Acts and Legal Frameworks
This page provides the primary legal instruments that establish Kenya's climate and environmental governance structures, define institutional mandates, and set the legal basis for climate action, compliance, and accountability.
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Climate Change Act, 2016
An Act of Parliament to provide for a regulatory framework for enhanced response to climate change; to provide for mechanism and measures to achieve low carbon climate resilient development, and for connected purposes.
Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999
The framework law on environmental management and conservation in Kenya. It establishes the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and provides for the legal framework for environmental management.
National Drought Management Authority Act, 2016
An Act of Parliament to establish the National Drought Management Authority, to provide for the coordination of drought management and response, and for connected purposes.
Environment and Land Court Act, 2011
An Act of Parliament to give effect to Article 162(2)(b) of the Constitution; to establish a superior court to hear and determine disputes relating to the environment and the use and occupation of, and title to, land.