Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006)

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Enforcement Mechanisms in Domestic Courts: A Theoretical Framework for Human Rights Law in Kenya

Kinyanjui Mwangi, Strathmore University Ngugi Wa Thiongo, Strathmore University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18838745
Published: January 14, 2006

Abstract

The enforcement of human rights law in domestic courts is a critical area within African customary legal systems. In Kenya, this process often faces challenges due to cultural and judicial dynamics. The approach involves a comprehensive review of existing literature on human rights law enforcement in African contexts, with particular attention to Kenya’s judicial practices. Understanding these enforcement mechanisms is crucial for improving the effectiveness of human rights laws within Kenyan legal systems. Recommendations include fostering better integration between traditional judicial practices and contemporary human rights legislation, alongside strengthening training programmes for judges on cultural sensitivities.

How to Cite

Kinyanjui Mwangi, Ngugi Wa Thiongo (2006). Enforcement Mechanisms in Domestic Courts: A Theoretical Framework for Human Rights Law in Kenya. Studies in African Customary Law (Law/Social/Anthropology crossover), Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18838745

Keywords

African jurisprudencecultural relativismjudicial activismhuman rights lawlegal pluralismnormative analysissocio-legal studies

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