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| 2011-11-01 | KEN-2011-L-89315 |
Kenya
General provisions | |
Political Parties Act (Act No. 11 of 2011).
Legislation on-line, Kenya Law Reports, National Council for Law Reporting (PDF) (consulted on 2012-02-10)
Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Registration and Regulation of Political Parties
Part III - Political Parties Disputes Tribunal
Part IV - Formation, Registration and Regulation of Political Parties
Part V - Funding and Accounts of Political Parties
Part VI - General Provisions
Part VII - Transitional Provisions
Repeals Act No. 10 of 2007 on Political Parties.
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| 2011-09-05 | KEN-2011-L-89316 |
Kenya
General provisions | |
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act (Act No. 22 of 2011).
Legislation on-line, Kenya Law Reports, National Council for Law Reporting (PDF) (consulted on 2012-02-10)
AN ACT of Parliament to establish the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission pursuant to Article 79 of the Constitution, to provide for the functions and powers of the Commission, to provide for the qualifications and procedures for the appointment of the chairperson and members of the Commission, and for connected purposes.
Amends section 2 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (Act No.3 of 2003) and repeals Part III of No.3 of 2003.
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| 1995-05-31 | KEN-1995-L-41939 |
Kenya
General provisions | |
Kenya Revenue Authority Act, 1995 (No. 2 of 1995).
Kenya Gazette Supplement, 1995-06-05, No. 36, pp. 27-39
Establishes the Kenya Revenue Authority as the central body for the assessment and collection of revenue.
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| 1970 | KEN-1970-R-49536 |
Kenya
General provisions | |
Local Government Elections Rules (L.N. 202 of 1970).
Laws of Kenya, 1986, Government Printer, Nairobi, Kenya, pp. 181-207
Revised through L.N. 204 of 1983.
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Basic text(s):
1963 (KEN-1963-L-49535)
Local Government Act (Chapter 265) (L.N. 256 of 1963). |
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| 1963 | KEN-1963-L-49535 |
Kenya
General provisions | |
Local Government Act (Chapter 265) (L.N. 256 of 1963).
Laws of Kenya, 1986, Government Printer, Nairobi, Kenya, pp. 1-178
Revised through Act No. 11 of 1984.
Date of entry into force: 1963-04-30
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Implementing text(s):
1970 (KEN-1970-R-49536)
Local Government Elections Rules (L.N. 202 of 1970). |
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| 1961-07-15 | KEN-1961-R-28546 |
Kenya
General provisions | |
Council of State (Privileges and Immunities) Regulations, 1961 [L.N. No. 405]
Kenya Gazette Supplement, Legislative Supplement, 1961-07-25, No. 36, p. 685
Specifies privileges and immunities for members of the Kenya Council of State.
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| 2010-08-27 | KEN-2010-C-84786 |
Kenya
Constitutional law | |
The Constitution of the Republic of Kenya, 2010.
Constitutions of the Countries of the World [proposed Constitution], 2010-07, Worlfrum R. and Grote R., Oceana, New York, USA, 162 p.
Published Draft - May 6 2010, Attorney-General, Office of Public Communications, Kenya (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-01)
Constitution on-line, Official Law Reports of the Republic of Kenya, Kenya Law Reports (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
Chapter I - Sovereignty of the People and Supremacy of the Constitution
Chapter II - The Republic
Chapter III - Citizenship
Chapter IV - The Bill of Rights
Chapter V - Land and Environment
Chapter VI - Leadership and Integrity
Chapter VII - Representation of the People
Chapter VIII - The Legislature
Chapter IX - The Executive
Chapter X - Judiciary
Chapter XI - Devolved Government
Chapter XII - Public Finance
Chapter XIII - The Public Service
Chapter XIV - National Security
Chapter XV - Commissions and Independent Offices
Chapter XVI - Amendment of this Constitution
Chapter XVII General Provisions
Chapter XVIII - Transitional and Consequential Provisions
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Related text(s):
2008-12-11 (KEN-2008-L-82567)
The Constitution of Kenya Review Act, 2008 (No. 9 of 2008). |
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| 2008-12-11 | KEN-2008-L-82567 |
Kenya
Constitutional law | |
The Constitution of Kenya Review Act, 2008 (No. 9 of 2008).
Act on-line, Kenya Law (www.KenyaLaw.org) (consulted on 2009-12-22)
Establishes the Committee of Experts on Constitutional Review to review the current constitution.
Date of entry into force: 2008-12-22
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| 1993-01-15 | KEN-1993-R-34096 |
Kenya
Constitutional law | |
National Assembly Elections (Election Petition) Rules, 1993 (L.N. No. 14 of 1993)
Kenya Gazette, Supplement, 1993-01-29, No. 5, pp. 25-35
Provides for rules in respect of contents and form of election petition, appointment of advocates by petitioner and respondent, deposit of money by way of security for costs, charges and expenses payable by the petitioner, and time and place for trial and related matters. Revokes the National Assembly Elections (Election Petition) Rules. Made under section 23(3) of the National Assembly and Presidential Elections Act.
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| 1992-11-26 | KEN-1992-R-32904 |
Kenya
Constitutional law | |
National Assembly Elections (Election Petition) (Amendment) Rules 1992 (L.N. No. 434 of 1992)
Kenya Gazette, Supplement, 1992-12-11, No. 98, pp. 967-970
Amendments in respect of affidavits of witnesses, delivery of documents by returning officers and time-limits. Made under the National Assembly and Presidential Elections Act.
Date of entry into force: 1992-11-13
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| 1969 | KEN-1969-C-56765 |
Kenya
Constitutional law | |
Constitution of Kenya (as amended)
Laws of Kenya (revised edition), 2001, 103 p.
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 2008-08, G. H. Flanz, ed., Oceana, Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA
Constitution (as amended), LawAfrica Publishing Limited (consulted on 2006-11-10)
Constitution on-line, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa (PDF) (consulted on 2009-12-21)
Official revised 1998 edition of the 1969 Constitution, including amendments incorporated in Act No. 9, 1997. Significant changes include: Chapter 1, s. 1A - Specifies that the Republic of Kenya shall be a multi-party, democratic state; Chapter 2, s. 7 - provides for the resumption of the presidency; Chapter 3 - changes procedures for the appointment of the Election Commission and makes it responsible for the promotion of free and fair elections; Chapter 5, s. 82 and 84 - provides, respectively, new protections against discrimination based on sex and recourse to the Court of Appeal in cases involving Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.
Date of entry into force: 1998
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Related text(s):
2008-12-11 (KEN-2008-L-82567)
The Constitution of Kenya Review Act, 2008 (No. 9 of 2008). |
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| 2007-10-22 | KEN-2007-L-77502 |
Kenya
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
The Employment Act, 2007 (No. 11 of 2007).
Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 107, 2007-10-26, pp. 357-436  (Text in English)
Kenya Law Reports, National Council for Law Reporting, Kenya (consulted on 2008-04-07)
Part I - Preliminary
Part II - General Principles [prohibition of forced labour, discrimination in employment and sexual harasement]
Part III - Employment Relationship
Part IV - Protection of Wages
Part V - Rights and Duties in Employment
Part VI - Termination and Dismissal
Part VII - Protection of Children
Part VIII - Insolvency of Employer
Part IX - Employment Records
Part X - Employment Management
Part XI - Foreign Contracts of Service
Part XII - Disputes Settlement Procedure
Part XIII - Miscellaneous Provisions
Date of entry into force: 2008-06-02. (LN No. 61 of 2008 - Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 38 of 27 May 2008)
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Repealed text(s):
1976 (KEN-1976-L-13617)
The Employment Act. Chapter 226 (No. 2 of 1976) [revised edition]. |
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| 1976 | KEN-1976-L-13617 |
Kenya
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
The Employment Act. Chapter 226 (No. 2 of 1976) [revised edition].
Laws of Kenya, 1984, pp. 1-34
Act covers various aspects of employment. Part I establishes the Labour Advisory Board. Part II regulates conditions of employment, specifically, payment of wages, leave, housing, health, welfare, medical services, contracts of service, termination and dismissal. Part III concerns foreign contracts of service. Part IV describes provisions relating to women and young persons. Part V sets forth rules for records, penalties and judicial proceedings. Consolidated text.
Date of entry into force: 1976-05-03
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Repealing text(s):
2007-10-22 (KEN-2007-L-77502)
The Employment Act, 2007 (No. 11 of 2007). |
Implementing text(s):
1978-11-23 (KEN-1978-R-28289)
Employment Act (Exemption of Provisions) (Amendment) Order, 1978 [L.N. No. 246]
1977-07-29 (KEN-1977-R-28305)
The Employment (Foreign Contracts of Service) Rules, 1977 [L.N. No. 224]
1977-07-25 (KEN-1977-M-28335)
The Employment Act (No. 2 of 1976) Exemption [L.N. No. 211]
1977-06-06 (KEN-1977-R-13387)
Employment of Juveniles at Sea (Medical Examination) Rules 1977. L.N. No. 158.
1977-06-06 (KEN-1977-R-28306)
The Employment (Sanitation) Rules, 1977 [L.N. No. 159]
1977-06-06 (KEN-1977-R-28307)
The Employment of Juveniles at Sea (Medical Examination) Rules, 1977 [L.N. No. 158]
1977-06-06 (KEN-1977-R-28308)
The Employment (Medical Treatment) Rules, 1977 [L.N. No. 157]
1977-06-06 (KEN-1977-R-28309)
The Employment Service Rules, 1977 [L.N. No. 156]
1976-05-26 (KEN-1976-R-28310)
The Employment Act (Exemption of Provisions) (No.2) Order, 1976 [L.N. No. 94]
1976-04-20 (KEN-1976-R-28311)
The Employment Act (Exemption of Provisions) Order, 1976 [L.N. No. 65] |
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| 1995-08-10 | KEN-1995-L-43145 |
Kenya
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Arbitration Act 1995 (No. 4 of 1995).
Kenya Gazette Supplement, 1995-08-18, No. 53, pp. 61-83
Provides comprehensive regulations concerning arbitration procedures. Part II contains general provisions; Part III relates to the composition and jurisdiction of arbitral tribunals. Part IV governs conduct of arbitral proceedings. Arbitral awards and the termination of proceedings are covered in Part V. Part VI regulates the recourse to higher courts against arbitral awards; Part VII covers the recognition and enforcement of awards.
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| 1948 | KEN-1948-R-49540 |
Kenya
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Bankruptcy Rules.
Laws of Kenya, 1982, Government Printer, Nairobi, Kenya, pp. 107-253
Revised through L.N. 29 of 1977.
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| 1930 | KEN-1930-L-49539 |
Kenya
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Bankruptcy Act (Chapter 53).
Laws of Kenya, 1982, Government Printer, Nairobi, Kenya, pp. 1-98
Governs bankruptcy proceedings. S. 38 regards priority of debts, including wages owed to workers. Revised through L.N. 87 of 1964.
Date of entry into force: 1930-09-03
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| 2008 | KEN-2008-L-82568 |
Kenya
Criminal and penal law | |
The International Crimes Act, 2008.
Act on-line, Kenya Law (www.KenyaLaw.org) (consulted on 2009-12-22)
Makes provision for the punishment of certain international crimes, namely genocide, crimes against humanity and war
crimes, and to enable Kenya to co-operate with the International Criminal Court established by the Rome Statute in the performance of its functions.
Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01
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| 2003-07-18 | KEN-2003-L-65659 |
Kenya
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2003 (No. 5 of 2003).
Gazette Supplement - Acts 2003, 2003-07-25, No. 64, pp. 139-168
Provides for numerous amendments of the Penal Code (Cap. 63) and the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 75). In the Penal Code, inserts new provisions (sections 122A-122D) on "Sampling for DNA Identification" and on supply of harmful substances to children. Amends provisions on sexual crimes (sections 140 to 154, 156 to 157) and removes from numerous sections "corporal punishment". Amends the Criminal Procedure Code, inter alia, with regard to provisions on court to be open, transfer of cases between magistrates, resumption of proceedings or trial, power to order costs against accused or private prosecutor, and orders for compensation and expenses. Adds Part IX-A "Victim impact statements". Provides also for amendments of the Evidence Act.
Date of entry into force: 2003-07-25
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Amended text(s):
1970 (KEN-1970-L-28595)
The Penal Code (Chapter 63) [consolidated version] |
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| 1970 | KEN-1970-L-28595 |
Kenya
Criminal and penal law | |
The Penal Code (Chapter 63) [consolidated version]
Laws of Kenya, 1970, Government Printer, Nairobi, Kenya, 1970 rev. ed., Chapter 63
Revised Edition 2009, Official Law Reports of the Republic of Kenya, KenyaLaw.org (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
An Act of Parliament to establish a code of criminal law. Part I : General provisions. Part II : Crimes - offences against public order; offences against administration of local authority; offences injurious to the public; offences against the person; offences relating to property; malicious injuries to property; forgery; crimes and accessories after the fact.
Date of entry into force: 1930-08-01
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Amending text(s):
2003-07-18 (KEN-2003-L-65659)
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2003 (No. 5 of 2003).
1987-12-30 (KEN-1987-L-49701)
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 1987 (No. 22 of 1987). |
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| 1963-01-08 | KEN-1963-R-28545 |
Kenya
Criminal and penal law | |
The Prison Rules, 1963 [L.N. No. 60]
Kenya Gazette Supplement, Legislative Supplement, 1963-01-29, No. 5, pp. 93-148
Revokes the Prison Rules 1949. Regulates the employment of prisoners. Numerous provisions relating to prisons and prisoners in general.
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Basic text(s):
1962-12-27 (KEN-1962-L-28455)
The Prisons Ordinance (No. 49 of 1962) |
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| 1962-12-27 | KEN-1962-L-28455 |
Kenya
Criminal and penal law | |
The Prisons Ordinance (No. 49 of 1962)
Kenya Gazette Supplement, Acts, 1962-12-31, No. 12, p. 254
Ordinance consolidates and amends law pertaining to prisons, youthful corrective training centers, extra-mural penal employment, organisation, discipline, powers and duties of prison officers, and related matters.
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Implementing text(s):
1963-01-08 (KEN-1963-R-28545)
The Prison Rules, 1963 [L.N. No. 60] |
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| 1930-08-01 | KEN-1930-L-85001 |
Kenya
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 75) (Revised Edition 2009).
Code on-line, Official Law Reports of the Republic of Kenya, KenyaLaw.org (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
Makes provision for the procedure to be followed in criminal cases.
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| 1925 | KEN-1925-L-49676 |
Kenya
Criminal and penal law | |
Detention Camps Act (Cap. 91) [as amended].
Laws of Kenya, Rev. 1967, Cap. 91, 6 p.
Provides for detention camps for criminal offenders. S. 10 regards work in detention camps.
Date of entry into force: 1925-12-03
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| 2011-08-27 | KEN-2011-L-89318 |
Kenya
Human rights | |
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (Act No. 14 of 2011).
Legislation on-line, Kenya Law Reports, National Council for Law Reporting (PDF) (consulted on 2012-02-10)
AN ACT of Parliament to restructure the Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission and to establish the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights pursuant to Article 59(4) of the Constitution; to provide for the membership, powers and functions of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, and for connected purposes.
Repeals the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2002 (Act No. 9 of 2002).
Date of entry into force: 2011-08-30
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| 2001-09-17 | KEN-2001-R-66603 |
Kenya
Human rights | |
Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of Individual) Practice and Procedure Rules, 2001 (Legal Notice No. 133).
Official Gazette, 2001-09-21, No. 43, pp. 547-548
Regulates procedure in cases where accused person in criminal case or party to civil suit in a subordinate court alleges contravention of his or her fundamental rights or freedoms under sections 70 to 83 of the Constitution.
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| 1992-11-19 | KEN-1992-R-32905 |
Kenya
Economic and social policy | |
Capital Markets Authority Regulations, 1992 (L.N. No. 428 of 1992)
Kenya Gazette, Supplement, 1992-12-04, No. 97, pp. 898-963
Provides for the regulation of the stock and security exchange market and related matters. Made under the Capital Markets Authority Act.
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| 1991 | KEN-1991-R-49520 |
Kenya
Economic and social policy | |
Export Processing Zone Regulations (Cap. 517) (L.N. No. 228 of 1991).
Laws of Kenya, 1991, Government Printer, Nairobi, Kenya, pp. 23-68
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Basic text(s):
1990 (KEN-1990-L-49519)
Export Processing Zone Act (Chapter 517) (No. 12 of 1990). |
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| 1990 | KEN-1990-L-49519 |
Kenya
Economic and social policy | |
Export Processing Zone Act (Chapter 517) (No. 12 of 1990).
Laws of Kenya, 1991, Government Printer, Nairobi, Kenya, 22 p.
Governs the establishment of export processing zones and creates an Export Processing Zones Authority. Revised through 1991.
Date of entry into force: 1990-11-23
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Implementing text(s):
1991 (KEN-1991-R-49520)
Export Processing Zone Regulations (Cap. 517) (L.N. No. 228 of 1991). |
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| 1986 | KEN-1986-L-49538 |
Kenya
Economic and social policy | |
State Corporations Act (Chapter 446) (No. 11 of1986).
Laws of Kenya, 1986, Government Printer, Nairobi, Kenya, pp. 1-17
Provides for the establishment and administration of state corporations. Revised through L.N. 248 of 1986.
Date of entry into force: 1986-11-01
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| 1963-12-04 | KEN-1963-L-28448 |
Kenya
Economic and social policy | |
The International Development Association Ordinance (No. 39 of 1963)
Kenya Gazette Supplement, Acts, 1963-12-10, No. 8, pp. 362-366
Provides for the acceptance by Kenya of an international agreement for the establishment and operation of an International Development Association.
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| 1963-12-04 | KEN-1963-L-28450 |
Kenya
Economic and social policy | |
The International Finance Corporation Ordinance (No. 40 of 1963)
Kenya Gazette Supplement, Acts, 1963-12-10, No. 8, pp. 367-371
Provides for acceptance by Kenya of an international agreement for the establishment and operation of an International Finance Corporation.
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