Hierarchy of Kenyan law

1. Constitution of Kenya - The supreme law of the land, which sets out the framework for the government and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

2. Acts of Parliament - Laws passed by the Kenyan Parliament, which must be in line with the Constitution.

3. Regulations - Rules and regulations made by government ministries and agencies to implement the provisions of Acts of Parliament.

4. Case law - Decisions made by Kenyan courts, which help to interpret and apply the law.

5. Customary law - Traditional practices and customs of various ethnic groups in Kenya, which are recognized and enforced by the courts.

6. International law - Treaties and agreements that Kenya has entered into with other countries and international organizations, which are binding on the country.

1. Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (Constitutional Law)

2. Acts of Parliament (Statute Law)

3. Statutory Instruments (Subsidiary Legislation)

- Regulations
- Rules
- Orders
- Notices

4. Case Law (Common Law)

- Decisions of the Supreme Court of Kenya
- Decisions of the Court of Appeal
- Decisions of the High Court

5. International Law

- Treaties and Conventions ratified by Kenya

6. Customary Law

- Practices and traditions recognized by the local community

7. Principles of Natural Justice

- Principles of fairness, reasonableness, and due process

8. Equity

- Principles developed by courts to provide justice in cases where the law is inadequate or unjust

9. Judicial Precedent

- Decisions of courts that serve as guidelines for deciding similar cases in the future

10. Doctrine of Stare Decisis

- Principle that lower courts are bound to follow the decisions of higher courts