The Bill of Rights, in plain English.
Chapter Four of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 guarantees the fundamental rights and freedoms of every person. Tap any card to expand it.
Constitutional rights education, self help document templates, and direct connections to qualified LSK advocates.
Ask me about Kenyan law, your rights, or how the courts work. I share legal information only. For advice on your specific matter, I will point you to a qualified LSK advocate.
Chapter Four of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 guarantees the fundamental rights and freedoms of every person. Tap any card to expand it.
These templates are document resources intended as self help starting points. They do not replace, and should never be treated as a substitute for, your right to obtain independent legal counsel or representation. Every template here should be reviewed by a qualified LSK advocate before you sign, serve, file, or otherwise rely on it. Sheria Smart does not take instructions for reward and does not practise law within the meaning of the Advocates Act, Cap 16.
Structured 30 day notice for tenants under the Rent Restriction Act and the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act.
Fill in and download →For unpaid wages, terminal dues, or breach of contract under the Employment Act 2007.
Fill in and download →Per the Small Claims Court Act 2016. Filing fee and next steps included.
Fill in and download →For defective goods and misleading trade practices under the Consumer Protection Act 2012.
Fill in and download →Sworn statement before a Commissioner for Oaths. Use as a starting structure.
Fill in and download →Joint parenting, access, and maintenance terms under the Children Act 2022.
Fill in and download →Appoint a trusted person to act on your behalf for specified matters under the Registration of Documents Act.
Fill in and download →Direct distribution of your estate, executor appointment, and attestation per the Law of Succession Act, Cap 160.
Fill in and download →Written admission of a debt with repayment schedule and default terms. Protects both parties.
Fill in and download →Both parents' written consent for a child travelling without one or both parents. Required by immigration authorities.
Fill in and download →Professional resignation with proper notice period per the Employment Act 2007.
Fill in and download →Cooperation framework between organisations, NGOs, schools, or businesses. Sets out purpose, contributions, and boundaries of the partnership.
Fill in and download →Appoint another person to act on your behalf in financial or legal matters under the Powers of Attorney Act, Cap 2.
Fill in and download →Basic testamentary disposition under the Law of Succession Act, Cap 160. Two witnesses required for validity.
Fill in and download →Written admission of a sum owed, enforceable under the Limitation of Actions Act. Six-year enforcement window.
Fill in and download →Parental consent letter for a minor travelling abroad, required by most immigration authorities.
Fill in and download →Private loan between individuals with repayment schedule, interest, and default provisions.
Fill in and download →Formal notice of resignation per the Employment Act, 2007, with notice period and handover offer.
Fill in and download →Fill in the fields below. The document you generate is a self help starting draft only, not legal advice. Review it with a qualified LSK advocate before filing or using it.
Every practising advocate in Kenya is on the Law Society of Kenya roll. Verify any advocate directly on the LSK website before engaging them.
Official DirectorySearch the official LSK roll by name, practice area, or location. Every listed advocate holds a current practising certificate and is a member in good standing.
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Check the roll → Pro BonoFor matters of public interest or genuine hardship, request pro bono representation through the LSK Committee on Public Interest Legal Aid and Human Rights.
Apply for pro bono →Tell us about your matter and we will send you a shortlist of three LSK advocates who handle your area of practice, in your preferred location. Free service, no referral fee.
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Primary sources, organized for easy reference. All citations link back to Kenya Law Reports, the Kenya Gazette, and official government portals.
The supreme law of Kenya, all 18 chapters. Full text on the Kenya Law website. Open on kenyalaw.org →
StatutesEvery Act of Parliament, indexed by chapter and subject. Search kenyalaw.org →
Case LawSupreme Court, Court of Appeal, and High Court decisions, searchable by keyword, citation, or judge. Search case law →
GazetteCurrent and archived issues, including notices, subsidiary legislation, and appointments. Open kenyagazette →
The Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, Employment and Labour Relations Court, Environment and Land Court, Magistrates Courts, and Kadhis Courts. Filing, cause lists, judgments, and court stations nationwide. judiciary.go.ke →
ParliamentThe National Assembly and the Senate. Bills, Order Papers, Hansard, committee reports, and Members of Parliament by constituency and county. parliament.go.ke →
State Law OfficeThe principal legal adviser to the Government under Article 156 of the Constitution. Hosts the Registrar General (marriages, societies, adoptions), the Advocates Complaints Commission, the Civil Litigation Division, and the National Legal Aid Service. statelaw.go.ke →
EstatesAdministers the estates of persons who die without a Will, without an executor, or whose beneficiaries are minors. The Public Trustee acts under the Public Trustee Act, Cap 168, in offices at Sheria House, Nairobi, and in regional stations including Haki House, Kisumu. Open statelaw.go.ke →
AG ServicesRegistration of marriages, child adoptions, coats of arms, societies, and other services previously requiring a physical visit to Sheria House. Single sign on through your eCitizen account. oag.ecitizen.go.ke →
LandReal land searches, title verification, and land transactions online. The Ministry of Lands digital portal currently covers Nairobi County with other counties onboarding. Requires an account and the prescribed search fee. For counties not yet on Ardhisasa, use eCitizen below. ardhisasa.lands.go.ke →
ServicesThe Government of Kenya single sign on for citizen services. Passport applications, driving licences, birth and death certificates, business registration, police clearance, and more than a hundred other government services. ecitizen.go.ke →
The sole securities exchange licensed by the Capital Markets Authority in Kenya. Live share prices, listed companies, indices including NASI and NSE 25, bonds, REITs, derivatives, and corporate announcements. Founded 1954 as the Nairobi Stock Exchange. nse.co.ke →
RegulatorThe statutory regulator of the Kenyan capital markets under the Capital Markets Act, Cap 485A. Licenses brokers, investment banks, fund managers, and the NSE itself. File investor complaints here, check approved offers, and access investor education. cma.or.ke →
Central BankThe monetary authority under the Central Bank of Kenya Act, Cap 491. Interest rate decisions, foreign exchange rates, bank supervision, the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation, and government securities (Treasury bills and bonds) through CBK DhowCSD. centralbank.go.ke →
The founding legal instrument of the East African Community (1999, amended 2007). Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Somalia. Note: there is no "East African Constitution" as such. The proposed East African Political Federation would include one, but that framework is still being negotiated. eac.int/treaty →
Regional CourtThe judicial organ of the EAC. Hears disputes on the interpretation and application of the Treaty, and claims by individuals and companies affected by EAC Partner State action. eacj.org →
These Kenyan organisations provide free legal assistance and human rights support. Every listing here is a verified public resource. Sheria Smart is not affiliated with these organisations and does not receive any referral fee.
The Federation of Women Lawyers, Kenya. Established 1985. Over 1,400 women advocates providing free legal aid to women and children on matters of custody and maintenance, matrimonial disputes, gender based violence, employment discrimination, and sexual violence. More than three million women served to date.
Independent national human rights institution established under Article 59 of the Constitution. Investigates complaints of human rights violations, monitors government compliance, and provides redress where rights have been violated. File a complaint directly on their website or by email to haki@knchr.org.
+254 20 2717908 · haki@knchr.org
The oldest legal aid organisation in Kenya, founded 1973. Provides free legal advice, court representation, and legal education to the poor and marginalised. Operates the M-Haki SMS service for instant legal guidance in English and Kiswahili. Also runs a dedicated Forced Migration Programme for refugees and asylum seekers.
SMS M-Haki: 0700 777 333 · +254 20 3874191
Non governmental human rights organisation founded 1992. Handles reports of discrimination, torture, extrajudicial killings, and other violations. Runs litigation, advocacy, and community legal empowerment programmes across the country.
+254 20 2044545 · +254 722 264497
The Law Society of Kenya maintains a pro bono directory of advocates who accept matters of public interest or hardship at no fee. The LSK Committee on Public Interest Legal Aid and Human Rights coordinates requests. Suitable for complex matters requiring a qualified advocate when cost is a barrier.
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