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The law as a public service.

Beyond the briefs and the boardroom, the firm runs a weekly radio program, monthly community mediation clinics, and a steady pro bono practice — because a legal system only works when ordinary people can use it.

Three strands of public work

Radio. Community. Pro bono.

Law & You — Radio

A weekly plain-language radio program on law, rights, and access to justice — answering listener questions live.

Community Mediation

Monthly community mediation clinics in Kwale and Diani, helping families, traders and groups resolve disputes before they escalate.

Pro Bono Legal Aid

Free legal assistance for meritorious matters, supporting Strathmore University students in experiential learning and serving FIDA referrals.

Featured program

"Law & You" — a weekly radio conversation on rights and the law.

Every Saturday morning, Rashid takes to the airwaves to make the law less mysterious and more useful. The format is simple: a short primer on a topic that matters, then a live call-in where listeners' questions are answered in plain language.

Episodes are designed for the listener who has a question but no advocate on speed dial — and they have become a steady source of referrals, clarifications, and (occasionally) the start of a long client relationship.

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Law & You

A weekly conversation on law, rights, and access to justice. Listener questions answered live.

  • 📅 Every Saturday · 8:00 – 9:00 AM
  • 📻 Radio Salaam · Kwale & Coast broadcast
  • 🎙️ Hosted by Adv. Rashid Mbwiza
  • ☎️ Listener line · 0707 404 861 (during the show)
Recent episodes

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Ep. 47 · When a parent dies without a will

Aired · 23 Aug 2026 · 42 min

What happens to the family home, the business, the livestock, the bank account — and the steps you can take in the first 30 days. Listener calls on succession in polygamous households.

Ep. 46 · Five checks before you sign for that land

Aired · 16 Aug 2026 · 38 min

Why the search at the Lands Registry is not enough, and the five due-diligence checks that have saved Kwale buyers from years of trouble. With practical examples.

Ep. 45 · Mediation: a smarter first move

Aired · 9 Aug 2026 · 45 min

What mediation actually looks like at the Mombasa Law Courts, who pays, how long it takes, and the kind of disputes it resolves best. With a real anonymised case study.

Ep. 44 · Unfair dismissal — what the law actually says

Aired · 2 Aug 2026 · 40 min

From probation to summary dismissal — what counts as unfair, what compensation looks like, and when the Employment Court will hear your case. A practical guide for workers and HR teams.

Ep. 43 · Cohabitation, marriage, and the law in 2026

Aired · 26 Jul 2026 · 39 min

What the Law of Marriage Act does and does not protect, the rights of cohabiting partners, and the conversations every couple should have before — not after — the wedding.

Ep. 42 · Tenant rights in a tight market

Aired · 19 Jul 2026 · 36 min

What the Rent Restriction Act does for tenants, what it does not, and the practical steps to take if your landlord gives you a notice you do not understand.

Adv. Rashid Mbwiza engaging community elders and leaders outdoors
Out in the communityDisputes are settled long before they reach a courtroom — and often with elders and leaders in the room alongside the mediator.
Community Mediation Clinics

Free monthly clinics in Kwale and Diani.

Most disputes that end up in court started as a conversation that never happened. The community mediation clinics are designed to make that conversation possible — quietly, locally, and without cost to the parties.

Held monthly in rotating venues, the clinics are open to families, traders' associations, youth groups, and any other community structure that needs an honest, neutral third party in the room.

Who it is for

Families, community groups, market associations, schools, and faith communities.

What it costs

Nothing. The clinics are run on a pro bono basis as part of the firm's public service.

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Pro Bono Practice

Free legal aid where it matters most.

The firm maintains a steady pro bono practice through the Pro Bono Institute of Kenya, the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) mediator panel, and a partnership with Strathmore University supporting experiential learning.

Matters are taken on a case-by-case basis where the client has a meritorious matter and the resources to access paid legal services are limited. Referrals are welcomed from community organisations, religious institutions, and the Law Society of Kenya.

Strathmore University partnership. The firm hosts and mentors law students from Strathmore University on experiential learning placements, providing direct exposure to client work under senior supervision.

How to request pro bono assistance

  1. Send a brief written summary of the matter to probono@mbwizalaw.co.ke.
  2. Include any documents that help us understand the issue (a court summons, a demand letter, a title, etc.).
  3. We will respond within 5 working days with an initial view on whether the matter is one we can assist with.
  4. If accepted, you will be matched with the Advocate personally — there is no charge.
Out of the office

The work, as it actually looks.

Public talks, community engagements, and the informal conversations where most of this firm's work begins — long before anyone hears the word "litigation".

Addressing a community gathering at an outdoor public event
Public engagementSpeaking to community groups on rights, land, and the routes to justice that are actually open to them.
Advocate in a one-to-one client consultation at a desk
One to oneFree 30-minute consultations — the first, most important conversation, before any fee is discussed.
A mediator speaking with a party during a mediation session
In sessionCourt-annexed and community mediation — where most of these disputes are actually resolved.
Partners & supporters

The institutions that share the work.

Judiciary of Kenya Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Pro Bono Institute of Kenya Strathmore University Radio Salaam Mediation Training Institute (Int'l) EA
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