Legislative Drafting And Policy Formulation Training Course in Kenya
Introduction
In today's dynamic governance landscape, high-quality legislation and policy are essential tools for effective public administration, social justice, and national development. Governments and public institutions must be equipped with the right skills and frameworks to translate political will into actionable, coherent, and constitutionally sound laws and policies.
This Legislative Drafting and Policy Formulation Training Course empowers public officials, legal advisors, and policymakers with critical techniques in legal writing, stakeholder engagement, regulatory impact analysis, and alignment with constitutional frameworks. Participants will master tools and methodologies to produce clear, enforceable, and context-relevant legal instruments and public policies.
Target Audience
- Parliamentary staff and legal drafters
- Legal advisors and counsels in public institutions
- Policy analysts and government planners
- Members of legislative bodies and their aides
- Senior civil servants involved in policy development
- Officers from regulatory authorities and commissions
- Staff from think tanks and public advocacy institutions
Course Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals and principles of legislative drafting
- Apply techniques for structuring clear, concise, and effective legal documents
- Align laws and policies with constitutional and international frameworks
- Analyze and evaluate the socio-economic impact of draft legislation
- Integrate policy goals into legal instruments systematically
- Utilize gender and inclusivity lenses in drafting and policy development
- Engage effectively with stakeholders during drafting and review processes
- Translate political objectives into enforceable provisions
- Strengthen institutional capacity for continuous legal and policy reform
Duration
5 Days
Course Outline
Module 1: Principles and Structure of Legislative Drafting
- Elements of a well-drafted bill
- Clarity, precision, and legal certainty in wording
- Hierarchy of norms and coherence with existing laws
- Common drafting errors and how to avoid them
- Purpose statements, definitions, and interpretation clauses
Module 2: Legal Research and Contextual Analysis
- Using comparative and precedent law sources
- Conducting constitutional compliance checks
- Reviewing judicial interpretations of legislative text
- Integrating international treaty obligations
- Socio-legal perspectives in drafting
Module 3: Policy Formulation Processes and Cycles
- Problem identification and agenda setting
- Evidence-based policy design methodologies
- Role of impact assessments in shaping policy
- Stakeholder consultation and political buy-in
- Policy monitoring and review mechanisms
Module 4: Translating Policy into Legislation
- From white paper to statute
- Bridging the gap between drafters and policymakers
- Drafting clauses based on policy intent
- Balancing flexibility with enforceability
- Legal safeguards and policy continuity
Module 5: Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Drafting
- Mainstreaming gender and equality in legal language
- Assessing differential impacts of law on diverse groups
- Human rights considerations in legislative processes
- Using plain language to enhance access to law
- Inclusive consultation models
Module 6: Regulatory Impact Assessment and Cost Analysis
- Methods for evaluating legislative and policy outcomes
- Fiscal and administrative burden analysis
- Cost-benefit frameworks for public laws
- Anticipating unintended consequences
- Risk analysis in legislative design
Module 7: Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Protocols
- Institutionalizing participatory approaches
- Techniques for public hearings and expert review
- Managing dissent and achieving consensus
- Documentation and transparency in consultation
- Feedback integration and report writing
Module 8: Drafting for Implementation and Enforcement
- Aligning legislative design with institutional capacity
- Implementation timelines and transitional provisions
- Enforcement mechanisms and sanctions
- Role of agencies and oversight institutions
- Monitoring tools and review clauses
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.
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| 23/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 14/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 | $3500 | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| 21/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 04/08/2025 - 08/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 11/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 | $1750 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 18/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $3500 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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| 15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 10/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 | $1750 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 15/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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