🖋️ Introduction:
Contracts are the foundation of every business relationship. Whether you’re entering into a supplier agreement, investor term sheet, client onboarding form, or a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), the details matter.
Yet many businesses — especially startups, fintechs, and SMEs — either skip legal review or rely on generic templates. This shortcut may seem cost-effective in the short term, but the long-term consequences can be financially damaging and legally risky.
At S.N. Nyaga & Company Advocates, we help businesses manage this risk through fast, affordable, and strategic contract reviews.
1. What a Contract Review Really Means
A proper contract review goes beyond spotting typos. It involves:
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Identifying hidden liabilities, ambiguous clauses, and one-sided terms
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Ensuring compliance with Kenyan law, international treaties (if cross-border), or regulatory frameworks (especially in fintech, PSP, forex, or gaming)
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Clarifying obligations, payment terms, dispute resolution, and termination rights
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Flagging clauses that limit your options — such as exclusivity, auto-renewals, or unfair penalties
2. NDAs: Simple But Often Dangerous
Non-Disclosure Agreements are often signed without much thought — yet these are legally binding contracts. Risks include:
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Overly broad definitions of “confidential information”
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No clear time limit on confidentiality
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Clauses that transfer IP ownership unknowingly
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NDAs that limit your right to work with others in the same field
Pro Tip: Always ensure mutuality in NDAs. A one-way NDA rarely protects your interests.
3. The Cost of Not Reviewing Your Contracts
What can go wrong?
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A vendor sues for breach based on unclear terms
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You pay for services you didn’t intend to renew
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An investor enforces a clause giving them undue control
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An employee or contractor walks away with your IP
These legal issues are expensive to resolve — often 10x more than the cost of a preventive legal review.
4. Benefits of an Efficient Review Process
At S.N. Nyaga & Company Advocates, we know time is money. Our streamlined review process offers:
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24–48 hour turnaround for standard NDAs and service agreements
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Highlighted red flags with suggested revisions
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Strategic advice to help you negotiate better terms
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Option for fixed-fee reviews so you can budget confidently
This means less back-and-forth, less delay, and contracts that protect your bottom line.
5. How We Help Our Clients
Whether you’re a fintech onboarding merchants, a startup raising capital, or a foreign investor contracting Kenyan partners, we support you with:
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Full contract review and negotiation support
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NDA drafting (one-way, mutual, investor-specific)
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Employment and contractor agreement reviews
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Commercial lease or supplier contract vetting
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Advisory on dispute resolution clauses (arbitration, jurisdiction)
Smart Legal = Smart Business
Legal is not just about compliance — it’s about strategic protection. A well-reviewed contract helps you:
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Avoid costly disputes
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Strengthen relationships
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Gain confidence in every deal
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Save thousands in future legal costs
📧 Need a Contract or NDA Reviewed?
Send us your draft or agreement for a free initial assessment. We’ll guide you on what needs improvement and how fast we can turn it around.
📩 Email: info@snnyagaadvocates.co.ke
🌐 Website: www.snnyagaadvocates.co.ke
📍 Based in Nairobi | Serving SMEs and fintechs across Africa
