Revisiting Article 24 proportionality in the context of adolescent criminal liability
Introduction The recent decision by the High Court of Kenya on consensual and non exploitative adolescent sex marks one of the most important constitutional…
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Can a Guarantor Be Sued Before the Borrower? Kenyan Courts Say Yes
Introduction For decades, a quiet myth has comforted Kenyan company directors as they sign personal guarantees.
When Information Is Freedom: Rethinking Justice from Inside Kenya’s Prisons
Introduction Yesterday, we visited the Nairobi West Medium Prison. It was not just a courtesy visit for us, rather, it was a moment of truth.
Power, Responsibility and the Law: Rethinking the United Kingdom’s Military Presence in Kenya
Introduction A report by the Kenyan parliament into the conduct of troops stationed at a British military base close to the town of Nanyuki in Kenya has…
Cyber Harassment and Constitutional Freedoms: An Analysis of Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
Introduction The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, was assented to on the fifteenth of October 2025 and is set to come into force on the…
Jurisdictional Boundaries: The High Court’s Authority Under Article 165(3)(d) and Its Interaction with Supreme Court Decisions
Abstract Article 165(3)(d) confers the High Court with the jurisdiction to hear any question respecting the interpretation of the constitution.
Bridging the Gap Between Principle and Practice: A Case for Codifying the In Duplum Rule in Kenya’s Consumer Protection Act
Introduction Walk through any town in Kenya and you will see the story of debt written on people’s faces. A young man ferries passengers on his boda boda, but…
“Introduction The recent decision by the High Court of Kenya on consensual and non exploitative adolescent sex marks one of the most important constitutional…”
SafeRide · from the field
Building safer digital spaces, together.
SafeRide is our UNICEF-partnered work on transport safety and language-aware online protection, built with community organizations rather than for them.
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Kenya Law Law & justice
Start here: official sources for Kenyan laws and court decisions (opens in a new tab)
Kenya Law publishes statutes, the Gazette, and judicial decisions. Use it to verify what the law says and what courts have decided.
Judiciary of Kenya Law & justice
Small Claims Court: what it covers and how it works (opens in a new tab)
Small Claims Court is designed for simpler, lower-value civil claims using a faster and less expensive process.
NLAS Law & justice
Legal aid in Kenya: how to apply through NLAS (opens in a new tab)
If you cannot afford a lawyer, legal aid may be available. NLAS explains eligibility and the application process.