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Confusion over Kenya’s matrimonial property law

Legal experts have raised concern that some provisions of the Matrimonial Property Act are in conflict with the Constitution on property rights. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: Concerns have emerged over provisions of the Matrimonial Property Act that are in conflict with the Constitution on property rights.

Sections 7 and 8 of the recently enacted Matrimonial Property Act takes away property rights during marriage and predicate them to divorce.

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