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1. What is the CPD, Projects & Research Department at the Kenya School of Law?

The Continuing Professional Development, Projects & Research Department (CPD, P&R) is a specialized unit within the Kenya School of Law (KSL) that focuses on advancing the skills and knowledge of legal professionals and stakeholders in the justice sector. It delivers practical legal training and consultancy services aimed at promoting good governance, the rule of law, and institutional development across public and private sectors.

 

2. What types of training programmes does the CPD Department offer?

The CPD Department offers a wide array of training programmes designed to meet the diverse professional needs of the legal sector. These include short courses that typically run for 1 to 5 days, as well as longer, more intensive courses such as Legal Auditor Certification Course (1 week), Investigation and Courtroom Skills (2 weeks) and the Certificate in Legislative Drafting (9 weeks). The School delivers both scheduled (calendar-based) and institution-specific training.

In addition to general legal training, the department offers customized courses tailored to meet the operational realities of public institutions, private organizations, and regulatory bodies. Some of the customized courses previously offered include:

  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Investigations and Courtroom Skills for Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Legal Audit and Compliance
  • Public Finance Management
  • Public Procurement
  • Human Resource Legal Risk Management
  • Data Protection Law and Policy
  • Anti-Corruption Strategies and Governance
  • Financial and Procurement Management
  • Legislative Drafting
  • Corporate Communication
  • Corporate Secretarial Practice
  • Public Policy
  • Resumption of Practice for Lawyers Transitioning from Government, NGO, and In-House Practice
  • Regulatory Impact Assessment

These offerings reflect the department’s capacity to design practical, targeted legal education programmes based on sector-specific demands.

 

3. Who conducts the training?

Training is delivered by a combination of KSL’s in-house faculty and a pool of adjunct professionals who are experts in their respective fields. The School also partners with regulatory bodies and other institutions to ensure the training content is current, practical, and tailored to the realities of each sector.

 

4. What consultancy services are available through the CPD Department?

The department offers an extensive range of legal consultancy services, including legal audits,  governance audits, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), regulatory impact assessments (RIAs), and the drafting of legislation (Bills) and policy. These services are grounded in robust legal analysis and tailored to support compliance, institutional efficiency, and sound policy-making.

 

5. What is a Legal and Governance Audit, and who requires it?

A legal audit is a comprehensive assessment of an institution’s adherence to relevant laws, regulations, as well as the Constitution of Kenya 2010. These audits help organizations identify legal obligations, mitigate liability, and improve service delivery and operational integrity. For state corporations in Kenya, such audits are not optional—they are mandated by the Mwongozo Code of Governance 2015, which requires annual legal compliance audits and comprehensive legal audits every two years. Governance audit examines the governance structures and how they enhance the effectiveness of service delivery. There are about eight parameters which are focused on for governance audits.

 

6. What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)?

A DPIA is a process required under Kenya’s Data Protection Act, designed to identify and reduce risks associated with the processing of personal data. It is particularly necessary for high-risk processing activities. The CPD Department helps organizations to carry out DPIAs and build robust data protection compliance frameworks to safeguard the privacy rights of data subjects, and hence reduce possible liability at the suit of third parties.

 

7. What is a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA)?

An RIA is a systematic approach to evaluating the likely benefits and costs of a new or existing regulation. It ensures that policies are transparent, efficient, and justified. KSL supports institutions in conducting RIAs in line with the requirements of the Statutory Instruments Act, helping to ensure better regulatory decision-making.

 

8. What support does the School provide in legislative and policy drafting?

The CPD Department offers legal and technical assistance in drafting bills/laws and policies. This includes providing legal advice, conducting contextual research, engaging stakeholders, and incorporating international best practices. The goal is to develop legislation and policies that are clear, effective, and resilient to public and legal scrutiny.

 

9. Who are some of the CPD Department’s past clients?

The department has served a wide range of clients over the past decade, including state corporations and regulatory agencies such as the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), Kenya Maritime Authority, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Capital Markets Authority, Kenyatta National Hospital, SONY Sugar, Privatization Authority, Teachers Service Commission, Coca Cola, Tourism Fund and Kenya Airports Authority, among many others. Their continued engagement reflects confidence in the department’s legal expertise and service quality.

 

10. How can one contact the CPD Department?

Interested individuals and organizations can reach the CPD Department via phone at 0712923459 or 0754456629. Email inquiries can be sent to cpd@ksl.ac.ke. More information is also available on the official Kenya School of Law website at www.ksl.ac.ke.