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Featured legislation & recent judgments
Employment Act
In forceGoverns the employment relationship in Kenya, including termination, notice periods, and protection against unfair dismissal.
Land Act, 2012
AmendedProvides the framework for the sustainable administration and management of land and land-based resources.
Marriage Act, 2014
In forceConsolidates the law relating to marriage across the recognized marriage systems in Kenya.
[Illustrative example — land tenure decision]
IllustrativeConcerns the interpretation of constitutional provisions on land rights in the context of historical land injustices.
Addresses the standard for assessing whether termination of employment was procedurally and substantively fair.
Examines the scope of the right to a fair hearing under Article 50 of the Constitution.
Guarantees rights including the highest attainable standard of health, accessible housing, and reasonable working conditions.
Establishes the right to fair labour practices, including fair remuneration and reasonable working conditions.
Protects the right of every person to acquire and own property, subject to limitations set out in law.
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Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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