Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC): what it does
Kenya Law Reform Commission · sources read 4 Oct 2026
The Kenya Law Reform Commission keeps all of Kenya's laws under review and recommends reforms, often by drafting Bills. It studies law-reform questions when asked or on its own initiative, and it must keep the public informed of laws under review.
- Fee
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- Where
- Kenya Law Reform Commission, headquartered in Nairobi
Steps
- KLRC keeps all of Kenya's law under review and recommends reforms so laws match the Constitution and are simple, fair and accessible.
- It researches a law-reform issue when asked or on its own motion, including studies comparing other countries.
- It writes its reform proposals for national or county laws, by drafting Bills or in other ways.
- It must keep the public informed of laws being reviewed or proposed for review.
Watch out
- KLRC prepares legislation with the Attorney-General for tabling in Parliament; Parliament is where Bills are debated.
- KLRC replaced the old Law Reform Commission, so older documents may use that name.
Who can apply
- National and county governments, which can get KLRC's advice, technical help and information on reforming a law
Official sources (1)
- Kenya Law Reform Commission Act (No. 19 of 2013) new.kenyalaw.org · read 4 Oct 2026