Fighting for Gender Equality: Matrimonial Property Division in Kenya's Legal Landscape Upon Marriage Dissolution

WILFRIDA ODHIAMBO

doi:10.5771/2363-6262-2023-4-626

Contents
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- 461–462 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 461–462
- 463–464 Foreword 463–464
- 465–484 GENDER EQUITY: EXAMINATION OF THE LAW RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN IN UGANDA Asiimwe Jackline Asiimwe Jackline 465–484
- 485–498 Cohabitation and the Law Relating to Property Sharing in Uganda Violla Nabawanda Violla Nabawanda 485–498
- 499–511 The Legal Framework for Women in the Police in Uganda – Existing Structures, Options for Improvement to Ensure a More Efficient Role of Women Violla Nabawanda Violla Nabawanda 499–511
- 512–524 WOMEN’S REPRESENTATION IN POLITICS AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN NIGERIA Ninette Nyalyen Ninyio Ninette Nyalyen Ninyio 512–524
- 525–534 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN KENYA: SETTING STANDARDS OR MISSING THE MARK? PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER EQUALTY IN KENYA. Naomi Gichuki Naomi Gichuki 525–534
- 535–546 RELIGION, COLLECTIVISM, AND HOMOPHOBIA IN UGANDA George Ocen George Ocen 535–546
- 547–561 EXAMINATION OF GENDER EQUALITY COMPLIANCE UNDER THE RWANDAN LEGAL FRAMEWORK Rosette UMUTONIWASE Rosette UMUTONIWASE 547–561
- 562–577 CHALLENGES FACING PROTECTION OF FEMALE-CHILD FROM EARLY MARRIAGES IN TANZANIA NICODEMUS USWEGE MSIKA NICODEMUS USWEGE MSIKA 562–577
- 578–591 Gender Equality and Taxation from the Rwandan Perspective Pie Habimana Pie Habimana 578–591
- 592–600 Transition to gender equality Irene Joshua Ndossy Irene Joshua Ndossy 592–600
- 601–613 Gender equality in the context of transitional justice in DRC: state of play of legal reforms Kilomba Sumaili Adolphe Kilomba Sumaili Adolphe 601–613
- 614–625 Gender Equality in the Just Energy Transition Agenda for the African Extractives Context: The Rule of Law Bernard Kengni Bernard Kengni 614–625
- 626–636 Fighting for Gender Equality: Matrimonial Property Division in Kenya's Legal Landscape Upon Marriage Dissolution WILFRIDA ODHIAMBO WILFRIDA ODHIAMBO 626–636
- 637–637 Impressum 637–637
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Fighting for Gender Equality: Matrimonial Property Division in Kenya's Legal Landscape Upon Marriage Dissolution

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WILFRIDA ODHIAMBO

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/2363-6262-2023-4-626
- ISSN online: 2363-6262
Abstract

In recent years, Kenya has witnessed significant advancements in its legal and policy framework promoting gender equality. The enactment of a new Constitution, which places a strong emphasis on equality, enhances protection against discrimination, and extends safeguards for vulnerable groups, marks a commendable step forward. Progress has been made in the past decade to ensure equality and uphold the rights of women within the institution of marriage, notably with the enactment of the Matrimonial Property Act of 2013 (the "MPA"). Notably, women in Kenya can now purchase, register, and inherit land from their parents. Despite these strides, gender disparities persist in the management and allocation of economic resources, particularly in cases of spousal death or divorce. This paper concentrates on the distribution of matrimonial property upon the dissolution of a marriage or divorce. Kenyan courts have, at times, arrived at conflicting conclusions regarding non-monetary support in both long- and short-term marriages. This leaves potential litigants, especially women, navigating the complexities of marital conflicts within the legal system without clear guidance on the significance of non-monetary contributions during divorce proceedings. The paper outlines the trajectory taken in the pursuit of gender equality concerning the division of matrimonial property upon divorce in Kenya.
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