The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 sits above all legislation
Every Act on this page exists to implement, or is constrained by, a provision of the Constitution. Start there if you're researching a foundational question.
Constitution of Kenya, 2010
In forceThe supreme law of the Republic of Kenya, promulgated in 2010, establishing the structure of government, devolution, and the Bill of Rights.
Employment Act
In forceGoverns the employment relationship in Kenya, including contracts of service, termination, notice periods, and protection against unfair dismissal.
Insolvency Act
In forceConsolidates the law relating to the insolvency of natural persons and incorporated bodies, including liquidation and rehabilitation procedures.
Land Act, 2012
AmendedProvides the framework for the sustainable administration and management of land and land-based resources, including public and community land.
Land Registration Act
In forceRevises, consolidates, and rationalizes the registration of titles to land, giving effect to the principles and objects of devolved government.
Marriage Act, 2014
In forceConsolidates the law relating to marriage across the recognized marriage systems in Kenya, including registration requirements.
Penal Code
AmendedDefines criminal offences and prescribes penalties under Kenyan law, one of the foundational instruments of the criminal justice system.
Land Act, 2012
Amended[Illustrative example] — amended by a recent enactment affecting provisions on community land administration.
Penal Code
Amended[Illustrative example] — amended to revise penalty provisions under a recent Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act.
Passed by Parliament and assented to, but not yet brought into legal effect — awaiting a commencement Gazette Notice for some or all provisions.
No longer in force, retained on the platform for historical and research purposes, with a link to the Act that replaced it.
Shows every Act regardless of status — current, amended, repealed, and uncommenced — in a single alphabetical list. Use the filters on the left to narrow by jurisdiction or practice area.