MOST COMMON LATIN TERMS IN THE KENYAN LEGAL SYSTEMS AND THEIR MEANINGS

The Latin language has for several years been a fundamental building block for the legal language and to date still maintains its influence in the legal space across the globe. Locally in Kenya, here are some of the most common and used legal terms and phrases that you will commonly encounter in law school and legal professional practice.

PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY

COURT STRUCTURE/SYSTEM IN KENYA AND THEIR VARIOUS JURISDICTIONS

The Constitution of Kenya establishes the Court system under Article 162. It categorizes the Court system into two, that is, the Superior Courts and the Subordinate Courts. The Superior Courts comprise of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and the High Court, and Courts of equal status to the High Court such as the Employment and Labour Relations Court and the Environment and Land Court. The Subordinate Courts comprise of the Magistrate’s Court, Kadhis’ Court, Court Martial, and Tribunals established under an Act of Parliament.