Constitutional & Governance
Legislative Drafting Advocates in Nairobi, Kenya
Expert legislative and policy drafting for Parliament, government, regulators and civil society.
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Our Legislative Drafting Practice
WTT Lichuma Advocates LLP provides legislative drafting and policy development services drawing on direct experience of Kenya's law-making process. Members of the firm, including Senior Partner Mrs. Winfred Osimbo Lichuma, EBS, have been part of the committees involved in drafting significant Kenyan legislation, including the Sexual Offences Act 2006, the HIV Prevention and Control Act 2006, the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act 2010, the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2012, the Marriage Act 2014 and the Protection Against Domestic Violence Act 2015.
We provide legal drafting and advisory services to policy institutions, government ministries and departments, Parliamentary Committees, legislative drafting offices, regulatory authorities and civil society organisations. Our expertise spans public finance, energy, procurement, health, infrastructure, human rights and gender law — giving clients access to a team that understands how law is made, interpreted and applied in Kenya's constitutional framework.
Our legislative drafting work extends to subsidiary legislation (Legal Notices and regulations), policy papers, legal audit reports and gender and human rights impact assessments. We work collaboratively with stakeholders to produce clear, enforceable and constitutionally sound legal instruments that advance the rule of law, protect rights and create the enabling environment for economic development.
How We Work With You
Initial Consultation
We listen, understand your matter, assess urgency and give you a clear view of your legal options.
Strategy & Planning
We build a defined legal strategy with milestones, timelines and a transparent cost estimate.
Expert Execution
Our senior advocates handle all filings, negotiations, documentation and court appearances.
Resolution & Follow-Up
We secure the outcome, ensure it's properly documented and follow up on implementation.
How We Can Help
Bills & Principal Legislation
Drafting of Bills, Acts and primary legislation for government, Parliament and civil society sponsors.
Subsidiary Legislation
Legal Notices, regulations, rules and statutory instruments supporting principal legislation.
Policy Development
Legal input into policy papers, sector strategies and regulatory frameworks across government.
Legal Audits
Assessment of existing legislation for constitutional compliance, gaps and reform recommendations.
Gender & Human Rights Impact Assessment
Review of proposed legislation and policies for gender responsiveness and human rights compliance.
Regulatory Framework Advisory
Designing regulatory frameworks for emerging sectors — energy, health, digital economy and infrastructure.
Why Clients Choose WTT Lichuma Advocates LLP
EBS Presidential Honour — Senior Partner
Led by Mrs. Winfred Osimbo Lichuma, EBS — over three decades of experience and former Chairperson of the National Gender and Equality Commission.
International & Regional Reach
We undertake domestic, regional and international assignments — bringing world-class legal standards to every matter.
Dedicated Legal Team
Advocates of the High Court of Kenya assigned to your matter from instruction to conclusion.
Plain-Language Communication
We explain your legal position clearly at every stage. No jargon. Just clear, actionable guidance.
Your Legislative Drafting Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions our clients ask about legislative drafting in Kenya.
Our Senior Partner Mrs. Winfred Osimbo Lichuma, EBS was part of the committees involved in drafting several significant Kenyan laws, including the Sexual Offences Act 2006, the HIV Prevention and Control Act 2006, the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act 2010, the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2012, the Marriage Act 2014 and the Protection Against Domestic Violence Act 2015. That committee experience informs how we approach every drafting assignment.
A legal audit is a systematic review of an organisation's contracts, policies, compliance procedures and regulatory obligations against current Kenyan law. It identifies gaps, areas of non-compliance and reform priorities — providing a practical roadmap for legal risk management. We conduct legal audits for NGOs, government agencies, businesses and civil society organisations.
A gender-responsive legal framework is one that actively identifies, addresses and eliminates gender-based discrimination and inequality in law and policy. It goes beyond formal equality to consider substantive equality — how laws affect men and women differently in practice. We conduct gender and human rights impact assessments of proposed legislation and advise on closing identified gaps.
Drafting timelines depend on the complexity of the subject matter, the extent of stakeholder consultations required and the state of existing law in the area. Simple regulatory amendments can be drafted in 4–8 weeks. Comprehensive principal legislation — involving gap analysis, stakeholder consultation, constitutional alignment and policy development — typically takes 3–9 months. We provide detailed project plans and progress reporting throughout.
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