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April 4, 2016
By Emily Nakhungu Kenya Law once again partnered with Kenyatta University to realize the 4th All Kenyan Moot Court Competition (AKMCC) held at the Kenyatta University new moot court facility on 26th and 27th February 2016. Kenya Law appointed three legal experts to be the lead judges for the oral presentations and to assist in […]
March 22, 2016
By Erick Oduor Kenya Law employees joined over 40,000 participants to mark the 3rd Edition of the First Lady’s Half Marathon which was held on March 6, 2016. Led by the CEO/Editor, Mr. Long’et Terer, the staff members braved the morning cold to run in the 21, 10, 5 and 2 kilometre categories. Spearheaded by […]
January 28, 2016
The Hon. Chief Justice, Dr. Willy Mutunga, D.Jur, SC, EGH launched the Sentencing Policy Guidelines for judges and magistrates on 25th January, 2016. These guidelines were developed by a Task Force which was appointed in the year 2014 through Gazette Notice No. 4087. Its mandate was to review the past sentencing patterns and policies and […]
January 20, 2016
Please find below legislation that have recently come into force: Magistrate Court’s Act, No. 26 of 2015. The objective of this Act is to enable magistrate courts to facilitate just, expeditious, proportionate and accessible judicial services in exercise of the criminal and civil jurisdiction in this Act or any other written law. It repeals the […]
December 15, 2015
The Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court, Hon Dr Justice Willy Mutunga D. Jur., SC, EGH, has established two more divisions of the High Court vide Gazette Notice No. 9123. The Anti-corruption and Economic Crimes Division has been added to the divisions in Nairobi High Court. The existing divisions are Criminal Division; Civil […]
October 26, 2015
By Emily Nakhungu. The Hon. Chief Justice, Dr. Willy Mutunga commended Kenya Law for being the focal point in Africa as far as Law Reporting is concerned and making legal information accessible to all. He underscored the importance of the Legal information institutes (LIIs) working together and looking for viable solutions to common problems. In […]
October 15, 2015
By Carolyne Wairimu The balance between national cohesion and legal aid was underscored during this year’s Legal Awareness week. The theme was “Fostering National Cohesion through Legal Aid” participants were enlightened on legal literacy. The Hon. Justice Richard Mwongo, Principal Judge, High Court of Kenya in his opening remarks noted that: “The short answer to […]
October 7, 2015
By Erick Oduor and Evelyne Anyokorit A rich history can only beget a bright future. This year’s annual staff conference was a time of reflection and a moment of sharing the vision of the organisation with the sole intent of achieving even greater success in spite of the challenges and limitations that may be faced. […]
October 7, 2015
By Emily Nakhungu Kenya Law joined over 500 local and international exhibitors at the 13th edition of the Nairobi International Trade Fair (NTIF) held at the Jamuhuri grounds from 28th September to 4th October 2015. The public got a chance to learn more about the role of Kenya Law as the official Law Reporter in […]
October 5, 2015
By Ochiel J Dudley* Abstract This article contributes to the ongoing debate on the scope and extent of judicial review under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. In this regard, the article draws attention to the evolving grounds for judicial review under the Constitution and in the context of the recently passed Fair Administrative Action Act, […]
