Nairobi, April 9 -- The manner in which courts have handled divorce case in the recent past proves that it is no longer just about law. It is about human relationships, conflict, and the gradual recognition that marriage, at its core, is a union of free will.

The evolution of divorce law, from rigid rules focused on blame to a more nuanced system centered on reality, dignity, and personal freedom.

Today, courts no longer ask only who is at fault, but rather whether the marriage itself still exists in any meaningful sense.

And when the answer is no, the law increasingly allows people the dignity to walk away.

Part X of the Marriage Act sets the stage. It provides for the grounds upon which a marriage may be dissolved. They include irre...