Governance & Law: Constitution

This section of the Kenya Knowledge Index lists the Constitution of Kenya and all known amendment Acts from 1963 to 2010, presented with stable links and citation keys for reference. Later proposed amendment Bills (2013–2019) under the 2010 Constitution are also included for continuity.

Contents:

• The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (and Gazette Special Issue)
• Amendment Acts from 1963 to 1999
• Revised Edition, 2001
• Proposed amendment Bills, 2013–2019
• Independence Constitution, 1963

Constitution

• The Constitution of Kenya, 2010
  Source: National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law), Laws of Kenya
  Also in: Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 55 (Special Issue), 27 August 2010 (Government Printer) - view
  Citation key: [Kenya Const. 2010]
• The Proposed Constitution of Kenya, 2010
  Source: The Attorney-General on 6 May 2010 under section 34 of the Constitution of Kenya Review Act, No. 9 of 2008
  Citation key: [Kenya Const. 2010 (Proposed)]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Revised Edition, 2001)
  Source: Government Printer, Revised Edition 2001 (incorporating amendments to 1998)
  Citation key: [Kenya Const. 2001 (Rev.)]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 3 of 1999
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement (Acts No. 3), 1999 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 3/1999]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 9 of 1997
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement (Acts No. 9), 1997 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 9/1997]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 6 of 1992
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 70 (Acts No. 5), 28 August 1992 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 6/1992]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, No. 12 of 1991
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement (Acts No. 12), 1991 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 12/1991]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 10 of 1991
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement (Acts No. 10), 1991 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 10/1991]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 17 of 1990
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 95 (Acts No. 10), Special Issue, 31 December 1990 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 17/1990]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 4 of 1988
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement (Acts No. 4), 1988 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 4/1988]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 20 of 1987
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement (Acts No. 20), 1987 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 20/1987]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 20 of 1987
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement (Acts No. 20), 1987 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 20/1987]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 14 of 1986
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement (Acts No. 14), 1986 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 14/1986]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 6 of 1985
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement (Acts No. 6), 1985 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 6/1985]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 7 of 1984
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement (Acts No. 7), 1984 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 7/1984]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 7 of 1982
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement (Acts No. 7), 1982 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 7/1982]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, No. 5 of 1979
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 26 (Acts No. 3), 11 May 1979 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 5/1979]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 1 of 1979
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 23 (Acts No. 1), Special Issue, 2 May 1979 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 1/1979]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, No. 13 of 1977
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement (Acts No. 13), 1977 (Government Printer)
  Citation key: [Kenya Act No. 13/1977]
• The Constitution of Kenya (Independence Constitution, 1963)
  Source: Kenya Gazette (Original enactment, 1963)

Parliament & Institutions

• Standing Orders of the National Assembly, 2013
  Source: Parliament of Kenya, adopted 9 January 2013
• National Assembly Remuneration Act, Cap. 5 (Revised Edition 2012 [1987])
  Source: National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law), Laws of Kenya
• National Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Act, Cap. 6 (Revised Edition 2012 [1998])
  Source: National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law), Laws of Kenya
• Independent Offices (Appointment) Act, No. 8 of 2011 (Revised Edition 2012 [2011])
  Source: National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law), Laws of Kenya

Devolution & Counties

• County Governments Act, No. 17 of 2012 (Revised Edition 2012)
  Source: National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law), Laws of Kenya
• The Transition to Devolved Government Act, No. 1 of 2012
  Source: National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law), Laws of Kenya
• The Transition County Appropriation Act, No. 7 of 2013
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 127 (Acts No. 7), 2013
• The Transition County Allocation of Revenue Act, No. 6 of 2013
  Source: Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 13 (Acts No. 5), Special Issue, 2013
• Urban Areas and Cities Act, No. 13 of 2011 (Revised Edition 2012 [2011])
  Source: National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law), Laws of Kenya
• The Intergovernmental Relations Act, No. 2 of 2012
  Source: National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law), Laws of Kenya

Finance & Revenue

• The Public Finance Management Act, No. 18 of 2012
• The Public Finance Management Act (No. 18 of 2012), Legal Notice No. 34 of 2015
• The Public Finance Management Act (No. 18 of 2012), Legal Notice No. 35 of 2015
• National Government Loans Guarantee Act, No. 18 of 2011 (Revised Edition 2012 [2011])
• The Commission on Revenue Allocation Act, No. 16 of 2011
• The Constituencies Development Fund Act, No. 30 of 2013
• Salaries and Remuneration Commission Act, No. 10 of 2011 (Revised Edition 2012 [2011])
• The Tax Appeals Tribunal Act, Legal Notice No. 32 of 2015

Elections & Political Parties

• Elections Act (No. 24 of 2011, Rev. 2012)
• EALA Elections Rules (2017)
• Political Parties Act (No. 11 of 2011, Rev. 2012)
• Petitions to Parliament (Procedure) Act (No. 22 of 2012, Rev. 2012)
• Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act (No. 33 of 2011)
• Assumption of the Office of President Act (No. 21 of 2012)

Land & Natural Resources

• Land Act (No. 6 of 2012)
• Land Registration Act (No. 3 of 2012)
• National Land Commission Act (No. 5 of 2012)
• Environment and Land Court Act (No. 19 of 2011)

Agriculture & Food Security

• Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act (No. 13 of 2013)
• Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Act (No. 17 of 2013)
• Crops Act (No. 16 of 2013)

Infrastructure & Transport

• National Transport and Safety Authority Act (No. 33 of 2012)
• Public Private Partnerships Act (No. 15 of 2013)

Rights & Social Welfare

• Consumer Protection Act (No. 46 of 2012)
• Prevention, Protection and Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons Act (No. 56 of 2012)
• Basic Education Act (No. 14 of 2013)
• Leadership and Integrity Act (No. 19 of 2012)

Legal notice: These materials do not constitute legal advice. For authoritative and up-to-date law, consult the Laws of Kenya published by the National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law) and the Kenya Gazette (Government Printer). Where relevant, also refer to the originating institution's official site (e.g., Parliament of Kenya) for bills, Hansard, and enactment records. Per-item source notes are shown under links where applicable.