Know Your Rights in Kenya

Free, direct answers to the most common legal questions Kenyans ask — grounded in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the Employment Act, Children Act, and other key legislation.

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Your Rights at Work, at Home, and in Society

Unfair Dismissal in Kenya: Your Rights and What to Do
Dismissed without cause or a fair process in Kenya? The Employment Act 2007 protects every worker. Y...
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Illegal Eviction in Kenya: Your Rights and What to Do Right Now
A landlord in Kenya cannot evict you without proper notice and a court order. Changing locks, removi...
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Employer Has Not Paid My Wages in Kenya: Your Rights
Kenyan law requires employers to pay wages on the agreed date. If your salary is late or withheld, y...
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How to Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Kenya
You can apply for a free protection order at any police station or court in Kenya under the Protecti...
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Your Rights When Arrested in Kenya — Article 49 of the Constitution
If arrested in Kenya, you have the right to be told why, the right to silence, the right to a lawyer...
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How to File a Consumer Complaint in Kenya
Kenya's Consumer Protection Act 2012 gives you the right to refunds, repairs, and fair dealing. File...
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Your Data Privacy Rights in Kenya — Data Protection Act 2019
Kenya's Data Protection Act 2019 gives you the right to know how your data is used, to correct it, a...
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How to Claim Child Support (Maintenance) in Kenya
Both parents are legally obligated to maintain their child in Kenya regardless of marital status. Yo...
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Hospital Refused Emergency Treatment in Kenya — Your Rights
Every person in Kenya has the constitutional right to emergency medical treatment. A hospital cannot...
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Child Expelled from School in Kenya — Your Rights Under the Basic Education Act
Schools in Kenya cannot expel a child without following a fair process. The Basic Education Act 2013...
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