Criminal Appeals in Kenya: How the Appeal Process Works

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A conviction and sentence are not necessarily the last word. Kenyan law allows a person aggrieved by the outcome of a criminal case to challenge it on appeal , a structured review by a higher court of what happened below. The right exists independently of how strong the case feels; what matters is the record, … Read more

When Can Police Search Your Home or Office in Kenya?

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A knock at the door, officers producing authority, rooms being walked through , searches of private premises are among the more unsettling encounters with the criminal justice system. Kenyan law permits searches, but it regulates how they are carried out, and knowing the framework helps a person respond lawfully and calmly while preserving their position. … Read more

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