Kenya Gazette
Recent Gazette notices
Gazette notices are first-class legal objects — each one has a specific, traceable legal effect. Commencement notices, appointments, amendments to subsidiary legislation, and new regulations all appear here, linked directly to what they affect.
Brings specified sections of the Land Act, 2012 into force with effect from the date of publication.
Subsidiary legislation made under the Employment Act, prescribing forms and procedures for employment records.
Gives effect to minor amendments arising from a Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, affecting provisions across several Acts.
Notice of appointment to a statutory board or commission under the relevant enabling Act.
Commences provisions of the Marriage Act, 2014 that had remained uncommenced since original publication.
Bills before Parliament
Current Bills
Bills currently progressing through Parliament. Each Bill links forward to the Act it becomes if passed, and to the Hansard debates about it — so you can trace legislative intent from the start.
[Illustrative example — Employment (Amendment) Bill]
IllustrativeProposes amendments to the notice period provisions of the Employment Act, including revised minimum periods for specific categories of workers.
[Illustrative example — Land (Amendment) Bill]
IllustrativeProposes amendments to the Land Act, 2012 affecting community land administration and registration procedures.
Hansard
Recent Parliamentary debates
The official record of Parliamentary proceedings. Linked to the Bills debated — useful for understanding the legislative intent behind a provision.
Members debate the policy rationale for revising notice period requirements — debate record relevant to interpreting the intent behind the proposed amendments.
Senators debate the scope of county legislative authority and the relationship between national and county legislation under Chapter Eleven.
Introduction of a Bill proposing amendments to community land registration provisions of the Land Act, 2012.
How it works
From Bill to law
Understanding how legislation comes into force — and why a Gazette notice matters even after a Bill is passed.
Bill introduced — First Reading
A Bill is introduced in the National Assembly or Senate. First Reading is a formal step — no debate at this stage. The Bill is published and the Hansard records the introduction.
Second Reading — policy debate
Members debate the general principles of the Bill. This is where legislative intent is articulated — the Hansard record of the Second Reading debate is often cited in court when a provision's purpose is disputed.
Committee Stage — clause by clause
The Bill is examined in detail, clause by clause. Amendments are proposed and debated. The Committee Stage Hansard record is the most detailed source of legislative intent for specific provisions.
Third Reading — final vote
The Bill is passed as a whole (as amended). If it originated in one House, it proceeds to the other for consideration. Once passed by both Houses, it proceeds to the President for assent.
Presidential assent — becomes an Act
The President assents to the Bill, which then becomes an Act of Parliament. The Act is published in the Kenya Gazette. However, it may not yet be legally operative.
Commencement by Gazette Notice
Many Acts specify that they come into force on a date appointed by the Cabinet Secretary by notice in the Gazette. Until that notice is published, the Act is "uncommenced" — passed but not yet legally in force. This is why Gazette notices are first-class legal objects, not an archival footnote.