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ADMISSION TO THE BAR OF ADVOCATES

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The Kenya School of Law    The Kenya School of Law (KSL) is an institution in Kenya that plays a crucial role in the legal education and training of aspiring lawyers. Here are some key points about the Kenya School of Law: 1. Legal Education: KSL is responsible for providing practical legal training to law graduates in Kenya. It is a mandatory requirement for graduates who wish to become advocates of the High Court of Kenya. 2. Advocates Training Program (ATP): The primary program offered by KSL is the Advocates Training Program, which prepares law graduates for the Kenya Bar Examination. Successful completion of this program is a prerequisite for admission to the bar. 3. Bar Examinations: The Council of legal Education administers the Kenya Bar Examination, which tests candidates on various aspects of Kenyan law, including legal practice, procedure, ethics, and professional responsibility. 4. Practical Training: KSL offers practical training to future lawyers, including advocacy skill

SIMPLIFIED CRIMINAL PROCESS IN KENYA

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  KENYAN CRIMINAL COURT PROCESS SUMMARY When most people get arrested, it’s a moment of confusion and anxiety, let me brief you on the criminal process in Kenya. It all begins with being arrested and my best advice is to never resist arrest, this will prevent any injuries being inflicted on yourself. In case of any police brutality make sure you make a report to IPOA (Independent Police Oversight Authority). After Arrest you will be taken to the police station and get booked in the Occurrence book (OB), they will also take your fingerprints and then put you in the cells. Everyone has a right to bail or bond as per Article 49 of the Constitution of Kenya/Section 123 Criminal Procedure Code. It is simply an agreement with the police/court to avail yourself to attend court on a specific date. The Commanding Officer of the station is the only one entitled to issue bail/bond. You are to be presented to court within 24hrs not unless it is on a weekend. The prosecutor prepares the charg