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Mumo Matemu v Trusted Society of Human Rights Alliance

Constitutional Law
[2013] eKLR·Court of Appeal·2013

Landmark case on the vetting of constitutional commissioners and the meaning of integrity under Article 73 of the Constitution.

Mitubell Welfare Society v Attorney General

Land Rights / Housing
Petition No. 164 of 2011·High Court·2013

Affirmed socio-economic rights under Article 43 and the state's obligation to provide adequate housing for evicted persons.

Republic v Kenya Revenue Authority

Tax Law
[2020] eKLR·High Court (Commercial)·2020

Defined the limits of KRA's powers to issue agency notices and the taxpayer's right to a fair hearing before tax recovery.

Nairobi HC Petition No. 150 of 2021

Employment Rights
Petition 150/2021·High Court (Employment)·2021

Affirmed workers' constitutional right to fair labour practices under Article 41 and limits on mass dismissal procedures.

David Munyao v Barclays Bank of Kenya

Employment Law
[2017] eKLR·Employment & Labour Relations Court·2017

Defined unfair dismissal under Section 45 of the Employment Act 2007 and the standard of proof required by employers.

Gatirau Peter Munya v Dickson Mwenda Kithinji

Electoral Law
[2014] eKLR·Supreme Court·2014

Established the standard of proof in election petitions and the meaning of "substantially affect the result" under the Elections Act.

Key Kenyan Statutes

ConstitutionalCap. Const.

Constitution of Kenya 2010

Supreme law of Kenya. Chapter 4 — Bill of Rights (Articles 19–57) guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms.

CorporateNo. 17 of 2015

Companies Act 2015

Governs incorporation, management, and dissolution of companies. Replaced Companies Act Cap. 486.

EmploymentCap. 226

Employment Act 2007

Governs employment contracts, termination, leave, wages, and workplace rights.

LandNo. 6 of 2012

Land Act 2012

Governs management and administration of public, private, and community land in Kenya.

CriminalCap. 63

Penal Code

Defines criminal offences and penalties in Kenya. Covers all major crimes from theft to murder.

ProcedureCap. 80

Evidence Act

Governs admissibility of evidence in civil and criminal proceedings before Kenyan courts.

ProcedureCap. 21

Civil Procedure Act

Governs procedure in civil suits before the High Court and subordinate courts.

TechnologyNo. 24 of 2019

Data Protection Act 2019

Regulates collection, processing, and storage of personal data. Establishes the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.

Constitution of Kenya 2010 — Chapter 4: Bill of Rights

Articles 19–57 guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms to every person in Kenya. These rights are justiciable and enforceable in court.

Art. 26

Right to Life

Every person has the right to life. Life begins at conception.

Art. 27

Equality & Freedom from Discrimination

Every person is equal before the law. No discrimination on grounds of race, sex, pregnancy, disability, religion, or origin.

Art. 28

Human Dignity

Every person has inherent dignity and the right to have that dignity respected and protected.

Art. 31

Right to Privacy

Every person has the right to privacy including the right not to have their person, home, or property searched.

Art. 40

Right to Property

Every person has the right to acquire and own property. The state shall not deprive a person of property of any description.

Art. 41

Fair Labour Practices

Every person has the right to fair remuneration, reasonable working conditions, and to form or join a trade union.

Art. 43

Economic & Social Rights

Every person has the right to health care, adequate housing, reasonable standards of sanitation, and education.

Art. 49

Rights of Arrested Persons

An arrested person has the right to be informed of the reason for arrest, remain silent, and communicate with an advocate.

Art. 50

Right to Fair Hearing

Every person has the right to have any dispute resolved by an independent and impartial tribunal.

Art. 54

Rights of Persons with Disabilities

A person with disability is entitled to access educational institutions and facilities on an equal basis.

Legal Guides for Every Kenyan

8 min readFree Guide

How to Start a Business in Kenya

BRS registrationBusiness Name ActTax PINNSSF/NHIF registration
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6 min readFree Guide

Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant

Rent ActNotice periodsDeposit rightsEviction procedures
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10 min readFree Guide

What to Do When Your Employer Fires You

Notice requirementsSeverance payELRC filingUnfair dismissal
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12 min readFree Guide

Land Rights and Title Deed Guide

Title searchTransfer processStamp dutyLand Registry
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9 min readFree Guide

Divorce and Separation in Kenya

Marriage Act 2014Grounds for divorceCustodyMatrimonial property
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5 min readFree Guide

Know Your Police Rights Upon Arrest

Article 49Right to remain silentRight to counselBail rights
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East African Legal Framework

LexFlow Africa covers legislation from all 6 EAC partner states plus EAC Treaty obligations.

🇰🇪 Kenya

  • →Constitution of Kenya 2010
  • →Companies Act 2015
  • →Employment Act 2007
  • →Land Act 2012
  • →Penal Code Cap. 63
  • →Data Protection Act 2019

🇹🇿 Tanzania

  • →Constitution of Tanzania 1977
  • →Companies Act 2002
  • →Employment and Labour Relations Act 2004
  • →Land Act 1999
  • →Penal Code Cap. 16

🇺🇬 Uganda

  • →Constitution of Uganda 1995
  • →Companies Act 2012
  • →Employment Act 2006
  • →Land Act 1998
  • →Penal Code Act Cap. 120

EAC Treaty & Protocols

▸EAC Treaty (1999, amended 2006)
▸Common Market Protocol 2009
▸Customs Union Protocol 2004
▸East African Court of Justice (EACJ)
▸COMESA Treaty
▸EAC Monetary Union Protocol
▸EAC Competition Act
▸Protocol on Peace & Security

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