
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