Kenyan legal experts warn that courts will uphold prenuptial agreements, even if seemingly unfair, unless clear evidence of fraud, coercion, or manifest injustice is presented. The judiciary maintains a strict stance on enforcing these contracts, reflecting a high threshold for intervention and a refusal to "rewrite bad bargains."

• 9,315 divorce cases are currently pending across Kenya’s courts, as per the State of the Judiciary Annual Report 2024.
• The legal advisory was issued by boutique tax and legal advisory firm Tarra Agility Africa.
• The central principle, reinforced by cases like DNK v GS [2023] and QMAO v DAW [2024], is that prenuptial agreements are binding contracts under the Matrimonial Property Act, 2013, and equity does not rescue parties from poor decisions.

An Eldoret Court has ruled that the constitutional rights of a transgender woman were violated during her detention and medical examination. Shieys Chepkosgei was subjected to involuntary body searches and forced medical procedures at Eldoret Women’s Prison and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH).

• The court awarded Sh500,000 in damages to Shieys Chepkosgei.
• Justice R. Nyakundi found violations against Chepkosgei’s rights to privacy, dignity, and equal protection by the Kenya Prisons Service and MTRH.
• The judgment recognized her right to self-identity and urged Parliament to develop legal frameworks to protect transgender rights, recommending provisions to complement the Intersex Persons Bill, 2024.

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, outgoing President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), emphasized at the Law Society of Kenya’s 2025 Annual Conference that the rule of law is crucial for Africa's prosperity. He stated that transparent governance, fair contract enforcement, and justice for all citizens are vital, attracting foreign direct investments to countries with political stability and low corruption.

• Africa faces a $100 billion annual gap in foreign direct investment due to weak rule of law and "vulture fund" cases.
• Dr. Adesina highlighted the need for an independent judiciary and strong regulatory frameworks to build trust with foreign investors.
• He urged African nations to strengthen judicial independence and reform natural resource laws to ensure benefits reach communities and not just elites.