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Teachers Service Commission Act	Cap. 212
Subsidiary legislation
The Teachers Service Commission Code of Regulations for Teachers	Legal Notice 196 of 2015
The Teachers Service Commission (Code of Conduct and Ethics for Teachers) Regulations	Legal Notice 162 of 2015
Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act	Cap. 210A
Subsidiary legislation
The Kisii National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 93 of 2016
The Nyandarua National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 209 of 2020
The Kisumu National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 113 of 2014
The North-Eastern National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 89 of 2016
The Nyeri National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 91 of 2016
The Sigalagala National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 90 of 2016
Education and Training Regulations	Legal Notice 242 of 2015
The Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 88 of 2016
Eldoret National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 114 of 2014
The Kitale National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 95 of 2016
Kabete National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 92 of 2016
The Meru National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 94 of 2016
Kenya School of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Order	Legal Notice 123 of 2022
Morendat Institute of Oil and Gas National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 150 of 2024
Nyamira National Polytechnic) Order	Legal Notice 8 of 2024
Kiambu National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 5 of 2024
The Taita Taveta National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 6 of 2024
Tseikuru National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 9 of 2024
Rift Valley National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 7 of 2024
Kericho National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 13 of 2024
The Jeremiah Nyaga National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 15 of 2024
The Kaiboi National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 16 of 2024
Baringo National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 17 of 2024
The Bungoma National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 14 of 2024
Shamberere National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 10 of 2024
Kajiado National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 11 of 2024
The Mawego National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 12 of 2024
The Ol'Lessos National Polytechnic) Order	Legal Notice 32 of 2025
The Mitunguu National Polytechnic) Order	Legal Notice 33 of 2025
The Michuki National Polytechnic) Order	Legal Notice 36 of 2025
The Nairobi National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 34 of 2025
The Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 35 of 2025
The Kisiwa National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 118 of 2025
The Siaya National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 120 of 2025
The Bumbe National Polytechnic Order, 2025	Legal Notice 119 of 2025
Kipsoen National Polytechnic Order	Legal Notice 117 of 2025
Telecommunications Tax Act	Cap. 473
Telegraphic Press Messages Act	Cap. 512
Tobacco Control Act	Cap. 245A
Subsidiary legislation
The Tobacco Control Regulations	Legal Notice 169 of 2014
The Tobacco Control (Graphic Health Warnings for Tobacco Products), 2025	Legal Notice 107 of 2025
Tourism Act	Cap. 381
Subsidiary legislation
The Tourism Levy Order	Legal Notice 198 of 2015
The Tourism Regulatory Authority Regulations	Legal Notice 128 of 2014
The Tourism Fund Regulations	Legal Notice 199 of 2015
The Tourism Regulatory Authority (Tourism Enterprises) Regulations, 2025 Legal Notices	Legal Notice 200 of 2025	Legal Notices
Trade Descriptions Act	Cap. 505
Trade Marks Act	Cap. 506
Subsidiary legislation
The Trade Marks Rules	Legal Notice 575 of 1956
The Trade Marks (International Registration) Rules	Legal Notice 145 of 2003
Trading in Prohibited Goods Act	Cap. 519
Traffic Act	Cap. 403
Subsidiary legislation
The Traffic (Minor Offences) Rules	Legal Notice 161 of 2016
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 63 of 2013
The Traffic - Exclusion	Legal Notice 23 of 1967
Speed Governor for Public Service Vehicles and Commercial Vehicles with tare weight of over 3048 KG	Legal Notice 217 of 2013
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 31 of 2021
The Traffic Act (Registration Plates) Rules	Legal Notice 62 of 2016
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 61 of 2017
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 201 of 2016
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 45 of 2016
The Traffic (Breathylser) Rules	Legal Notice 138 of 2011
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 122 of 2018
The Traffic Act- Exemption Under Section 120	Legal Notice 194 of 1971
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 12 of 2013
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 172 of 2015
The Traffic Signs Rules	Legal Notice 310 of 1974
The Municipal Council of Kisumu (Designated Parking Places) By-laws	Legal Notice 82 of 2000
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 202 of 2021
The Traffic (Speed Limits) Rules	Legal Notice 62 of 1975
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 13 of 2013
Authorization	Gazette Notice 1374 of 1955
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 105 of 2021
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 216 of 2013
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 17 of 2016
The Naivasha Area Council (Omnibus Terminus) By-laws	Legal Notice 25 of 1969
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 198 of 2016
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 168 of 2018
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 146 of 2014
The Traffic (Driving Schools,Driving Instructors and Driving Licences) Rules	Cap. 403
The Traffic (Vehicle Licences) (Duration) Rules	Legal Notice 59 of 2012
The Traffic Act - Exemption	Legal Notice 144 of 2022
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 241 of 2018
The Traffic (Nyali Bridge) Rules	Legal Notice 304 of 1964
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 25 of 2015
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 210 of 2020
Exemptions	Legal Notice 119 of 2012
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 215 of 2013
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 12 of 2015
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 241 of 2015
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 162 of 2016
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 260 of 2017
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 80 of 2018
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 215 of 2018
The Traffic Act—Exemption	Legal Notice 201 of 2021
The Traffic - Approval of Fuel	Legal Notice 15 of 1984
The Traffic Act - Authorization	Legal Notice 178 of 1956
By-Laws	Legal Notice 169 of 1963
The Traffic Rules	Gazette Notice 1902 of 1953
The Traffic (Movement) Rules	Legal Notice 72 of 1985
The Traffic (Movement) Rules	Legal Notice 83 of 1970
Suspensions, Restrictions and Limitations of the Application of the Act Under Section 120	Legal Notice 100 of 1960
The Traffic Act - Exemption	Legal Notice 252 of 1978
TheTraffic (Exportation/Importation of Motor Vehicle Clearance) Rules	Legal Notice 166 of 2007
The Traffic Act -Exemption	Legal Notice 33 of 2021
The City Council of Nairobi (Omnibus Stations) Amendment By-laws, 2008	Legal Notice 37 of 2008
Exemption	Legal Notice 159 of 2017
Declaration	Legal Notice 180 of 2014
The Traffic Act - Exemption	Legal Notice 68 of 2023
The Traffic Act-Exemption	Legal Notice 161 of 2024
The Traffic (Drink-Driving) Rules	Legal Notice 86 of 2024
The Traffic Act - Exemption	Legal Notice 98 of 2024
The Traffic Act Exemption	Legal Notice 46 of 2024
The Traffic Act - Exemption	Legal Notice 146 of 2025
The Traffic Act - Exemption, 2025 Legal Notices	Legal Notice 198 of 2025	Legal Notices
Transfer of Businesses Act	Cap. 500
Subsidiary legislation
The Transfer of Businesses Act - Prescription of Newspapers	Legal Notice 18 of 1979
Transfer of Prisoners Act	Cap. 90B
Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community Act	Cap. 4C
Subsidiary legislation
The Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community (Election of Members of the Assembly) Rules	Legal Notice 31 of 2012
Treaty-Making and Ratification Act	Cap. 4D
Trespass Act	Act No. 48 of 1962
Trustee Act	Cap. 167
Subsidiary legislation
The Trustee Act - Certificate Under Section 4(1)(D)	Legal Notice 172 of 1969
Trustees (Perpetual Succession) Act	Cap. 164
Subsidiary legislation
The Land (Perpetual Succession) Regulations	Legal Notice 167 of 1976
Trusts of Land Act	Cap. 290
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Unclaimed Financial Assets Act	Cap. 494
Subsidiary legislation
The Unclaimed Financial Assets Regulations	Legal Notice 13 of 2016
Universities Act	Cap. 210
Subsidiary legislation
The Charter for Lukenya University	Legal Notice 162 of 2022
The Charter for Alupe University	Legal Notice 161 of 2022
The Charter for the East African University	Legal Notice 167 of 2022
The Charter for Kisii University	Legal Notice 225 of 2013
The University of Embu Statutes	Legal Notice 90 of 2020
The Charter for Kaimosi Friends University	Legal Notice 165 of 2022
The Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Order	Legal Notice 130 of 2022
The Aga Khan University-Kenya Charter	Legal Notice 75 of 2022
The Universities (Co-ordination of Post Secondary School Institutions for University Education) Rules	Legal Notice 112 of 2004
The Kenya Highlands University Charter	Legal Notice 41 of 2011
The Meru University College of Science & Technology Order	Legal Notice 103 of 2008
The University of Nairobi Charter	Legal Notice 192 of 2013
The Charter for Pan Africa Christian University	Legal Notice 45 of 2008
The Mama Ngina University College Order	Legal Notice 193 of 2021
The Charter for the University of Embu	Legal Notice 64 of 2019
The Charter for Kenyatta University	Legal Notice 231 of 2013
The Universities (Establishment of Universities)(Standardization, Accreditation and Supervision) Rules	Legal Notice 56 of 1989
The Charter to Establish Kenya Methodist University	Legal Notice 130 of 2006
Moi University Charter Statutes of Moi University, 2013	Legal Notice 207 of 2013
The Bomet University College Order	Legal Notice 145 of 2017
The National Defence University-Kenya Charter	Legal Notice 95 of 2021
The Africa International University Charter	Legal Notice 42 of 2011
The Charter for Umma University	Legal Notice 200 of 2019
The Charter to Establish Strathmore University	Legal Notice 86 of 2008
The Charter for Maasai Mara University	Legal Notice 226 of 2013
The Kisii University Statutes	Legal Notice 153 of 2020
The Charter for the Catholic University of Eastern Africa	Legal Notice 397 of 1992
The Charter for Tharaka University	Legal Notice 168 of 2022
The Charter for Tom Mboya University	Legal Notice 164 of 2022
The Turkana University College Order	Legal Notice 8 of 2017
The Mount Kenya University Charter	Legal Notice 8 of 2011
The Charter for Daystar University	Legal Notice 373 of 1994
The Universities Regulations	Legal Notice 76 of 2014
The Charter to Establish Africa Nazarene University	Legal Notice 166 of 2002
The Charter for Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology	Legal Notice 166 of 2022
The Charter to Establish United States International University	Legal Notice 181 of 1999
The South Eastern University College Order	Legal Notice 102 of 2008
The Moi University Charter	Legal Notice 202 of 2013
The Charter for Zetech University	Legal Notice 163 of 2022
The Charter for Scott Christian University	Legal Notice 536 of 1997
The Narok University College Order	Legal Notice 101 of 2008
The Charter of the University of Eastern African, Baraton	Legal Notice 111 of 1991
The Laikipia University Statutes	Legal Notice 116 of 2021
The Koitalel Samoei University College Order	Legal Notice 177 of 2018
The National Defence University - Kenya Statutes, 2024	Legal Notice 136 of 2024
The Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Statutes	Legal Notice 119 of 2024
The Open University of Kenya	Legal Notice 189 of 2024
The National Intelligence and Research University Charter	Legal Notice 199 of 2024
The Charter for Islamic University of Kenya	Legal Notice 200 of 2024
The Management University of Africa Charter, 2024	Legal Notice 135 of 2024
The Nyandarua University College Legal Order, 2025	Legal Notice 70 of 2025
The Kabarnet University College Order, 2025	Legal Notice 109 of 2025
Meru University of Science and Technology Statutes, 2025	Legal Notice 165 of 2025
The Alupe University Statutes, 2024	Legal Notice 68 of 2024
The Makueni University College Order	Legal Notice 177 of 2025
Uplands Bacon Factory Act	Cap. 362
Urban Areas and Cities Act	Cap. 275
Subsidiary legislation
The Urban Areas and Cities (Charter for Eldoret City), 2025	Legal Notice 112 of 2025
Use of Poisonous Substances Act Uncommenced	Cap. 247
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Value Added Tax Act	Cap. 476
Subsidiary legislation
The Value Added Tax Regulations	Legal Notice 54 of 2017
The Value Added Tax (Digital Marketplace Supply) Regulations	Legal Notice 190 of 2020
The Value Added Tax (Electronic, Internet and Digital Marketplace Supply) Regulations, 2023	Legal Notice 29 of 2023
The Value Added Tax (Electronic Tax Invoice) (Revocation) Regulations	Legal Notice 223 of 2023
Valuers Act	Cap. 532
Subsidiary legislation
The Valuers (Professional Misconduct) (Procedure) Rules	Legal Notice 32 of 1987
The Valuers (Forms and Fees) Rules	Legal Notice 33 of 1987
Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-Professionals Act	Cap. 366
Subsidiary legislation
The Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-Professionals (Code of Ethics) Regulations	Legal Notice 194 of 2015
The Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-Professionals (Veterinary Medicines Directorate) Regulations	Cap. 366
The Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-Professionals Regulations	Cap. 366
Vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act	Act No. 2 of 2011
Vexatious Proceedings Act	Cap. 41
Victim Protection Act	Cap. 79A
Virtual Asset Service Providers Act	Act No. 20 of 2025
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Waqf Act	Cap. 109
Warehouse Receipt System Act	Cap. 350
Subsidiary legislation
The Warehouse Receipt System Regulations	Legal Notice 3 of 2021
Water Act	Cap. 372
Subsidiary legislation
The Water Resources Regulations	Legal Notice 170 of 2021
The Establishment of Water Works Development Agencies	Legal Notice 28 of 2019
The Ngarelen Springs Catchment Conservation Area Order	Legal Notice 207 of 2021
The Water Resources Regulations	Legal Notice 43 of 2021
The Dik Dik Gardens Wetland Conservation Area Order	Legal Notice 206 of 2021
The Water Act - Designation of Basin Areas	Legal Notice 235 of 2021
The Kajulu Hills Catchment Protection Area Order	Legal Notice 223 of 2022
The Lake Kenyatta Sub Catchment Conservation Area Order	Legal Notice 209 of 2021
The Lake Ol Bolossat Catchment Protection Area Order	Legal Notice 116 of 2023
The Mwangea Hills Catchment Protection Area Order	Legal Notice 118 of 2023
The Amu Sand-dunes Groundwater Conservation Area Order	Legal Notice 210 of 2021
The Karai Wetland Conservation Area Order	Legal Notice 117 of 2023
The Kikuyu Springs Aquifer Groundwater Conservation Area Management Order	Legal Notice 208 of 2021
The Manguo Swamp Groundwater Conservation Area Order	Legal Notice 221 of 2022
The Kabeere Springs Catchment Protection Area Order	Legal Notice 222 of 2022
The Lari Swamp Catchment Protection Area Order	Legal Notice 119 of 2023
The Water Services Regulations	Legal Notice 168 of 2021
The Marura (Ewaso Narok) Swamp Catchment Protection Area Order	Legal Notice 220 of 2022
The Water (Designation of National Public Water Works) Schedule, 2025	Legal Notice 25 of 2025
Kamatargui Wetland Catchment Protection Order, 2024	Legal Notice 139 of 2024
Fafi Wetland Catchment Protection Order, 2024	Legal Notice 141 of 2024
The Water (Harvesting and Storage)(Revocation) Regulations, 2025	Legal Notice 15 of 2025
The Water (Harvesting and Storage)(Revocation) Regulations, 2025	Legal Notice 16 of 2025
The Water (Services)(Revocation) Regulations, 2025	Legal Notice 17 of 2025
Water (Services) Regulations, 2025	Legal Notice 54 of 2025
The Water (Harvesting and Storage) Regulations, 2025	Legal Notice 57 of 2025
The Water (Resources) Regulations, 2025	Legal Notice 58 of 2025
The Eneyampuipui Wetland Catchment Protection Order, 2024.	Legal Notice 142 of 2024
The Mereroni-Mbaruk Wetland Catchment Protection Order, 2024	Legal Notice 143 of 2024
The Siany Wetland Catchment Protection Order, 2024	Legal Notice 144 of 2024
The Kibirong’ Wetland Catchment Protection Order, 2024	Legal Notice 145 of 2024
The Manguo Swamp Groundwater Conservation Area Order	Legal Notice 106 of 2023
The Marura (Ewaso Narok) Swamp Catchment Protection Area Order	Legal Notice 107 of 2023
The Kajulu Hills Catchment Protection Area Order	Legal Notice 105 of 2023
The Kabeere Springs Catchment Protection Area Order	Legal Notice 104 of 2023
The Designation of National Public Water Works	Legal Notice 102 of 2023
Weights and Measures Act	Cap. 513
Subsidiary legislation
Definitions of Measurements	Legal Notice 201 of 1988
The Weights and Measures (Units of Measurement) Order	Legal Notice 742 of 1961
The Weights and Measures (Equivalents for Dealing with Drugs) Rules	Legal Notice 71 of 1974
The Weights and Measures (Fees) Rules	Legal Notice 494 of 1991
The Weights and Measures (Sale and Labelling of Goods) Rules	Legal Notice 24 of 1999
The Weights and Measures (Sale of Bread) Rules	Legal Notice 743 of 1961
The Weights and Measures Rules	Legal Notice 229 of 1993
Widows’ and Children’s Pensions Act	Cap. 195
Widows' and Orphans' Pension Act	Cap. 192
Subsidiary legislation
The Widows' and Orphans' Pension Ordinance - Approved Scheme	Gazette Notice 264 of 1930
The Widows' and Orphans Pension Ordinance - Notice	Legal Notice 613 of 1963
The Widows' and Orphans Pension Ordinance - Notice	Gazette Notice 658 of 1934
Wildlife Conservation and Management Act	Cap. 376
Subsidiary legislation
The Wildlife (Conservation and Management) National Parks Regulations, 2013	Legal Notice 1 of 2014
Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations	Legal Notice 215 of 2023
Wildlife Conservation and Management (Compensation) Regulations	Legal Notice 245 of 2017
Wildlife Conservation and Management (Joint Management of Protected Water Towers) Regulations	Legal Notice 243 of 2017
Wildlife Conservation and Management (Protection of Endangered and Threatened Ecosystems, Habitats and Species) Regulations	Legal Notice 242 of 2017
Wildlife Conservation and Management (Implementation of Treaties) Regulations	Legal Notice 241 of 2017
Wildlife Conservation and Management (Government Trophies) Regulations	Legal Notice 244 of 2017
Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation)(Fees) Regulations	Legal Notice 160 of 2025
Witchcraft Act	Cap. 67
Witness Protection Act	Cap. 79
Subsidiary legislation
The Witness Protection Regulations	Legal Notice 99 of 2011
The Witness Protection Rules	Legal Notice 225 of 2015
Work Injury Benefits Act	Cap. 236