Legal Documents for Kenya
Create free legal documents tailored to Kenya law. Templates reference the statutes named on each document page. Laws change, so check the current rules and get legal advice for significant matters.
Legal System
Common law system based on the 2010 Constitution with elements of customary and Islamic law. Key legislation includes the Employment Act 2007, Companies Act 2015, and Land Registration Act 2012.
Kenyan legal documents sit on a statutory backbone that was substantially modernised in the last decade: the Companies Act 2015 (with the model articles in the Companies (General) Regulations, 2015) governs company formation and resolutions, the Employment Act 2007 sets minimum terms for every contract of service, and the Land Registration Act 2012 consolidated how interests in land are recorded. Business filings run through the Business Registration Service, and a growing share of registry interactions is digital-first.
Every Kenyan template in this library names the statute it is drafted against — a board resolution recites the Companies Act 2015, an employment contract tracks the Employment Act 2007 minimums, a tenancy agreement reflects the rent-restriction and landlord-tenant framework that applies to the premises type. Start from the category that matches your document, and check the key-facts box on each template for the governing law and execution requirements (witnesses, attestation) before signing.
Most Popular Templates in Kenya
Advocates Fee Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Advocates Fee Agreement setting out legal fees, billing basis, scope of retainer, and payment terms between an advocate and a client, governed by the Advocates Act Cap. 16 and the Advocates Remuneration Order.
Agency Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Agency Agreement appointing an agent to act on behalf of a principal in commercial, sales, or procurement transactions, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and Kenyan common law agency principles.
Bill of Quantities (Kenya)
A Kenya Bill of Quantities listing construction work items with quantities and rates for pricing by tenderers, referencing the National Construction Authority Act No. 41 of 2011 and Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act Cap. 525.
Board Resolution (Kenya)
A Kenya Board Resolution recording a formal decision of a company's board of directors, referencing the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015, Sections 120 and 248.
Chama Contribution Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Chama Contribution Agreement setting out the terms on which members of a savings and investment group commit to regular financial contributions, referencing the Societies Act Cap. 108 and the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23).
Consulting Agreement (Kenya)
Kenya Consulting Agreement formalising scope, fees, deliverables, and independent contractor status under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Cooperative Society Constitution (Kenya)
A Kenya Cooperative Society Constitution governing a registered cooperative under the Co-operative Societies Act Cap. 490, setting out membership, governance, contributions, surplus distribution, and dissolution rules.
Corporate Governance Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Corporate Governance Policy establishing board structure, director duties, audit, risk, and ethics frameworks for companies under the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 and Capital Markets Authority guidelines.
Data Processing Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Data Processing Agreement between a data controller and data processor, referencing the Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019 s.45 and the Data Protection (General) Regulations 2021.
Data Subject Consent Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Data Subject Consent Form for obtaining valid, informed consent to process personal data, referencing the Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019 and the Data Protection (General) Regulations 2021.
Dividend Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Dividend Policy document establishing the board's framework for declaring and distributing dividends to shareholders, referencing the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 s.115 and Capital Markets Authority regulations.
Equipment Sale Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Equipment Sale Agreement transferring ownership of business equipment between seller and buyer, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23, Sale of Goods Act Cap. 31, and the Value Added Tax Act No. 35 of 2013.
Finder's Fee Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Finder's Fee Agreement to compensate an intermediary for introducing a business opportunity, investor, buyer, or tenant, referencing the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Stamp Duty Act Cap. 480.
Influencer Marketing Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Influencer Marketing Agreement governing brand collaboration, content creation, and social media promotion, referencing the Consumer Protection Act No. 46 of 2012 and the Communications Authority of Kenya guidelines.
KEBS Standards Compliance Form
A formal compliance declaration confirming that products or services meet Kenya Bureau of Standards requirements under the Standards Act Cap. 496, for use in product certification, import clearance, and regulatory submissions.
Legal Retainer Agreement (Advocate)
A formal agreement retaining an advocate in Kenya under the Advocates Act Cap. 16, defining scope of legal services, retainer fee, and professional obligations.
Letter of Undertaking (Kenya)
A Kenya Letter of Undertaking by which one party gives a binding written commitment to perform a specific obligation, referencing the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23, used in banking, property conveyancing, employment, and commercial transactions.
Maintenance Agreement
A service contract for ongoing maintenance and repair services in Kenya, covering scope of work, service levels, fees, and liability under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Eviction Notice (Kenya)
A Kenya Eviction Notice served by a landlord on a tenant to vacate residential or commercial premises, referencing the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap. 301 and the Distress for Rent Act Cap. 293.
Homeowners Association Constitution (Kenya)
A Kenya Homeowners Association Constitution establishing the governance, membership rules, and dispute resolution framework for a residential estate association, registered under the Societies Act Cap. 108.
House Rules Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya House Rules Agreement setting out occupant conduct rules for residential premises under the Sectional Properties Act No. 21 of 2020.
Irrigation and Water Use Agreement
A formal agreement governing the allocation, use, and management of water resources for irrigation purposes under Kenya's Water Act No. 43 of 2016.
Land Control Board Consent Application
Apply for mandatory Land Control Board consent before completing any sale, transfer, lease, or mortgage of agricultural land in Kenya under the Land Control Act Cap. 302.
Land Sale Agreement
Create a Land Sale Agreement in Kenya for the purchase and sale of registered land under the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012, covering all essential terms including purchase price, deposits, completion date, and Land Control Board consent.
Land Search Request Form
Submit a formal Land Search Request at any Kenya Land Registry to obtain an official search certificate confirming ownership, encumbrances, and restrictions on a registered parcel under the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012 section 10.
Land Transfer Form
Prepare a Land Transfer Form in Kenya to formally transfer registered ownership of land from a vendor to a purchaser under section 38 of the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012. Essential for completing any freehold or leasehold land sale.
Property Management Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Property Management Agreement appointing a professional property manager to manage residential or commercial property, referencing the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Estate Agents Act Cap. 533.
Application for Rectification of Register (Kenya)
A Kenya Application for Rectification of Register under Section 80 of the Land Registration Act No. 3 of 2012, used to correct errors, omissions, or fraudulent entries in the Land Register maintained by the Land Registry.
Residential Lease Agreement (Kenya) (Leases)
A Kenya Residential Lease Agreement for letting residential premises to a tenant, drafted under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Land Act No. 6 of 2012, with notes on the Distress for Rent Act Cap. 293 and the Rent Restriction Act Cap. 296 (which applies only to dwelling-houses with a standard rent not exceeding KES 2,500 a month).
Short-Term Rental Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Short-Term Rental Agreement for furnished or unfurnished residential property let for periods under 12 months, governed by the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Land Act No. 6 of 2012.
Strata Title Management Rules (Kenya)
Kenya Strata Title Management Rules for a sectional property development, governing the management corporation, levies, maintenance, and use of common property under the Sectional Properties Act No. 21 of 2020.
General Affidavit (Kenya)
A Kenya General Affidavit — a sworn written statement of facts — administered by a Commissioner for Oaths under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act Cap. 15, valid in Kenyan courts and government offices.
Birth Certificate Application (Kenya)
A Kenya Birth Certificate Application for registering a birth or applying for a certified copy, referencing the Registration of Births and Deaths Act Cap. 149 and administered by the Civil Registration Services.
Commissioner for Oaths Declaration (Kenya)
A Kenya Commissioner for Oaths Declaration enabling a deponent to swear or affirm a statutory declaration before a Commissioner for Oaths, referencing the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act Cap. 15 and the Commissioners for Oaths Rules.
Court Affidavit (Kenya)
A Kenya Court Affidavit — a sworn written statement of fact for use in court proceedings, referencing the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act (Cap. 15) and the Evidence Act (Cap. 80).
Divorce Settlement Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Divorce Settlement Agreement recording the agreed division of matrimonial property, child custody, maintenance, and ancillary matters upon dissolution of marriage, referencing the Marriage Act No. 4 of 2014 and the Matrimonial Property Act No. 49 of 2013.
Deed of Gift
A formal Deed of Gift that legally transfers ownership of property — movable or immovable — from a donor to a donee without monetary consideration, executed under Kenyan law.
Guardianship Agreement
A formal Guardianship Agreement appointing a guardian to care for a child in Kenya, executed with reference to the Children Act No. 29 of 2022 and subject to the best interests of the child principle.
Marriage Certificate Application (Kenya)
A Kenya Marriage Certificate Application for obtaining a certified copy of a marriage certificate from the Registrar of Marriages, referencing the Marriage Act No. 4 of 2014 s.53 and the Registration of Documents Act Cap. 285.
Parental Responsibility Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Parental Responsibility Agreement for unmarried parents to formalise shared parental responsibility, referencing the Children Act No. 29 of 2022, Section 23.
Patient Consent Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Patient Consent Form authorising medical examination, treatment, or surgical procedures under the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act Cap. 253 and the Health Act No. 21 of 2017.
Vehicle Sale Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Vehicle Sale Agreement for the private or commercial sale and purchase of a motor vehicle, referencing the Traffic Act Cap. 403, the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23, and the National Transport and Safety Authority Act No. 33 of 2012.
Estate Inventory (Estate)
A comprehensive schedule of all assets and liabilities in a deceased person's estate in Kenya, filed with the High Court under the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160 s.83 during probate proceedings.
Application for Grant of Probate (Kenya)
A Kenya Application for Grant of Probate under the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160 s.51, used by an executor named in a will to obtain court authority to administer a deceased person's estate.
Last Will and Testament (Kenya) (Wills)
A Kenya Last Will and Testament directing distribution of the testator's estate, appointing an executor and guardian, referencing the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160 Section 5.
Power of Attorney — Company Affairs (Kenya)
A Kenya Company Power of Attorney authorising an agent to act on behalf of a company under the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 s.184 and the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Renunciation of Probate (Kenya)
A Kenya Renunciation of Probate by which a named executor formally declines to apply for a grant of probate under the Law of Succession Act Cap. 160, freeing co-executors or beneficiaries to administer the estate.
Specific Power of Attorney (Kenya)
A Kenya Specific Power of Attorney appointing an agent to act on the donor's behalf in clearly defined transactions, referencing Kenyan power of attorney law and the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Trust Deed (Kenya)
A Kenya Trust Deed establishing a private trust over assets, referencing Kenyan trust law and the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23.
Employment Contract (Kenya)
A Kenya Employment Contract setting out terms and conditions of employment, referencing the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007, NSSF Act 2013, SHIF Act 2024, and the Housing Levy obligations.
Fixed-Term Employment Contract
A fixed-term employment contract referencing the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007, setting out duration, duties, remuneration, and termination terms for Kenyan employers and employees.
Employee Expense Reimbursement Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Employee Expense Reimbursement Form for claiming business expenses incurred on behalf of an employer, referencing the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 and the Income Tax Act Cap. 470 administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
Internship Agreement
A structured agreement defining the terms and conditions of an internship placement in Kenya, protecting both the host employer and the intern.
Employee Medical Scheme Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Employee Medical Scheme Agreement establishing employer-funded health coverage, referencing the Social Health Insurance Act No. 16 of 2023 and the Insurance Act Cap. 487.
NSSF Beneficiary Nomination Form (Kenya)
A Kenya NSSF Beneficiary Nomination Form under Section 32 of the National Social Security Fund Act No. 45 of 2013, enabling NSSF members to nominate beneficiaries to receive their provident fund savings on death — referencing NSSF Fund Rules and the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) guidelines.
Job Offer Letter (Kenya)
A Kenya Job Offer Letter under the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 s.9, setting out the terms of employment offered to a prospective employee including position, salary, start date, and conditions precedent to appointment.
Performance Improvement Plan (Kenya)
A Kenya Performance Improvement Plan documenting specific performance deficiencies, measurable improvement targets, and a structured review timeline, referencing the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 Section 41 procedural fairness requirements.
Sick Leave Application Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Sick Leave Application Form for employees to formally request sick leave under the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007, Section 30, documenting the absence, medical certification, and return-to-work arrangements.
Employee Travel Policy (Kenya)
A Kenya Employee Travel Policy governing business travel, travel advances, expense reimbursement, and per diems for employees, referencing the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 and the Income Tax Act Cap. 470.
Escrow Instructions Letter
An Escrow Instructions Letter for Kenya under the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23, providing binding instructions to an escrow agent on the deposit, conditions for release, and disbursement of funds held in escrow.
Intercompany Loan Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Intercompany Loan Agreement for loans between related companies within a group, referencing the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 and the Income Tax Act Cap. 470 transfer pricing rules.
Invoice Template (Invoices)
A professional invoice template referencing Kenya Revenue Authority requirements, including VAT, ETR, and KRA PIN fields for businesses trading in Kenya.
Loan Agreement (Kenya)
A Kenya Loan Agreement recording the terms of a personal or commercial loan, referencing the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23 and the Central Bank of Kenya Act Cap. 491.
Payment Receipt (Kenya)
A Kenya Payment Receipt used by individuals and businesses to acknowledge the receipt of money or goods in satisfaction of a debt or transaction, referencing the Tax Procedures Act No. 29 of 2015 and the Value Added Tax Act No. 35 of 2013, serving as proof of payment and an audit document.
SACCO Loan Application Form (Kenya)
A Kenya SACCO Loan Application Form for members applying for a loan from a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society, referencing the Sacco Societies Act No. 14 of 2008 s.41 and SASRA credit policy requirements.
SACCO Membership Application Form (Kenya)
A Kenya SACCO Membership Application Form for individuals applying to join a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society, referencing the Sacco Societies Act No. 14 of 2008 s.20 and Co-operative Societies Act Cap. 490.
Beneficial Ownership Declaration Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Beneficial Ownership Declaration Form for companies to register their beneficial owners with the Business Registration Service (BRS), referencing the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 s.93A and the Beneficial Ownership Regulations 2020.
Company Incorporation Form (Kenya)
A Kenya Company Incorporation Form for registering a private limited company with the Business Registration Service (BRS) via eCitizen, referencing the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015 s.10.
NEMA Permit Application (Kenya)
A Kenya NEMA Permit Application under the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act No. 8 of 1999 s.67 and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations (Legal Notice No. 101 of 2003) — required for any project, development, or activity that may significantly affect the environment.
NGO Registration Form (Kenya)
A Kenya NGO Registration Form for submission to the NGO Co-ordination Board under Section 10 of the Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Act Cap. 134, covering organisation details, objectives, founders, and funding sources.
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