A guide to public interest litigation in Kenya

This Handbook, divided into two parts, provides a conceptual background of PIL, and begins with a discussion on the concept itself, its origins and development, and puts the idea of PIL in perspective in the Kenyan context. Some of the issues explored in this Part I include the changing legal framework in Kenya and its relations to PIL, among other issues. Part II can be described as the practical component of the guide. It provides guidance on how to develop and execute a strategy for effective PIL action in Kenya. Some of the issues in focus include: case selection; client identification; case preparation; funding and ideas on how to optimize the impact of PIL through coalition building, and using appropriate media strategies.