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February 8, 2026
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Marriage not a business deal, court tells woman

Marriage not a business deal, court tells woman

'Equality does not always mean equal division; each case must be assessed on its own facts.'..

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The High Court has dismissed a woman's claim for half of 33 assets alleged to be owned by her former husband, ruling she failed to prove they were matrimonial property. Justice Reuben Nyakundi emphasized that marriage is not a business deal and claims must be supported by clear evidence of contribution.

  • The applicant, VJM, sought an equal share of 33 properties from her former husband, KKM.
  • The court noted VJM provided "not a single title deed" or ownership document for the properties.
  • Justice Nyakundi highlighted that the Matrimonial Property Act does not guarantee a 50:50 division of assets and claims require "credible evidence" of contribution.

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