Legal aid means giving legal assistance to the indigent (A person who cannot afford to pay for legal services). This assistance includes:
Yes, A person can get legal aid in Kenya.
The Legal Aid Act, 2016 establishes the National Legal Aid Service, the State Agency with mandate to coordinate provision of Legal aid in Kenya. This gives effect to article 19(2), 48 and 50(2) (g) and (h) of the Constitution of Kenya on access to justice.
By filling a form provided by the Service or through the NLAS websit www.nlas.go.ke
A person qualifies to receive legal aid if they are indigent (a person who cannot afford to pay for legal services) and resident in Kenya and is;
Legal aid can be provided by: -
Yes, National Legal Aid Service can terminate legal aid services if the recipient fails to adhere to the terms of grant of legal aid.