Civil litigation in Kenya
When disputes arise, whether over a broken contract, a road accident, a property boundary, or an unpaid debt. Civil litigation is the legal process that resolves them. At Doreen Munyua Waiyaki & Company Advocates, we represent individuals, businesses, and organizations across Kenya’s courts with strategic, experienced, and results-driven advocacy.
What is civil litigation?
Civil litigation refers to any legal dispute between two or more parties, individuals, companies, or institutions that is resolved through Kenya’s court system. Unlike criminal cases, civil litigation does not involve imprisonment. Instead, it seeks remedies such as financial compensation, court orders, injunctions, or declarations of rights.
In Kenya, civil matters are heard before the Magistrates’ Courts, the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court. Depending on the nature and value of the claim. Our advocates are experienced litigators at every level of Kenya’s judicial hierarchy.
Our civil litigation services
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Contract disputes
Breach of contract claims between individuals, businesses, and institutions. -
Debt recovery
Recovering unpaid debts for creditors and defending debtors against unjust claims. -
Personal injury claims
Road accidents, workplace injuries, and negligence claims for individuals and insurers. -
Property & land disputes
Boundary disputes, trespass, adverse possession, and title deed challenges.
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Injunctions & orders
Urgent court orders to preserve rights, freeze assets, or stop harmful actions. -
Defamation & reputation
Protecting individuals and organisations from false and damaging statements. -
Judicial review
Challenging unlawful decisions by public bodies, government agencies, and regulators. -
Corporate civil disputes
Shareholder disputes, directorship conflicts, and company wind-up proceedings.