ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Law Society of Kenya Act
28. Structure of the secretariat
Edition: 2023-09-15 · In force
28. Structure of the secretariat
(1)The secretariat shall be structured in a manner that promotes the commitment to practice excellence and client care in the profession.(2)Without prejudice to subsection (1), the secretariat shall consist of the following directorates—(a)the practice standards directorate which shall be responsible for the promotion of excellence in practice, client care and the achievement of full compliance with the rules of good practice in the profession through advice, support and other forms of assistance to advocates and law firms;(b)the compliance and ethics directorate which shall be responsible for the receipt and evaluation of complaints against advocates and the prosecution of matters before the Disciplinary Committee;(c)the continuing professional development directorate which shall be responsible for ensuring compliance of members with the relevant regulations;(d)the public interest directorate which shall be responsible for the identification of public interest issues' legislation and litigation; and(e)any other directorate that the Council may from time to time deem necessary to establish.