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June 12, 2026
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High Court Rules Marriage Certificate Is Not the Only Proof in Property Disputes

High Court Rules Marriage Certificate Is Not the Only Proof in Property Disputes

A court decision is raising fresh debate over how assets are divided when relationships break down after years of cohabitation...

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The High Court has ruled that a marriage certificate is not the sole determinant in property division during divorce, recognizing the value of non-monetary contributions to a marriage.

  • The court affirmed that contributions such as cooking, child-rearing, and home management can warrant a share of property.
  • The ruling was made by Justice Charles Kariuki and stemmed from a case involving a woman seeking recognition for her contributions after two decades of domestic labor.
  • In a specific case, a woman was awarded a 30 percent beneficial interest in matrimonial properties, despite lacking documentary financial evidence.

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