Legal Documents for Kenya
Create free legal documents tailored to Kenya law. All templates comply with local legislation.
Legal System
Common law system based on the 2010 Constitution with elements of customary and Islamic law. Key legislation includes the Employment Act 2007, Companies Act 2015, and Land Registration Act 2012.
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Business (50 of 206)
Acceptable Use Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Acceptable Use Policy governing employee and user access to organisational IT systems, networks, and data, compliant with the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018 and the Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019.
Bank Account Opening Board Resolution (Kenya)
A Kenya Bank Account Opening Board Resolution authorising a company to open a bank account, designating authorised signatories, and complying with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 and Banking Act Cap. 488 requirements.
Acquisition Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Acquisition Agreement for the purchase of a business, company shares, or assets, compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015, Competition Act No. 12 of 2010, and Capital Markets Act Cap. 485A.
Advertising Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Advertising Agreement setting out terms for advertising services, placement, payment, and IP ownership, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Consumer Protection Act No. 46 of 2012.
Advisory Board Member Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Advisory Board Member Agreement setting out the role, responsibilities, compensation, confidentiality, and IP obligations of an advisory board member, governed by the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015.
Advocates Fee Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Advocates Fee Agreement setting out legal fees, billing basis, scope of retainer, and payment terms between an advocate and a client, governed by the Advocates Act Cap. 16 and the Advocates Remuneration Order.
Agency Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Agency Agreement appointing an agent to act on behalf of a principal in commercial, sales, or procurement transactions, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and Kenyan common law agency principles.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement providing a structured mechanism for resolving commercial disputes through mediation and arbitration, compliant with the Arbitration Act No. 4 of 1995 (revised 2022) and the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration Rules.
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy for companies, compliant with the Bribery Act No. 47 of 2016 s.7, the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act No. 3 of 2003, and the Public Officer Ethics Act No. 4 of 2003, covering gifts, hospitality, facilitation payments, and whistleblowing.
Anti-Money Laundering Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Anti-Money Laundering Policy for companies and reporting institutions, compliant with the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act No. 9 of 2009, the Financial Reporting Centre Act No. 11 of 2012, and FATF recommendations, covering KYC, suspicious transaction reporting, and record-keeping.
Arbitration Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Arbitration Agreement submitting an existing or future dispute to binding arbitration, compliant with the Arbitration Act No. 4 of 1995 (revised 2022), enforceable under the New York Convention 1958.
Arbitration Clause (Kenya)
A Kenya Arbitration Clause for insertion into commercial contracts, compliant with the Arbitration Act No. 4 of 1995 (revised 2022), providing binding dispute resolution through the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA) or ad hoc arbitration.
NCIA Arbitration Submission (Kenya)
A Kenya NCIA Arbitration Submission — a Request for Arbitration addressed to the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA) under the NCIA Arbitration Rules 2015, compliant with the Arbitration Act No. 4 of 1995.
Architectural Services Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Architectural Services Agreement between a client and a registered architect for design, documentation, and construction supervision services, compliant with the Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act Cap. 525 and the Kenya Institute of Architects (KIA) standard conditions.
Asset Purchase Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale and purchase of specified business assets, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23, the Income Tax Act Cap. 470, and the Stamp Duty Act Cap. 480, with KRA PIN, Capital Gains Tax, and VAT provisions.
Audit Committee Charter (Kenya)
A Kenya Audit Committee Charter establishing the mandate, composition, authority, and responsibilities of a board audit committee, compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 and Capital Markets Authority guidelines.
Bank Signatory Update Resolution (Kenya)
A Kenya Bank Signatory Update Resolution authorising changes to a company's authorised bank signatories, compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 and Banking Act Cap. 488, for submission to the company's bank.
Bid Bond (Kenya)
A Kenya Bid Bond (Tender Guarantee) issued by a bank or insurance company to a procuring entity, securing a tenderer's obligation to sign a contract if awarded, compliant with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act No. 33 of 2015.
Bill of Lading (Kenya)
A Kenya Bill of Lading issued by a carrier or shipping agent acknowledging receipt of goods for shipment, compliant with the Merchant Shipping Act No. 12 of 2009 and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act Cap. 44.
Bill of Quantities (Kenya)
A Kenya Bill of Quantities listing construction work items with quantities and rates for pricing by tenderers, compliant with the National Construction Authority Act No. 41 of 2011 and Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act Cap. 525.
Bill of Sale (Goods) (Kenya)
A Kenya Bill of Sale for goods recording the transfer of ownership of personal property, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Sale of Goods Act Cap. 31.
Board of Directors Charter (Kenya)
A Kenya Board of Directors Charter defining the board's composition, roles, responsibilities, and governance procedures under the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 and the Capital Markets Authority CG Code.
Board Observer Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Board Observer Agreement granting an investor or nominee the right to attend board meetings without voting rights, compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015.
Board Resolution (Kenya)
A Kenya Board Resolution recording a formal decision of a company's board of directors, compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015, Sections 120 and 248.
Bring Your Own Device Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy governing employee use of personal devices for work purposes, compliant with the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018 and the Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019.
Business Continuity Plan (Kenya)
A Kenya Business Continuity Plan documenting procedures to maintain critical operations during disruptions, compliant with the Central Bank of Kenya prudential guidelines and the Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019.
Business Name Registration (Kenya)
A Kenya Business Name Registration application form for sole proprietors and partnerships, compliant with the Business Registration Service Act No. 15 of 2015 and the Registration of Business Names Act Cap. 499.
Business Proposal Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Business Proposal Letter presenting a commercial offer to a potential client or partner, covering the scope of services, pricing in KES, timelines, and terms of engagement under Kenyan contract law.
Business Sale Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Business Sale Agreement for the purchase and sale of a going concern, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23, Companies Act No. 17 of 2015, and the Stamp Duty Act Cap. 480.
Carbon Credit Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Carbon Credit Agreement for the sale and purchase of verified carbon credits, compliant with the Climate Change Act No. 11 of 2016, the Forest Conservation and Management Act No. 34 of 2016, and UNFCCC Article 6 mechanisms.
Catering Contract (Kenya)
A Kenya Catering Contract governing the supply of food, beverages, and related services for events and institutional catering, compliant with the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23), the Public Health Act (Cap. 242), and Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) food safety requirements.
Cease and Desist Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Cease and Desist Letter demanding that the recipient stop specified unlawful conduct — including intellectual property infringement, defamation, harassment, breach of contract, or data protection violations — with reference to applicable Kenyan statutes and consequences of non-compliance.
Chama Constitution (Kenya)
A Kenya Chama Constitution governing a savings and investment group, compliant with the Societies Act Cap. 108, setting out membership, contributions, governance, investments, and dissolution rules.
Chama Contribution Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Chama Contribution Agreement setting out the terms on which members of a savings and investment group commit to regular financial contributions, compliant with the Societies Act Cap. 108 and the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23).
Chama Membership Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Chama Membership Agreement setting out the rights and obligations of a new or existing member joining a savings and investment group, compliant with the Societies Act Cap. 108 and the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23).
Chama Meeting Minutes (Kenya)
A Kenya Chama Meeting Minutes template for recording the proceedings, resolutions, and financial decisions of a savings and investment group meeting, compliant with the Societies Act Cap. 108 and governance best practices.
Change of Directors Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Change of Directors Form for notifying the Business Registration Service (BRS) of an appointment or cessation of a company director, compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015.
Change of Registered Office (Kenya)
A Kenya Change of Registered Office notification for companies updating their registered office address with the Business Registration Service (BRS), compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015.
Charter Party Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Charter Party Agreement for chartering a vessel for carriage of goods, compliant with the Merchant Shipping Act No. 12 of 2009 and Kenya Maritime Authority regulations for Mombasa and Lamu port operations.
Cloud Services Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Cloud Services Agreement governing cloud computing services, compliant with the Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019, the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018, and ODPC data processing requirements.
Co-Development Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Co-Development Agreement for joint development of products, software, or real estate projects, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23, Companies Act No. 17 of 2015, and Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019.
Sales Commission Agreement (Kenya)
Kenya Sales Commission Agreement defining commission rates, payment terms, and sales agent obligations under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Company Constitution (Kenya)
A Kenya Company Constitution (formerly Articles of Association) for a private limited company under the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015, covering objects, share capital, transfer restrictions, AGM/EGM procedures, board powers, and company secretary requirements.
Company Dissolution Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Company Dissolution Form enabling directors and shareholders of a private limited company to initiate voluntary striking off under the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 via the Business Registration Service eCitizen portal.
Company Liquidation Notice (Kenya)
A Kenya Company Liquidation Notice notifying creditors, employees, and other stakeholders of the commencement of voluntary winding up proceedings under the Insolvency Act No. 18 of 2015, administered through the High Court Commercial Division.
Confidentiality Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Confidentiality Agreement (mutual or one-way) protecting trade secrets, business information, and personal data, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019.
Confidentiality Undertaking (Kenya)
A Kenya Confidentiality Undertaking — a unilateral signed commitment by an individual employee, contractor, or adviser to protect an organisation's confidential information, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019.
Conflict of Interest Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Conflict of Interest Policy governing directors, employees, and officers of Kenyan companies and organisations, compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015, Public Officer Ethics Act No. 4 of 2003, and the Leadership and Integrity Act No. 19 of 2012.
Consignment Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Consignment Agreement between a consignor and consignee for the sale of goods on consignment, governed by the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23), the Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 31), and the Value Added Tax Act No. 35 of 2013.
Consultancy Retainer Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Consultancy Retainer Agreement between a client and a consultant for ongoing advisory services at a fixed monthly retainer fee, governed by the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23), the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470), and the Value Added Tax Act No. 35 of 2013.
Real Estate (50 of 63)
Agreement for Sale of Off-Plan Property (Kenya)
Legally binding off-plan property sale agreement for Kenya, covering purchase price, completion milestones, and Land Registration Act compliance.
Agricultural Land Lease Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Agricultural Land Lease Agreement for leasing farmland, compliant with the Land Act No. 6 of 2012 and the Agricultural Act Cap. 318, covering rent, permitted use, development obligations, and termination.
Land Amalgamation Application (Kenya)
A Kenya Land Amalgamation Application for combining two or more adjacent land parcels into a single title, compliant with the Physical and Land Use Planning Act No. 13 of 2019 and the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012.
Building Contract (Kenya)
A Kenya Building Contract for construction works, compliant with the National Construction Authority Act No. 41 of 2011, covering scope of works, contract sum, payment schedule, variations, and defects liability.
Caution on Land Registration (Kenya)
A Kenya Caution on Land Registration lodged under Section 71 of the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012 to protect a claimed interest in registered land by preventing the Land Registrar from processing further dealings without notifying the cautioner.
Certificate of Lease Application (Kenya)
A Kenya Certificate of Lease application and accompanying lease instrument under Section 54 of the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012, used to obtain or transfer registered leasehold title at the Land Registry.
Change of User Application (Kenya)
A Kenya Change of User Application for obtaining county government approval to change the permitted use of a property, compliant with the Physical and Land Use Planning Act No. 13 of 2019 and county land use control regulations.
Charge Over Land (Kenya)
A Kenya Charge Over Land securing a loan or obligation against registered land, compliant with the Land Act No. 6 of 2012 and the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012. Registered at the relevant Land Registry.
Commercial Lease Agreement (Kenya)
Kenyan commercial lease agreement for shops, offices, and catering premises under the Landlord and Tenant Act Cap. 301, with rent, term, and obligations.
Community Land Alienation Consent Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Community Land Alienation Consent Form recording community consent for the alienation, lease, or disposition of community land under the Community Land Act No. 27 of 2016, with approval from the Community Land Management Committee and County Government.
Community Land Management Committee Constitution (Kenya)
A Kenya Community Land Management Committee Constitution establishing the governance rules for a Community Land Management Committee (CLMC) under the Community Land Act No. 27 of 2016, covering membership, elections, meeting procedures, and alienation consent thresholds.
Community Land Registration Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Community Land Registration Form enabling a community to apply for registration of community land under the Community Land Act No. 27 of 2016, setting out community details, land particulars, CLMC membership, and governance structure for submission to the County Government.
Compulsory Acquisition Objection (Kenya)
A Kenya Compulsory Acquisition Objection enabling a landowner to formally object to a government compulsory acquisition notice under the Land Act No. 6 of 2012 and challenge inadequate compensation before the Environment and Land Court.
Construction Contract (Kenya)
A Kenya Construction Contract between an employer and a contractor for building works, compliant with the National Construction Authority Act No. 41 of 2011, the Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act (Cap. 525), and the Kenya Building Code.
Construction Payment Certificate (Kenya)
A Kenya Construction Payment Certificate issued by an architect or contract administrator certifying the value of works completed and the amount due to the contractor, consistent with the Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act (Cap. 525) and standard Kenyan construction contract practice.
Crop Sharing Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Crop Sharing Agreement between a landowner and a farmer for cultivation of agricultural land with crop proceeds shared proportionally, governed by the Land Act No. 6 of 2012 and customary tenancy principles.
Deed of Assignment (Kenya)
A Kenya Deed of Assignment transferring contractual rights, benefits, leasehold interests, or intellectual property from an assignor to an assignee, compliant with the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012 and the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Easement Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Easement Agreement granting a right of way or other land use right over a servient tenement, compliant with the Land Act No. 6 of 2012 and the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012.
Estate Agent Mandate Agreement
Formal mandate appointing a licensed estate agent to sell, let, or manage property in Kenya, setting out commission, duration, and obligations under the Estate Agents Act Cap. 533.
Residential Estate By-Laws
Governing by-laws for a residential estate or gated community in Kenya, regulating use of common areas, maintenance obligations, and resident conduct under the Physical and Land Use Planning Act.
Eviction Notice (Kenya)
A Kenya Eviction Notice served by a landlord on a tenant to vacate residential or commercial premises, compliant with the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap. 301 and the Distress for Rent Act Cap. 293.
Group Ranch Membership Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Group Ranch Membership Form under the Land (Group Representatives) Act Cap. 287, used by community land groups to register new members and record their rights and obligations within a registered group ranch.
Group Ranch Subdivision Consent
A formal consent document required for the subdivision of a group ranch in Kenya, executed in compliance with the Land (Group Representatives) Act Cap. 287 and the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012.
Historical Land Injustice Claim Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Historical Land Injustice Claim Form for submission to the National Land Commission under the National Land Commission Act No. 5 of 2012 s.14, enabling claimants to seek redress for unlawful land dispossession.
Homeowners Association Constitution (Kenya)
A Kenya Homeowners Association Constitution establishing the governance, membership rules, and dispute resolution framework for a residential estate association, registered under the Societies Act Cap. 108.
House Rules Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya House Rules Agreement setting out occupant conduct rules for residential premises under the Landlord and Tenant Act Cap. 301 and the Sectional Properties Act No. 21 of 2020.
Irrigation and Water Use Agreement
A formal agreement governing the allocation, use, and management of water resources for irrigation purposes under Kenya's Water Act No. 43 of 2016.
Land Control Board Consent Application
Apply for mandatory Land Control Board consent before completing any sale, transfer, lease, or mortgage of agricultural land in Kenya under the Land Control Act Cap. 302.
Land Sale Agreement
Create a legally binding Land Sale Agreement in Kenya for the purchase and sale of registered land under the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012, covering all essential terms including purchase price, deposits, completion date, and Land Control Board consent.
Land Search Request Form
Submit a formal Land Search Request at any Kenya Land Registry to obtain an official search certificate confirming ownership, encumbrances, and restrictions on a registered parcel under the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012 section 10.
Land Transfer Form
Prepare a Land Transfer Form in Kenya to formally transfer registered ownership of land from a vendor to a purchaser under section 38 of the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012. Essential for completing any freehold or leasehold land sale.
Commercial Office Lease Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Commercial Office Lease Agreement for letting office premises, covering rent, service charge, fit-out, and renewal rights under the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap. 301.
Retail Space Lease Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Retail Space Lease Agreement for commercial shop premises, compliant with the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap. 301 and the Land Act No. 6 of 2012.
Warehouse Lease Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Warehouse Lease Agreement for industrial storage and logistics premises, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23, the Land Act No. 6 of 2012, and the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012.
Lease Renewal Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Lease Renewal Agreement extending an existing commercial tenancy, governed by the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap. 301 and the Land Act No. 6 of 2012.
Lease Termination Notice (Kenya)
A Kenya Lease Termination Notice for landlords or tenants ending a residential or commercial tenancy, compliant with the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap. 301 and the Distress for Rent Act Cap. 293.
Leasehold Extension Application (Kenya)
A Kenya Leasehold Extension Application to the National Land Commission to extend a Government Lease on land, compliant with Land Act No. 6 of 2012 Section 56 and the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012.
Estate Management Company Agreement
Engage a professional estate management company in Kenya to manage residential or commercial property, defining duties, fees, reporting, and liability under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Mortgage Discharge Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Mortgage Discharge Form releasing a charge over land upon full repayment of a mortgage loan, compliant with the Land Act No. 6 of 2012 and the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012.
Land Mutation Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Land Mutation Form for applying to the Lands Registry to subdivide, amalgamate, or alter the boundaries of registered land parcels under the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012 and the Physical and Land Use Planning Act No. 13 of 2019.
Notice to Vacate (Kenya)
A Kenya Notice to Vacate served by a landlord or tenant under the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap. 301, the Rent Restriction Act Cap. 296, and the Land Act No. 6 of 2012, requiring vacation of leased premises on a stated date.
Property Handover / Condition Report (Kenya)
A Kenya Property Handover Form documenting the condition of premises at commencement and end of tenancy, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap. 301.
Property Management Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Property Management Agreement appointing a professional property manager to manage residential or commercial property, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Estate Agents Act Cap. 533.
Property Sale Receipt (Kenya)
A Kenya Property Sale Receipt acknowledging payment received for land or property, compliant with the Stamp Duty Act Cap. 480 and the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012.
Property Valuation Report (Kenya)
A Kenya Property Valuation Report by a registered valuer assessing market value of real property, compliant with the Valuers Act Cap. 532 and the Stamp Duty Act Cap. 480.
Application for Rectification of Register (Kenya)
A Kenya Application for Rectification of Register under Section 80 of the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012, used to correct errors, omissions, or fraudulent entries in the Land Register maintained by the Land Registry.
Rent Arrears Notice (Kenya)
A Kenya Rent Arrears Notice demanding payment of overdue rent from a residential or commercial tenant, compliant with the Landlord and Tenant Act Cap. 301 and the Distress for Rent Act Cap. 293.
Rent Receipt (Kenya)
A Kenya Rent Receipt acknowledging payment of rent by a residential or commercial tenant, compliant with the Landlord and Tenant Act Cap. 301 and the Income Tax Act Cap. 470 for PAYE and rental income tax purposes.
Rent Review Notice (Kenya)
A Kenya Rent Review Notice formally notifying a tenant of a rent increase or review under the Landlord and Tenant Act Cap. 301 s.10, compliant with notice requirements for residential and commercial premises.
Notice to Repair — Landlord to Tenant (Kenya)
A Kenya Notice to Repair served by a landlord on a tenant requiring the tenant to carry out repairs within a specified period, under the Landlord and Tenant Act Cap. 301 and the lease agreement.
Personal & Family (50 of 53)
Accident Release Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Accident Release Form by which a person injured in an accident releases the responsible party from further liability upon receipt of agreed compensation, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Work Injury Benefits Act No. 13 of 2007.
Adoption Consent Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Adoption Consent Form by which a parent or guardian gives formal consent to the adoption of a child, compliant with the Children Act No. 29 of 2022 s.155 and the Children's Court adoption procedure.
General Affidavit (Kenya)
A Kenya General Affidavit — a sworn written statement of facts — administered by a Commissioner for Oaths under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act Cap. 15, valid in Kenyan courts and government offices.
Affidavit of Loss (Kenya)
A Kenya Affidavit of Loss sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths declaring the loss of a document or item, governed by the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act Cap. 15.
Affidavit of Next of Kin (Kenya)
A Kenya Affidavit of Next of Kin sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths identifying the closest surviving relative of a deceased person, governed by the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act Cap. 15 and the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160.
Affidavit of Support (Kenya)
A Kenya Affidavit of Support sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths confirming financial support for a named person, used for visa applications, school enrolment, and court proceedings under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act Cap. 15.
Bill of Sale (Vehicle) (Kenya)
A Kenya Bill of Sale for a motor vehicle recording transfer of ownership, compliant with the Traffic Act Cap. 403 and the National Transport and Safety Authority Act No. 33 of 2012.
Birth Certificate Application (Kenya)
A Kenya Birth Certificate Application for registering a birth or applying for a certified copy, compliant with the Registration of Births and Deaths Act Cap. 149 and administered by the Civil Registration Services.
Child Custody Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Child Custody Agreement setting out parental responsibility, physical custody, visitation, and decision-making arrangements, compliant with the Children Act No. 29 of 2022 and the best interests of the child principle.
Child Support Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Child Support Agreement setting out financial maintenance obligations for a child, compliant with the Children Act No. 29 of 2022 and enforceable through the Children Court.
Clinical Trial Consent Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Clinical Trial Consent Form for informed consent in clinical research, compliant with the Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013, NACOSTI guidelines, and the Kenya National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation regulations.
Cohabitation Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Cohabitation Agreement for unmarried couples living together, setting out property rights, financial arrangements, and separation terms under the Matrimonial Property Act No. 49 of 2013 and Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Commissioner for Oaths Declaration (Kenya)
A Kenya Commissioner for Oaths Declaration enabling a deponent to swear or affirm a statutory declaration before a Commissioner for Oaths, compliant with the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act Cap. 15 and the Commissioners for Oaths Rules.
Community Policing Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Community Policing Agreement establishing the terms of cooperation between a residential or business community and local police, compliant with the National Police Service Act No. 11A of 2011 and the National Cohesion and Integration Act No. 12 of 2008.
Consumer Complaint Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Consumer Complaint Letter for lodging a formal complaint against a trader under the Consumer Protection Act No. 46 of 2012 s.87, for escalation to the Competition Authority of Kenya or the courts.
Consent for Minor Travel (Kenya)
A Kenya Consent for Minor Travel letter authorising a child to travel domestically or internationally without both parents or guardians, compliant with the Children Act No. 29 of 2022 and the Kenya Citizens and Foreign Nationals Management Service Act.
Court Affidavit (Kenya)
A Kenya Court Affidavit — a sworn written statement of fact for use in court proceedings, compliant with the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act (Cap. 15) and the Evidence Act (Cap. 80).
Court Summons Response (Kenya)
A Kenya Court Summons Response — a formal written response filed by a defendant to a summons issued by a Kenyan court, compliant with the Civil Procedure Act (Cap. 21) and the Civil Procedure Rules 2010.
Death Certificate Application (Kenya)
A Kenya Death Certificate Application for registering a death and obtaining an official death certificate from the Registrar of Births and Deaths, compliant with the Births and Deaths Registration Act Cap. 149.
Deed Poll — Name Change (Kenya)
A Kenya Deed Poll for formally changing a person's name, executed as a deed under the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23) and the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act (Cap. 15), for use with the National Registration Bureau and other Kenyan authorities.
Dependent Pass Application Support Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Dependent Pass Application Support Letter from a principal pass holder to the Department of Immigration Services, supporting a family member's application for a Class G Dependent Pass under the Kenya Citizens and Foreign Nationals Management Service Act No. 34 of 2011.
Divorce Settlement Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Divorce Settlement Agreement recording the agreed division of matrimonial property, child custody, maintenance, and ancillary matters upon dissolution of marriage, compliant with the Marriage Act No. 4 of 2014 and the Matrimonial Property Act No. 49 of 2013.
Donation Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Donation Agreement documenting the voluntary transfer of money, property, or assets from a donor to a recipient organisation or individual, compliant with the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23) and the Public Benefit Organisations Act No. 18 of 2013.
Event Participant Waiver Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Event Participant Waiver Form releasing the event organiser from liability for participant injuries, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Occupiers Liability Act Cap. 34.
General Release
A comprehensive general release document that discharges one or more parties from all claims, liabilities, and obligations under Kenyan law.
Deed of Gift
A formal Deed of Gift that legally transfers ownership of property — movable or immovable — from a donor to a donee without monetary consideration, executed under Kenyan law.
Guardianship Agreement
A formal Guardianship Agreement appointing a guardian to care for a child in Kenya, executed in compliance with the Children Act No. 29 of 2022 and subject to the best interests of the child principle.
Harambee Contributions Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Harambee Contributions Agreement formalising pledges and collections for community fundraising events under the Societies Act Cap. 108 and the Public Collections Act Cap. 106.
Immigration Sponsorship Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Immigration Sponsorship Letter confirming a sponsor's financial responsibility for a visitor or dependent under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act No. 12 of 2011 s.30, for submission to the Department of Immigration Services.
Assignment of Insurance Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Assignment of Insurance Policy transferring the rights and benefits of an insurance policy from the assignor to the assignee, compliant with the Insurance Act (Cap. 487) Section 34 and the Insurance Regulatory Authority requirements.
Insurance Claim Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Insurance Claim Form for notifying an insurer of a loss and requesting payment of benefits under an insurance policy, compliant with the Insurance Act (Cap. 487) and Insurance Regulatory Authority claim handling guidelines.
Insurance Proposal Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Insurance Proposal Form for general and short-term insurance, compliant with the Insurance Act Cap. 487 and regulated by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Kenya.
Life Insurance Proposal Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Life Insurance Proposal Form for term, whole-life, and endowment policies, compliant with the Insurance Act Cap. 487 and IRA long-term insurance regulations.
Medical Insurance Proposal Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Medical Insurance Proposal Form for private health cover, compliant with the Social Health Insurance Act No. 16 of 2024 and the Insurance Act Cap. 487, regulated by the IRA and SHA.
Letter of Authorization
A formal written authorisation granting another person or entity the power to act on the author's behalf in Kenya, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the general law of agency.
Marriage Certificate Application (Kenya)
A Kenya Marriage Certificate Application for obtaining a certified copy of a marriage certificate from the Registrar of Marriages, compliant with the Marriage Act No. 4 of 2014 s.53 and the Registration of Documents Act Cap. 285.
Marriage Settlement Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Marriage Settlement Agreement defining matrimonial property rights before or during marriage, compliant with the Matrimonial Property Act No. 49 of 2013 s.6 and the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Medical Consent for Minor (Kenya)
A Kenya Medical Consent for Minor authorising medical treatment for a child, compliant with the Children Act No. 29 of 2022 s.30 and the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act Cap. 253.
Nominee Declaration for Insurance (Kenya)
A Kenya Nominee Declaration for Insurance under the Insurance Act Cap. 487, enabling life insurance policyholders to formally nominate beneficiaries to receive policy proceeds on death — compliant with the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) requirements and the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160.
Notarization Request Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Notarization Request Form for engaging a notary public to authenticate, certify, or attest a document for use in Kenya or abroad, governed by the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act Cap. 15 and the Notaries Public Act Cap. 12.
Nyumba Kumi Neighbourhood Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Nyumba Kumi Neighbourhood Agreement anchored in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Art. 10 national values, formalising the mutual obligations of residents in a defined neighbourhood cell for crime prevention, community policing, and peaceful co-existence.
Parental Responsibility Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Parental Responsibility Agreement for unmarried parents to formalise shared parental responsibility, compliant with the Children Act No. 29 of 2022, Section 23.
Passport Application Support Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Passport Application Support Letter confirming a person's identity, citizenship, and address, required by the Department of Immigration Services under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act No. 12 of 2011.
Patient Consent Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Patient Consent Form authorising medical examination, treatment, or surgical procedures under the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act Cap. 253 and the Health Act No. 21 of 2017.
Photo and Video Release Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Photo and Video Release Form under the Copyright Act No. 12 of 2001, authorising a photographer, videographer, or organisation to use a subject's likeness, photographs, and video footage for specified commercial, editorial, or creative purposes.
Prenuptial Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Prenuptial Agreement setting out the ownership and division of assets before marriage under the Matrimonial Property Act No. 49 of 2013 s.6 and the Marriage Act No. 4 of 2014.
Resident Permit Application Support Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Resident Permit Application Support Letter issued by an employer, sponsor, or institution to support a foreign national's application for a resident permit under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act No. 12 of 2011 s.35.
Separation Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Separation Agreement recording agreed terms for spouses who are living apart, including maintenance, child custody, and property division under the Marriage Act No. 4 of 2014 and the Matrimonial Property Act No. 49 of 2013.
Sports Activity Waiver Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Sports Activity Waiver Form by which a participant voluntarily assumes all risks associated with a sports or recreational activity and releases the organiser from liability, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Sports Act No. 25 of 2013.
Statutory Declaration (Kenya)
A Kenya Statutory Declaration made under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act Cap. 15, sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths or a Magistrate for personal, civil, or administrative purposes.
Estate Planning
Charitable Trust Deed (Kenya)
A Kenya Charitable Trust Deed establishing a charitable trust for public benefit, compliant with the Trusts Act No. 11 of 2020 and applicable to NGO registration under the Non-Governmental Organisations Co-ordination Act.
Codicil (Kenya)
A Kenya Codicil to amend or supplement an existing will without revoking it entirely, compliant with the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160 and the Probate and Administration Rules.
Deed of Family Arrangement (Kenya)
A Kenya Deed of Family Arrangement enabling beneficiaries under the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160 to redistribute estate assets by mutual agreement after a grant of representation is obtained.
Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney for Kenya under the Powers of Attorney Act Cap. 56, authorising a named attorney to manage property and financial affairs even if the donor loses mental capacity.
Estate Accounts (Administration)
Formal accounts of a deceased person's estate submitted to the High Court during administration proceedings in Kenya, as required under the Law of Succession Act.
Estate Inventory (Estate)
A comprehensive schedule of all assets and liabilities in a deceased person's estate in Kenya, filed with the High Court under the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160 s.83 during probate proceedings.
General Power of Attorney (Kenya)
A Kenya General Power of Attorney under the Powers of Attorney Act Cap. 56 appointing an attorney-in-fact with broad authority to manage property, financial, legal, and business affairs on behalf of the donor.
Application for Grant of Probate (Kenya)
A Kenya Application for Grant of Probate under the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160 s.51, used by an executor named in a will to obtain court authority to administer a deceased person's estate.
Healthcare Directive (Living Will) Kenya
A Kenya Healthcare Directive (Living Will) recording advance medical decisions and appointing a healthcare proxy under the Health Act No. 21 of 2017 and Article 26 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Last Will and Testament (Customary)
Draft a Last Will and Testament in Kenya that respects customary law inheritance norms under the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160, allowing testators to distribute property including land, livestock, and household assets according to community customs.
Last Will and Testament (Islamic / Wasiyya) (Kenya)
A Kenya Islamic Will (Wasiyya) distributing an estate in accordance with Islamic law (Sharia faraid), which under Section 2(3) of the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160 governs the estate of a Muslim, adjudicated by the Kadhi Courts under the Kadhi Courts Act Cap. 11.
Last Will and Testament (Kenya) (Wills)
A Kenya Last Will and Testament directing distribution of the testator's estate, appointing an executor and guardian, compliant with the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160 Section 5.
Application for Letters of Administration (Kenya)
A Kenya Application for Letters of Administration to be appointed administrator of the estate of a person who died intestate or without appointing an executor, under the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160 s.66 and the Probate and Administration Rules.
Living Trust Agreement
Establish a revocable or irrevocable living trust in Kenya to manage and transfer assets during your lifetime and after death, governed by the Trusts Act No. 11 of 2020.
Power of Attorney — Company Affairs (Kenya)
A Kenya Company Power of Attorney authorising an agent to act on behalf of a company under the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 s.184 and the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Power of Attorney — Land Matters (Kenya)
A Kenya Land Power of Attorney authorising an agent to execute land transactions under the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012 s.55 and the Land Act No. 6 of 2012.
Renunciation of Probate (Kenya)
A Kenya Renunciation of Probate by which a named executor formally declines to apply for a grant of probate under the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160, freeing co-executors or beneficiaries to administer the estate.
Revocation of Power of Attorney (Kenya)
A Kenya Revocation of Power of Attorney formally cancelling an existing power of attorney granted to an attorney-in-fact, compliant with the Powers of Attorney Act Cap. 56.
Revocation of Will (Kenya)
A Kenya Revocation of Will formally cancelling a previously made will, compliant with the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160 Section 18 revocation requirements.
Specific Power of Attorney (Kenya)
A Kenya Specific Power of Attorney appointing an agent to act on the donor's behalf in clearly defined transactions, compliant with the Powers of Attorney Act Cap. 56 and the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Trust Deed (Kenya)
A Kenya Trust Deed establishing a private trust over assets, compliant with the Trusts Act No. 11 of 2020 and the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Unit Trust Deed (Kenya)
A Kenya Unit Trust Deed establishing a collective investment scheme, compliant with the Capital Markets Act Cap. 485A and the Trusts Act No. 11 of 2020.
Employment (50 of 62)
Agricultural Worker Employment Contract (Kenya)
A Kenya Agricultural Worker Employment Contract for farm labourers and plantation workers, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007, the Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) Order, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act No. 15 of 2007.
Letter of Appointment (Kenya)
A Kenya Letter of Appointment confirming a new employee's terms of employment, compliant with Section 9 and Section 10 of the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 and statutory deduction requirements under NSSF Act 2013 and SHIF Act 2024.
Apprenticeship Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Apprenticeship Agreement between an employer and an apprentice for structured vocational training, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 and the Industrial Training Act Cap. 237, supervised by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Bonus Scheme Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Bonus Scheme Policy setting out the employer's discretionary or contractual bonus structure, eligibility criteria, performance metrics, and payment terms, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 Section 27 and the Income Tax Act Cap. 470.
Casual Employment Contract (Kenya)
A Kenya Casual Employment Contract for workers engaged on a day-to-day basis, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 Section 37, covering daily wages, NSSF, SHIF, and termination rights.
Collective Bargaining Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Collective Bargaining Agreement between an employer and a recognised trade union, compliant with the Labour Relations Act No. 14 of 2007, Employment Act No. 11 of 2007, and the Employment and Labour Relations Court Act No. 20 of 2011.
Confirmation of Employment Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Confirmation of Employment Letter confirming an employee's current employment status, salary, and tenure for bank loans, visa applications, rental applications, and other third-party verifications, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007.
Disciplinary Procedure Policy (Kenya)
A Disciplinary Procedure Policy for Kenyan employers compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 section 41, setting out fair disciplinary processes from verbal warning through to summary dismissal.
Summary Dismissal Letter
A formal letter summarily dismissing an employee in Kenya for gross misconduct or wilful neglect under the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007.
Domestic Worker Employment Contract (Kenya)
A Kenya Domestic Worker Employment Contract setting out terms of employment for house helps, cleaners, gardeners, cooks, and nannies, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 s.9 and the National Minimum Wage Order.
Employee Handbook (Kenya)
A Kenya Employee Handbook setting out workplace policies, conduct standards, and statutory entitlements under the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007, OSHA No. 15 of 2007, and the Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019.
Employee Invention and IP Assignment (Kenya)
A Kenya Employee Invention and IP Assignment transferring ownership of inventions, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets created by an employee to the employer, under the Industrial Property Act No. 3 of 2001.
Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP)
A Kenya Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) granting employees the right to acquire company shares at a fixed price, structured under the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 s.87 and Income Tax Act.
Employment Contract (Kenya)
A Kenya Employment Contract setting out terms and conditions of employment, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007, NSSF Act 2013, SHIF Act 2024, and the Housing Levy obligations.
Fixed-Term Employment Contract
A legally binding fixed-term employment contract compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007, setting out duration, duties, remuneration, and termination terms for Kenyan employers and employees.
Equal Opportunity Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Equal Opportunity Policy prohibiting workplace discrimination and harassment, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 s.5, Constitution of Kenya 2010 Article 27, and the National Cohesion and Integration Act No. 12 of 2008.
Executive Employment Contract (Kenya)
A Kenya Executive Employment Contract setting out the terms and conditions of employment for senior management and C-suite officers, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 s.9 and the Labour Relations Act No. 14 of 2007.
Employee Expense Reimbursement Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Employee Expense Reimbursement Form for claiming business expenses incurred on behalf of an employer, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 and the Income Tax Act Cap. 470 administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
Grievance Procedure Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Grievance Procedure Policy under the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 s.10, enabling employees to raise workplace complaints through a fair, structured internal process before escalating to the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Group Life Assurance Scheme Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Group Life Assurance Scheme Agreement under the Insurance Act Cap. 487, establishing a employer-sponsored life assurance scheme providing death-in-service benefits to employees and their dependants.
Housing Levy Payroll Declaration (Kenya)
A Kenya Housing Levy Payroll Declaration recording employer deductions and remittances under the Affordable Housing Act 2024, for submission to the Kenya Revenue Authority via iTax.
Human Resources Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Human Resources Policy establishing workplace rules, recruitment, leave, discipline, and termination procedures compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 and the Labour Institutions Act No. 12 of 2007.
Independent Contractor Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Independent Contractor Agreement clearly establishing a service relationship — not employment — under the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007, Income Tax Act Cap. 470, and Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019.
Internship Agreement
A structured agreement defining the terms and conditions of an internship placement in Kenya, protecting both the host employer and the intern.
Labour Contracting Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Labour Contracting Agreement between a principal employer and a labour contractor supplying workers, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 s.11, the Labour Relations Act No. 14 of 2007, and the National Construction Authority Act No. 41 of 2011.
Leave Application Form
An official employee leave request form for Kenya workplaces, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 leave entitlement provisions under section 28.
Maternity Leave Notice (Kenya)
A Kenya Maternity Leave Notice by which a female employee notifies her employer of her intention to proceed on maternity leave, compliant with Section 29 of the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 and the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Article 27.
Employee Medical Scheme Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Employee Medical Scheme Agreement establishing employer-funded health coverage, compliant with the Social Health Insurance Act No. 16 of 2024 and the Insurance Act Cap. 487.
NSSF Beneficiary Nomination Form (Kenya)
A Kenya NSSF Beneficiary Nomination Form under Section 32 of the National Social Security Fund Act No. 45 of 2013, enabling NSSF members to nominate beneficiaries to receive their provident fund savings on death — compliant with NSSF Fund Rules and the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) guidelines.
Non-Compete Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Non-Compete Agreement restricting an employee or contractor from engaging in competing business activities after the end of their engagement, enforceable under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007.
Non-Solicitation Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Non-Solicitation Agreement restricting a former employee or contractor from soliciting the employer's clients, customers, or staff after the end of their engagement, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and enforceable before the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
NSSF Employee Registration Form (Kenya)
A Kenya NSSF Employee Registration Form used by employers to enrol new employees with the National Social Security Fund under the National Social Security Fund Act No. 45 of 2013 s.19, capturing personal, employment, and beneficiary details required for pension contributions.
Job Offer Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Job Offer Letter under the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 s.9, setting out the terms of employment offered to a prospective employee including position, salary, start date, and conditions precedent to appointment.
Workplace Accident Report Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Workplace Accident Report Form for recording and notifying workplace accidents to DOSH, compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Act No. 15 of 2007, Section 22.
Workplace Risk Assessment Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Workplace Risk Assessment Form for identifying and controlling workplace hazards, compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Act No. 15 of 2007, Section 7.
OSHA Workplace Safety Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya OSHA Workplace Safety Policy compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Act No. 15 of 2007, setting out employer duties, hazard identification, incident reporting, and worker rights under the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services.
Part-Time Employment Contract (Kenya)
A Kenya Part-Time Employment Contract for engaging employees on reduced working hours, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007, Section 9 and the Labour Relations Act No. 14 of 2007.
Paternity Leave Notice (Kenya)
A Kenya Paternity Leave Notice submitted by a male employee to claim 14 days of paid paternity leave under Section 29A of the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 as amended.
PAYE Deductions Schedule (Kenya)
A Kenya PAYE Deductions Schedule used by employers to record and calculate monthly Pay As You Earn income tax deductions for each employee under the Income Tax Act Cap. 470 s.37, showing gross pay, allowable reliefs, chargeable income, and net PAYE remitted to the Kenya Revenue Authority.
Performance Improvement Plan (Kenya)
A Kenya Performance Improvement Plan documenting specific performance deficiencies, measurable improvement targets, and a structured review timeline, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 Section 41 procedural fairness requirements.
Probation Extension Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Probation Extension Letter notifying an employee that their probationary period is being extended, with reasons stated, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 Section 42.
Employee Profit Sharing Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Employee Profit Sharing Policy distributing company profits to eligible employees, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 and the Income Tax Act Cap. 470.
Promotion Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Promotion Letter formally confirming an employee's new position, revised salary, and updated terms of employment, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007.
Recruitment and Selection Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Recruitment and Selection Policy governing the end-to-end hiring process, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007, the National Employment Authority Act, and the Constitution of Kenya 2010 equality provisions.
Redundancy Notice (Kenya)
A Kenya Redundancy Notice compliant with Section 40 of the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007, used to notify an employee of termination due to redundancy and set out the statutory entitlements payable.
Employment Reference Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Employment Reference Letter confirming a former employee's role, tenure, and conduct, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 and the Certificate of Service obligations under Section 51.
Remote Work Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Remote Work Agreement formalising work-from-home or hybrid arrangements under the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 s.9, covering duties, equipment, data security, and performance standards.
Resignation Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Resignation Letter giving formal notice of termination of employment, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 Section 36 notice requirements.
Salary Review Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Salary Review Letter formally notifying an employee of a change in remuneration, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 s.27 and setting out the revised salary, effective date, and any varied terms.
Secondment Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Secondment Agreement governing the temporary transfer of an employee from a home employer to a host organisation, compliant with the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 and the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Financial (50 of 58)
Acknowledgment of Receipt (Kenya)
A Kenya Acknowledgment of Receipt confirming that money, goods, documents, or property has been received, creating a binding evidentiary record under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Evidence Act Cap. 80.
Actuarial Valuation Certificate Request (Kenya)
A Kenya Actuarial Valuation Certificate Request submitted to a registered actuary by a retirement benefits scheme administrator, compliant with the Retirement Benefits Act No. 3 of 1997 s.32 and the Retirement Benefits Authority regulations.
Advance Payment Guarantee (Kenya)
A Kenya Advance Payment Guarantee issued by a bank or surety to secure repayment of an advance payment made to a contractor, supplier, or service provider, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Banking Act Cap. 488.
Annuity Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Annuity Agreement under which one party pays a lump sum and receives periodic annuity payments in return, compliant with the Insurance Act (Cap. 487), the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470), and the Retirement Benefits Act No. 3 of 1997.
Bank Guarantee (Kenya)
A Kenya Bank Guarantee issued by a licensed bank on behalf of a principal to a beneficiary, compliant with the Banking Act Cap. 488 and the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23, providing security for contractual or regulatory obligations.
Bill of Exchange (Kenya)
A Kenya Bill of Exchange — a negotiable instrument directing one party to pay a fixed sum to another on demand or at a specified future date, governed by the Bills of Exchange Act Cap. 27 and the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Capital Gains Tax Return (Kenya)
A Kenya Capital Gains Tax Return declaration for reporting and paying CGT at 15% on disposal of property and securities under the Income Tax Act Cap. 470 and Finance Act 2023, administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
Chama Loan Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Chama Loan Agreement governing the lending of pooled chama funds to a member, including repayment schedule, interest rate, guarantors, and default consequences, compliant with the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23) and the Societies Act Cap. 108.
Collective Investment Scheme Deed (Kenya)
A Kenya Collective Investment Scheme Deed establishing a unit trust or similar pooled investment fund, compliant with the Capital Markets Act Cap. 485A, Capital Markets (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations 2001, and CMA licensing requirements.
Convertible Note Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Convertible Note Agreement providing a short-term loan to a company that converts to equity upon a qualifying financing event, governed by the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 and the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Corporate Guarantee (Kenya)
A Kenya Corporate Guarantee under which a company guarantees the debt or performance obligations of a principal debtor to a creditor, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015.
Counter-Indemnity Agreement (Kenya)
A Counter-Indemnity Agreement under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 binding the principal debtor to reimburse a guarantor or surety for any payment made on their behalf.
Credit Sale Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Credit Sale Agreement for the sale of goods or assets on credit terms, where ownership passes immediately but the buyer pays by instalments, compliant with the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23) and the Consumer Protection Act No. 46 of 2012.
Debenture Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Debenture Agreement creating a fixed or floating charge over company assets as security for a loan, compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 and the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012.
Debt Acknowledgment (Kenya)
A Kenya Debt Acknowledgment Letter confirming a debtor's written recognition of an outstanding debt, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Limitation of Actions Act Cap. 22.
Debt Settlement Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Debt Settlement Agreement resolving an outstanding debt on agreed terms, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Limitation of Actions Act Cap. 22.
Demand Letter — Debt Recovery (Kenya)
A Kenya Demand Letter for debt recovery demanding payment of a liquidated sum under the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23), suitable for pre-action notice before proceedings in the High Court, Magistrates Court, or Small Claims Court.
Digital Lending Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Digital Lending Agreement for loans disbursed via mobile money or digital platforms, compliant with the Central Bank of Kenya Digital Credit Providers Regulations 2022 and the Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019.
Direct Debit Mandate (Kenya)
A Kenya Direct Debit Mandate authorising a service provider or creditor to debit a specified bank account for recurring payments, compliant with the National Payment System Act No. 39 of 2011 and the Kenya Bankers Association Direct Debit Scheme.
Escrow Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Escrow Agreement appointing a neutral escrow agent to hold funds or documents pending fulfilment of agreed conditions, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Trustee Act Cap. 167.
Escrow Instructions Letter
An Escrow Instructions Letter for Kenya under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23, providing binding instructions to an escrow agent on the deposit, conditions for release, and disbursement of funds held in escrow.
Factoring Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Factoring Agreement for the sale and assignment of trade receivables from a business to a factor, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Movable Property Security Rights Act No. 13 of 2017.
Floating Charge Debenture (Kenya)
A Kenya Floating Charge Debenture creating a floating charge over all present and future assets of a company, compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 s.349 and the Insolvency Act No. 18 of 2015.
Guarantee Agreement
A legally binding Guarantee Agreement through which a Guarantor undertakes to fulfil the obligations of a Principal Debtor to a Creditor if the Debtor defaults, executed under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 of Kenya.
Hire Purchase Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Hire Purchase Agreement under the Hire Purchase Act Cap. 507 for the supply of goods on instalment credit terms where ownership transfers on final payment.
Indemnity Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Indemnity Agreement under which one party undertakes to compensate another for specified losses, liabilities, or expenses, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and enforceable before Kenyan courts.
Intercompany Loan Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Intercompany Loan Agreement for loans between related companies within a group, compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 and the Income Tax Act Cap. 470 transfer pricing rules.
Invoice Template (Invoices)
A professional invoice template compliant with Kenya Revenue Authority requirements, including VAT, ETR, and KRA PIN fields for businesses trading in Kenya.
Letter of Credit (Kenya)
A Kenya Letter of Credit issued by a Kenyan commercial bank on behalf of an importer, guaranteeing payment to an exporter upon presentation of complying documents, governed by the Bills of Exchange Act Cap. 27 and UCP 600 rules adopted by Kenyan banks.
Letter of Credit Request (Kenya)
A formal application submitted by a Kenyan importer to a CBK-licensed commercial bank requesting the issuance of a documentary letter of credit in favour of an overseas supplier, governed by the Bills of Exchange Act Cap. 27 and UCP 600.
Loan Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Loan Agreement recording the terms of a personal or commercial loan, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Central Bank of Kenya Act Cap. 491.
Memorandum of Charge (Kenya)
A Kenya Memorandum of Charge creating a registered charge over land as security for a loan, compliant with the Land Act No. 6 of 2012 s.77 and the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012.
Microfinance Loan Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Microfinance Loan Agreement for licensed microfinance institutions advancing credit to small and micro-enterprise borrowers, compliant with the Microfinance Act No. 19 of 2006 and the Central Bank of Kenya prudential guidelines.
Mobile Money Agent Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Mobile Money Agent Agreement appointing an agent to conduct mobile money services on behalf of a principal under the National Payment System Act No. 39 of 2011 and the CBK Payment Service Provider Regulations 2014.
Mortgage Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Mortgage Agreement creating a charge over land as security for a loan, compliant with the Land Act No. 6 of 2012 s.77 and the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012 as administered by the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning.
Mobile Payment Merchant Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Mobile Payment Merchant Agreement governing the terms under which a merchant accepts M-Pesa, Airtel Money, or other mobile money payments, compliant with the National Payment System Act No. 39 of 2011 and Central Bank of Kenya regulations.
Payment Receipt (Kenya)
A Kenya Payment Receipt used by individuals and businesses to acknowledge the receipt of money or goods in satisfaction of a debt or transaction, compliant with the Tax Procedures Act No. 29 of 2015 and the Value Added Tax Act No. 35 of 2013, serving as proof of payment and an audit document.
Pension Scheme Rules (Kenya)
Kenya Pension Scheme Rules governing the administration, membership, contributions, investments, and benefits of an occupational retirement benefits scheme registered with the Retirement Benefits Authority under the Retirement Benefits Act No. 3 of 1997, required for RBA registration and compliance.
Pension Trust Deed (Kenya)
A Kenya Pension Trust Deed establishing an occupational retirement benefits scheme as a trust under the Retirement Benefits Act No. 3 of 1997 s.34, appointing trustees, creating the pension fund, and providing the legal foundation for RBA registration and tax-exempt status under the Income Tax Act Cap. 470.
Personal Loan Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Personal Loan Agreement between individuals recording principal, interest, and repayment terms for a private loan, enforceable under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Limitation of Actions Act Cap. 22.
Personal Loan Receipt (Kenya)
A Kenya Personal Loan Receipt acknowledging disbursement or repayment of a personal loan, serving as admissible documentary evidence under the Evidence Act Cap. 80 and supporting enforcement under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Pledge Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Pledge Agreement creating a security interest over movable assets under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Movable Property Security Rights Act No. 13 of 2017.
Proforma Invoice (Kenya)
A Kenya Proforma Invoice providing a preliminary price quotation and delivery terms, compliant with the Value Added Tax Act No. 35 of 2013 and the East African Community Customs Management Act.
Promissory Note (Kenya)
A Kenya Promissory Note — an unconditional written promise to pay a specified sum — governed by the Bills of Exchange Act Cap. 27 and enforceable in the High Court of Kenya or the Small Claims Court.
Retirement Benefits Authority Annual Return (Kenya)
A Kenya RBA Annual Return for occupational pension schemes and provident funds, satisfying the reporting obligation under Section 52 of the Retirement Benefits Act No. 3 of 1997 and RBA Regulations 2000.
Receipt Template (Kenya)
A Kenya Receipt Template for acknowledging payment of money or goods, compliant with the Tax Procedures Act No. 29 of 2015 and VAT Act No. 35 of 2013 requirements for fiscal receipts and tax invoices.
Receivership Appointment Notice (Kenya)
A Kenya Receivership Appointment Notice served by a secured creditor appointing an administrative receiver under Section 385 of the Insolvency Act No. 18 of 2015 to take control of charged assets on default.
Retention Money Guarantee (Kenya)
A Kenya Retention Money Guarantee by which a bank or surety guarantees the contractor's obligations during the defects liability period, compliant with the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
SACCO Loan Application Form (Kenya)
A Kenya SACCO Loan Application Form for members applying for a loan from a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society, compliant with the Sacco Societies Act No. 14 of 2008 s.41 and SASRA credit policy requirements.
SACCO Membership Application Form (Kenya)
A Kenya SACCO Membership Application Form for individuals applying to join a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society, compliant with the Sacco Societies Act No. 14 of 2008 s.20 and Co-operative Societies Act Cap. 490.
Government & Compliance
Company Annual Return Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Company Annual Return Form for filing with the Business Registration Service (BRS) via the eCitizen portal, compliant with Section 125 of the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015, confirming company details, directors, shareholders, and registered office.
Apostille Request Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Apostille Request Letter addressed to the High Court Registrar requesting apostille authentication of a public document for international use under the Hague Apostille Convention 1961.
Beneficial Ownership Declaration Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Beneficial Ownership Declaration Form for companies to register their beneficial owners with the Business Registration Service (BRS), compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 s.93A and the Beneficial Ownership Regulations 2020.
Company Incorporation Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Company Incorporation Form for registering a private limited company with the Business Registration Service (BRS) via eCitizen, compliant with the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 s.10.
Corporate Income Tax Return (Kenya)
A Kenya Corporate Income Tax Return preparation form for companies filing annual income tax under Income Tax Act Cap. 470 s.52 via the Kenya Revenue Authority iTax platform.
Customs Bond (Kenya)
A Customs Bond under the East African Community Customs Management Act 2004 guaranteeing payment of duties, taxes, and penalties to the Kenya Revenue Authority on behalf of an importer, exporter, or customs agent.
Customs Declaration Form (Kenya)
A Customs Declaration Form for Kenya under the East African Community Customs Management Act 2004, used to declare imported or exported goods to the Kenya Revenue Authority for duty assessment and clearance.
Environmental Impact Assessment Application
An Environmental Impact Assessment Application for Kenya under the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act No. 8 of 1999 s.58, required before commencing any scheduled project that may affect the environment.
Excise Duty Return
A formal declaration of excisable goods manufactured, imported, or supplied in Kenya, filed with the Kenya Revenue Authority under the Excise Duty Act No. 23 of 2015 to account for excise duty payable.
Freedom of Information Request (Kenya)
A Kenya Freedom of Information Request under the Access to Information Act No. 31 of 2016 s.8, compelling a public body to disclose information held by the government or state-funded entities.
Import / Export Licence Application (Kenya)
A Kenya Import/Export Licence Application for goods requiring regulatory clearance under the Import and Export (Control) Act Cap. 502, for submission to the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry and sector-specific regulators.
KRA PIN Registration Application (Kenya)
A Kenya KRA PIN Registration Application for individuals and entities to obtain a Personal Identification Number from the Kenya Revenue Authority under the Tax Procedures Act No. 29 of 2015 s.14 and the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470).
LLP Registration Form
Prepare your Limited Liability Partnership registration documents in Kenya as required by the Limited Liability Partnership Act No. 6 of 2012 s.9 for filing with the Registrar of Companies.
National Identity Card Replacement Form (Kenya)
A Kenya National Identity Card Replacement Form for applying to the National Registration Bureau for a replacement ID card following loss, theft, or damage, under the Registration of Persons Act Cap. 107 Section 4 and the Registration of Persons (Amendment) Act 2022.
NCA Contractor Registration Form (Kenya)
A Kenya NCA Contractor Registration Form for applying to the National Construction Authority for contractor registration or renewal under the National Construction Authority Act No. 41 of 2011 Section 14 and the NCA (Registration of Contractors) Regulations 2014.
NEMA Permit Application (Kenya)
A Kenya NEMA Permit Application under the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act No. 8 of 1999 s.67 and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations (Legal Notice No. 101 of 2003) — required for any project, development, or activity that may significantly affect the environment.
NGO Registration Form (Kenya)
A Kenya NGO Registration Form for submission to the NGO Co-ordination Board under Section 10 of the Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Act Cap. 134, covering organisation details, objectives, founders, and funding sources.
NTSA Vehicle Inspection Request (Kenya)
A Kenya NTSA Vehicle Inspection Request form under the Traffic Act Cap. 403, used to apply to the National Transport and Safety Authority for a roadworthiness inspection of a motor vehicle, trailer, or public service vehicle.
NTSA Vehicle Transfer Form (Kenya)
A Kenya NTSA Vehicle Transfer Form under Traffic Act Cap. 403 s.15, used to notify the National Transport and Safety Authority of the change of ownership of a registered motor vehicle and update the NTSA Motor Vehicle Register accordingly.
PAYE Return Form (Kenya)
A Kenya PAYE Return Form used by employers to report and remit monthly Pay As You Earn income tax deductions to the Kenya Revenue Authority under the Income Tax Act Cap. 470 s.37 and the Tax Procedures Act No. 29 of 2015, filed via the KRA iTax portal by the 9th of each month.
Petition for Bankruptcy (Kenya)
A Kenya Petition for Bankruptcy filed by a debtor or creditor under the Insolvency Act No. 18 of 2015 Section 52, initiating personal insolvency proceedings before the High Court of Kenya to obtain a bankruptcy order and discharge from qualifying debts.
Petition to County Assembly (Kenya)
A Kenya Petition to County Assembly under Article 119 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, enabling citizens and organisations to formally request county legislative action, inquiry, or redress from their County Assembly.
Petition to Parliament (Kenya)
A Kenya Petition to Parliament under Article 119 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, enabling any person to formally petition the National Assembly or Senate to consider legislation, conduct oversight, or take action within Parliament's constitutional authority.
Public Participation Submission (Kenya)
A Kenya Public Participation Submission for presenting citizen views on legislation, policies, or county budgets, compliant with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Art. 10 and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012.
Public Procurement Contract (Kenya)
A Kenya Public Procurement Contract formalising the award of a government tender under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act No. 33 of 2015, Section 136, and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations 2020.
Public Procurement Tender Document (Kenya)
A Kenya Public Procurement Tender Document for submitting a compliant bid in response to a government invitation to tender under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act No. 33 of 2015 and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations 2020.
Small Claims Court Claim Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Small Claims Court Claim Form for filing civil claims up to KES 1,000,000 under the Small Claims Court Act No. 2 of 2016, Section 13, before the Small Claims Court administered by the Judiciary of Kenya.
Society Registration Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Society Registration Form for applying to register a society with the Registrar of Societies under the Societies Act Cap. 108, Section 5, administered by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.
Stamp Duty Assessment Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Stamp Duty Assessment Form used to declare the value of a transaction subject to stamp duty, request assessment by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and pay the stamp duty due under the Stamp Duty Act Cap. 480 before registration of a conveyance, lease, or other dutiable instrument.
Tax Agent Authorisation Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Tax Agent Authorisation Form empowering a registered tax agent to act on behalf of a taxpayer before the Kenya Revenue Authority, compliant with the Tax Procedures Act No. 29 of 2015 s.12.
Tax Appeal Memorandum — TAT (Kenya)
A Kenya Tax Appeal Memorandum for filing an appeal before the Tax Appeals Tribunal under the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act No. 40 of 2013 s.13, challenging a KRA assessment or objection decision.
Tax Compliance Certificate Application (Kenya)
A Kenya Tax Compliance Certificate Application to the Kenya Revenue Authority confirming that all tax obligations are up to date, compliant with the Tax Procedures Act No. 29 of 2015 s.26.
Tax Objection Notice (Kenya)
A Kenya Tax Objection Notice filed with the KRA Commissioner under the Tax Procedures Act No. 29 of 2015 s.51 to formally dispute a tax assessment, penalty, or decision.
Turnover Tax Return (Kenya)
A Kenya Turnover Tax Return for small businesses, compliant with Section 12C of the Income Tax Act Cap. 470 and the KRA iTax filing requirements.
VAT Registration Form (Kenya)
A Kenya VAT Registration Form for businesses reaching the taxable turnover threshold under Section 5 of the Value Added Tax Act No. 35 of 2013, enabling registration with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for Value Added Tax obligations.
VAT Return Form (Kenya)
A Kenya VAT Return Form for monthly reporting of output tax charged and input tax claimed by VAT-registered businesses under Section 34 of the Value Added Tax Act No. 35 of 2013, filed through the KRA iTax portal.
Withholding Tax Certificate (Kenya)
A Kenya Withholding Tax Certificate issued by a withholding agent to a payee confirming the amount of tax deducted at source under Section 35 of the Income Tax Act Cap. 470 and remitted to the Kenya Revenue Authority.
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