You don't need to be arrested for civil matters like debt and rent in Kenya. Immani lets you file a dispute against the other party's phone number for KSh 100, and they'll be notified immediately. This is because the police are not the right place to resolve civil disputes like debt and rent.

In Kenya, the police are only supposed to deal with crimes like theft, assault, and robbery. Civil matters like debt and rent are handled by the courts, not the police. So, when you go to the police station to report a civil matter, they'll often tell you that it's a "civil matter, nenda korti" (go to court). This means you need to take the matter to the Small Claims Court or a higher court to resolve it.

But what if you can't afford a lawyer or don't know where to start? That's where Immani comes in. Our platform lets you file a dispute against the other party's phone number for KSh 100, and they'll be notified immediately. You can then engage with the other party directly and try to resolve the issue amicably.

Here's what happens next:

1. You file a dispute against the other party's phone number for KSh 100.
2. The other party is notified immediately and has a private window to respond.
3. If they respond, you can engage with them directly and try to resolve the issue amicably.
4. If you can't resolve the issue, the dispute becomes visible to anyone who looks up the phone number within Immani.
5. This usually prompts a response from the other party, and you can then try to resolve the issue again.
6. Once you've reached an understanding, you can close the dispute and move on.

Immani Legal AI can also help you understand your rights and the law surrounding debt and rent in Kenya. Our free AI legal assistant can answer your questions about Kenyan law, including the Employment Act 2007, the Small Claims Court Act, and the Consumer Protection Act.

What Immani Legal AI can do:

• Answer your questions about Kenyan law
• Analyze documents you upload (contracts, demand letters, court rulings)
• Draft legal documents (demand letters, affidavits, plaints, statements of defence, settlement agreements, legal memos, witness statements)
• Compare two documents side by side clause by clause
• Search for Kenyan precedents
• Look up legal terms in plain language with Kiswahili equivalents

What happens if I'm arrested for a civil matter?

If you're arrested for a civil matter like debt or rent, you should immediately ask to speak to a lawyer. The police are not supposed to detain you for civil matters, and you should be released as soon as possible.

Can I use Immani if I'm not in Kenya?

No, Immani is only available in Kenya. If you're not in Kenya, you should contact the relevant authorities in your country to report the civil matter.