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- Analysis · Children's Rights
Understanding the Best Interest of the Child Principle in Kenyan Law
An in-depth analysis of how Kenyan law applies the best interest of the child principle across family proceedings, child protection matters and constitutional litigation.
Winfred Osimbo Lichuma · 22 Mar 2025 · 14 min read
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Key Highlights of Kenya's Children Act 2022: What Parents, Guardians and Institutions Need to Know
A comprehensive overview of the Children Act 2022 — Kenya's landmark child protection legislation — covering rights, obligations and enforcement mechanisms.
WTT Lichuma Advocates LLP · 1 Mar 2025 · 16 min read
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The Case for a Comprehensive Intersex Persons Law in Kenya
An analysis of the legal gap in Kenya's protection of intersex persons and the constitutional framework that supports the development of dedicated legislation.
Winfred Osimbo Lichuma · 15 Apr 2025 · 15 min read
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Children's Rights
- AnalysisUnderstanding the Best Interest of the Child Principle in Kenyan LawAn in-depth analysis of how Kenyan law applies the best interest of the child principle across family proceedings, child protection matters and constitutional litigation.Family Law & Children's RightsConstitutional Law
- Legal GuideKey Highlights of Kenya's Children Act 2022: What Parents, Guardians and Institutions Need to KnowA comprehensive overview of the Children Act 2022 — Kenya's landmark child protection legislation — covering rights, obligations and enforcement mechanisms.Family Law & Children's RightsLegal Consultancy
- Case SummaryCase Summary: Teachers Service Commission v WJ and 5 Others [2020] eKLR — Vicarious Liability of the TSCThe Court of Appeal upheld findings that the TSC and the State were liable for a teacher's sexual abuse of pupils — applying negligent retention and the test of reasonable foresight.Family Law & Children's RightsConstitutional Law
Constitutional & Human Rights
- AnalysisThe Case for a Comprehensive Intersex Persons Law in KenyaAn analysis of the legal gap in Kenya's protection of intersex persons and the constitutional framework that supports the development of dedicated legislation.Constitutional LawLegislative Drafting
- Legal GuideUnderstanding Human RightsWhat human rights are, the core international and African human rights treaties, why no right ranks above another, and the State's duties to respect, protect and fulfil.Constitutional LawPublic Interest Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Gender & Governance
- AnalysisGender-Responsive Legal Frameworks: Kenya's Role in Implementing the Paris AgreementHow Kenya can embed gender-responsive principles into its climate change legal framework, in alignment with its Paris Agreement commitments and national gender equity obligations.Legal ConsultancyLegislative Drafting
- CommentaryThe Not More Than Two-Thirds Gender Rule in the Kenyan Constitution 2010 — Reflections by Winfred LichumaWhy Kenya needs a clear legal and policy framework to realise the not more than two-thirds gender rule in the National Assembly and the Senate.Constitutional LawLegislative Drafting