Mundui Murai Law

27/08/2025

💡 Who Owns an Idea? Protecting Innovation in Kenya

From fintech to creative industries, innovation is the lifeblood of Kenya’s economy. But behind every great idea lies a critical question: how do you protect it?

This is where Intellectual Property (IP) and Innovation Law steps in. It governs the rights of creators and innovators, covering:

🔹 Copyright – protecting artistic, literary, and technological works.
🔹 Patents – securing new inventions and processes.
🔹 Trademarks – safeguarding business identity and brand.
🔹 Industrial designs & trade secrets – protecting unique product designs and confidential know-how.

For entrepreneurs, startups, and creators, understanding this area of law isn’t optional it’s essential. Proper registration and legal safeguards ensure that your innovation works for you and not against you.

At Mundui Murai Advocates, we help innovators navigate this complex legal space from registration to enforcement so their ideas remain protected, respected, and profitable.

👉 Learn more about our practice areas here: https://www.munduimurai.com/

💬 What’s your biggest concern when it comes to protecting your ideas?

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01/06/2025

03/09/2024

Do I need a Trust for my children?

A Family Trust provides continuity of the estate /property of the grantor by ensuring that the estate/property devolves to future generations and more importantly through capable and reliable people/trustee. It protects the beneficiaries in the event of bankruptcy, divorce or death.
Your children may not be able to manage your estate in the event of crisis under the age of 18, but a trust fund ensures that their physical needs like Education, Health care, Accommodation amongst others are taken care of despite such occurrences.

Benefits include the following:
1. Asset Protection and Management: A trust allows you to specify how and when your children will receive their inheritance, which can be beneficial if they are minors or you have concerns about their ability to manage money responsibly.

2. Avoiding Probate: Assets placed in a trust can bypass the probate process, leading to a quicker and more private transfer of assets to your children.

3. Tax Considerations: Depending on your estate's size, a trust may offer tax advantages, such as reducing estate taxes or protecting assets from creditors.

4. Special Needs: If you have a child with special needs, a special needs trust can ensure they receive their inheritance without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits.

5. Blended Families and Specific Wishes: If you have children from different relationships or specific wishes for how your assets should be distributed, a trust can ensure these wishes are followed.

To incorporate a Trust talk to us at 0713/0101 874830.

05/08/2024

7 Things You Should Know Legally to Claim Funds left by your deceased loved one from Safaricom.

1. You’ll need your Original ID

2. A letter from Chief or County Commissioner

3. An Original Copy of the Deceased Death Certificate

4. Fill a Claim Form from Safaricom

5. An Affidavit of Status stating your relationship with deceased.

6. Once the lawyer signs, take the Affidavit and duly filled Claim Form back to Safaricom

7. Depending on the amount, Safaricom will advise on whether a Grant of Probate/Grant Letter of Administration intestate or a Letter from the Public Trustee is required or whether the Affidavit is sufficient then the funds will be transferred to you.

For assistance with the legal compliance requirements, Contact us at Mundui Murai Advocates at [email protected] or 0713/0101 874830

06/05/2022

💥Bursting Myths In Law #6: My case will drag on and I won’t receive benefits for a long time.💥

MYTH: My case will drag on and I won’t receive benefits for a long time.

👉No two cases are exactly the same and they certainly don’t adhere to a specific timeline. While it’s true that some cases will take a few years to reach a conclusion, others don’t take nearly as long.

👉Your attorney can give you a better idea of how long it’ll take, but keep in mind that this is just a general estimate.

👉Check in again tomorrow for #5.

👉Mundui Murai Advocates is recognized as one of the most competent and diligent teams of lawyers helping clients from all spheres.

👉Talk to us today if you need any legal help.
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06/05/2022

💥💥 SUMMARY OF THE CASE FLOW PROCESSES IN CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC MATTERS IN KENYA💥💥
Next time you need info about how criminal and traffic cases flow in Court, come back here for reference.
👉Talk to us today if you need any legal help.
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06/05/2022

💥Bursting Myths In Law #5: If you are a victim of a crime, you decide whether to “Press Charges” or not. 💥

MYTH: If you are a victim of a crime, you decide whether to “Press Charges” or not.

👉That’s not exactly true. Certainly the willingness of the victim to testify against the criminal is important but the prosecutor’s job is to apply the law on behalf of the victim and also on behalf of the State and ALL its people.

👉It’s the Prosecuting attorney who decides whether to pursue charges, or not.

👉Check in again tomorrow for #6.

👉Mundui Murai Advocates is recognized as one of the most competent and diligent teams of lawyers helping clients from all spheres.

👉Talk to us today if you need any legal help.
https://www.munduimurai.com/ | [email protected]

06/05/2022

💥Bursting Myths In Law #4: Patents and NDAs will keep others from stealing your ideas💥

MYTH: Patents and NDAs will keep others from stealing your ideas

👉They're a good idea in most cases, but won't stop anyone from stealing your ideas. It happens all the time and not just by shady figures, but by big, reputable companies, as well.

👉Ironically, filing for a patent actually discloses the idea to everyone, which is why it's called a patent disclosure.

👉Check in again tomorrow for #5.

👉Mundui Murai Advocates is recognized as one of the most competent and diligent teams of lawyers helping clients from all spheres.

👉Talk to us today if you need any legal help.
https://www.munduimurai.com/ | [email protected]