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What are the sources of law in Kenya?

List the sources of law in Kenya.

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(i) African customary law
Section 3(2) provides that the high court and all subordinate courts will apply customary law in civil cases

(ii) Kenya constitution

(iii) Delegated legislation

(iv)Legislative/parliament law

(v)Case law(Judge-made law)

(vi)Statutes of general application

maurice.mutuku answered the question on December 30, 2016 at 15:20

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