President William Ruto has praised the incorporation of Kenya Kwanza's priorities into the 24th Annual Supplement of the Law of Kenya, a comprehensive review of the country's laws.
Speaking at the launch of the report at State House Nairobi on Tuesday, April 30, President Ruto disclosed that his administration has allocated resources to the Attorney General's office to accelerate the digitization process.
"I have reached an agreement with the Attorney General (Justin Muturi) that one of his primary tasks is to digitize all systems within the Attorney General's office. We have ensured funding in the budget to ensure that the office and its operations are digitally integrated," stated President Ruto.
He further remarked, "In fact, the Attorney General's office is lagging behind, dragging everyone else along."
Ruto’s government’s digitisation agenda aims to automate critical processes and make at least 80 per cent of services available online. Consequently, the 24th Annual Supplement will be accessible in digital format.
“This edition also features a body of laws that have been aligned with the bottom-up economic transformation agenda, anchoring our ambitious vision for national development on a sound legal basis,” he stated.
President Ruto acknowledged the significance of the Annual Supplement, noting that the review of laws enabled them to address emerging issues.
"As a nation, we are undergoing significant transformation to achieve prosperity within a generation. Therefore, it is crucial that our laws reflect our nation's dynamism. As our society evolves, so must our laws," the President emphasised.
The 24th Annual Supplement of the Laws of Kenya is a publication compiled by the Attorney General, containing revised editions of the laws from 1995 to 2022.
The revision process is overseen by the National Council of Law Reporting, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, and includes updating statutes to incorporate new laws, and amendments, issuing chapter numbers, ensuring uniformity in structure, and maintaining the substance of laws.
In preparing the 24th Annual Supplement, various factors were considered, including the 2010 Constitution of Kenya. This constitutional shift introduced new governance structures, terminology, and accessibility requirements, such as providing information in formats suitable for the visually impaired.
Ruto stated, “We have waited for the document we are launching today for close to 30 years, that is why this launch is an occasion for us to reflect on the powerful, constant, and far-reaching influence of our legal system on the lives of all Kenyans.
