Overview
- Act: National Council for Law Reporting Act (Act No. 11 of 1994)
- Formed: 1996
- CEO: Prof. Jack Mwimali
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The National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law) was established under the National Council for Law Reporting Act (Act No. 11 of 1994) to publish and disseminate the official reports of court decisions, including judgments of the Kenyan judiciary. It began operations in 1996 and is tasked with ensuring that judicial decisions are readily accessible, promoting the development of law, and supporting legal research. The Council’s key role is to publish the Kenya Law Reports, which contain authoritative decisions from Kenyan courts, contributing to legal transparency and accessibility.
CEO: Prof. Jack Mwimali
Prof. Jack Mwimali is the CEO and Editor of the National Council for Law Reporting
(Kenya Law). He holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Nairobi. Prof. Mwimali has
extensive experience in legal research, publishing, and academia, with a focus on constitutional and international law.
Board of Governors
Lady Justice Martha Koome
Chief Justice, President of the Supreme Court of Kenya
Justin B. N. Muturi
Attorney General
Lady Justice Wanjiru Karanja
Judge of the Court of Appeal of Kenya
Justice James Rika
Judge of the High Court of Kenya
Lynette Mwangi
Advocate and Public Officer
Sara Nyoike
Nominee, Law Society of Kenya
Dudley Ochiel
Nominee, Law Society of Kenya
Prof Winifred Kamau
Dean, School of Law, University of Nairobi
Mr. Abdi Hassan Ali
Government Printer
Prof. Jack Mwimali
Chief Executive Officer/Editor, National Council for Law Reporting
Functions
- Publication of Judicial Decisions: Publish and disseminate official reports of court decisions, including judgments from the Kenyan courts.
- Legal Research and Documentation: Facilitate legal research by maintaining an accessible archive of judicial decisions, statutes, and other relevant legal documents.
- Promote Legal Transparency: Enhance transparency in the judicial process by ensuring court decisions are readily available to the public.
- Develop Law Reports: Ensure the publication of the Kenya Law Reports, which are comprehensive and authoritative.
- Support Legal Education: Provide a resource for legal practitioners, researchers, and academics by offering updated legal materials.
- Legal Innovation and Reform: Assist in the development and reform of the law through the publication of court rulings that contribute to the evolution of legal principles.
- Dissemination of Information: Disseminate legal information to the public to increase awareness of the law and judicial proceedings.
- Collaboration with Judiciary: Work closely with the judiciary to ensure accurate and timely reporting of decisions.
- Consolidation of Legal Materials: Consolidate and summarize legal materials, such as case law and statutes, to facilitate easier access and understanding.
- Promote Access to Justice: Ensure that the public, legal professionals, and government agencies can access the law, promoting the rule of law and equal access to justice.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O Box 10443 – 00100, Nairobi Kenya.
- ACK Garden Annex, 5th Floor, 1st Ngong Avenue, Ngong Road
- info@kenyalaw.org
- 020 271 923 1 |020 271 276 7 | 020 272 498 0|+254 718 799 464