ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules
2. Interpretation
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
2. Interpretation
In these rules, unless the context requires otherwise—“Constitution” means the Constitution of Kenya;“costs” means lawyers’ fees and other disbursements of the parties but does not include court fees;“Court of Appeal” means the Court of Appeal of Kenya established by Article 164 of the Constitution;“document” includes—(a)any publication, or any matter written, expressed, or inscribed on any substance by means of letters, figures or marks, or by more than one of those means, that is intended to be used or may be used for the purpose of recording that matter; and“friend of the court” is an independent and impartial expert on an issue which is the subject matter of proceedings but is not party to the case and serves to benefit the court with their expertise;“High Court” means the High Court of Kenya established by Article 165 of the Constitution and includes courts with the status of a High Court established under Article 162 (2) of the Constitution;“informal documentation” includes any legible document in any language that is simple, does not conform to any particular form or rules of grammar and conveys information;“interested party” means a person or entity that has an identifiable stake or legal interest or duty in the proceedings before the court but is not a party to the proceedings or may not be directly involved in the litigation;“person” includes an individual, organisation, company, association or any other body of persons whether incorporated or unincorporated;“petitioner” means any person who institutes proceedings or cross petitions under these rules and for the purposes of a cross petition includes a cross petitioner;“Registrar” includes assistant and deputy registrar in any particular court;“respondent” means a person who is alleged to have denied, violated or infringed, or threatened to deny, violate or infringe a right or fundamental freedom;“service” means delivery of an order, summons, or other legal papers to the person required to respond to them; and“Supreme Court” means the Supreme Court of Kenya established by Article 163 of the Constitution.