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Laws listed 10
Categories 7
In force 7
Amended 3
Criminal law
2
Penal, criminal procedure and related statutes.
Civil & commercial
3
Contracts, companies, consumers, civil procedure and more.
Labour & admin
3
Public service, employment, safety and administration.
Environment
1
Climate, natural resources and environmental protection.
Key laws & Acts
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Constitution of the Republic Constitutional
Constitution (as amended)
Enacted: 1995 Last update: 01 Jan 2020 Ministry of Justice & Constitutional Affairs
Supreme law establishing the form of state, institutions of government and fundamental rights.
In force
Penal Code Act Criminal
Cap. 120
Enacted: 1950 Last update: 01 Jan 2019 Ministry of Justice & Constitutional Affairs
Core offences, definitions and penalties for criminal conduct.
Amended
Criminal Procedure Code Act Criminal
Cap. 116
Enacted: 1950 Last update: 01 Jul 2017 Judiciary
Procedures for investigation, trial and appeal in criminal matters.
In force
Civil Procedure Act Civil
Cap. 71
Enacted: 1966 Last update: 01 Nov 2018 Judiciary
Rules governing civil suits, jurisdiction, execution and appeals.
In force
Companies Act Commercial
Act No. 1 of 2012
Enacted: 2012 Last update: 01 Dec 2020 Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Incorporation, management and winding up of companies.
Amended
Consumer Protection Act Commercial
Act No. 5 of 2011
Enacted: 2011 Last update: 15 May 2018 Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
Protects consumers from unfair trade practices and defective goods.
In force
Public Service Act Administrative
Act No. 3 of 2008
Enacted: 2008 Last update: 01 Oct 2016 Ministry of Public Service
Regulates appointment, discipline and conduct of public officers.
In force
National Environment Act Environmental
Act No. 5 of 2019
Enacted: 2019 Last update: 01 Jun 2021 Ministry of Water and Environment
Framework law for environmental management, climate and biodiversity protection.
In force
Employment Act Labour
Act No. 6 of 2006
Enacted: 2006 Last update: 01 Sep 2019 Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Regulates employment contracts, working conditions and termination.
Amended
Occupational Safety and Health Act Labour
Act No. 9 of 2006
Enacted: 2006 Last update: 01 Mar 2017 Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Provides for the safety, health and welfare of workers.
In force
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