Vision Statement

“A vibrant agency for responsive law reform” Mission Statement “To facilitate law reform conducive to social, economic and political development”

Mandate and Core Functions

Our core functions as stated in the Kenya Law Reform Commission Act No. 19 of 2013 are to:

(a) keep under review all the law and recommend its reform to ensure—

(i) that the law conforms to the letter and spirit of the Constitution;

(ii) that the law systematically develops in compliance with the values and principles enshrined in the Constitution;

(iii) that the law is, among others, consistent, harmonized, just, simple, accessible, modern and cost-effective in application;

(iv) the respect for and observance of treaty obligations in relation to international instruments that constitute part of the law of Kenya by virtue of Article 2(5) and (6) of the Constitution;

(v) keep the public informed of review or proposed reviews of any laws; and

(vi) keep an updated data of all laws passed and reviewed by Parliament;