ABOUT THE COURSE

In the Kenyan public sector, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is no longer an elective "corporate social responsibility" initiative. It is a fundamental legal requirement anchored in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the Mwongozo Code, and the Climate Change Act.

This introductory course is designed for legal professionals in seeking to understand the rapidly growing field of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and its implications for legal practice. As businesses and investors increasingly prioritize sustainability and ethical considerations, a strong grasp of ESG principles, frameworks, reporting obligations, due diligence, and risk assessment is becoming indispensable for lawyers advising clients across all sectors.

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the ESG landscape, equipping participants with the foundational knowledge and practical insights needed to navigate this evolving area of law.

COURSE CONTENT

The course will introduce to the participants the foundational legal and regulatory framework for public sector ESG. Participants will also learn ESG due diligence especially in PPPs and procurement, risk assessment and reporting obligations under the legal framework.

INTENDED OUTCOMES8

By the end of the course, participants will gain an understanding of the key local and international drivers shaping ESG, the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks in Kenya, and the lawyer's crucial role in guiding organizations towards sustainable and responsible practices. Participants will be able to align ESG with Constitutional Values, Operationalize sustainable procurement, navigate the Climate Change Act, mitigate litigation risk, and report on public value.

CERTIFICATES: A certificate of attendance and participation will be issued to each participant who attends the entire course.

YOUR INVESTMENT: Kshs. 60,000 inclusive of VAT and registration fee (covers tuition fees, course materials, stationery, lunch and refreshments). 

CPD POINTS: Members of the Law Society of Kenya who attend and complete the training will be entitled, on payment of extra 1,000.00 to be awarded 3 CPD points. Payment of this sum shall be effected during the training, as will be directed by the organizers of the training.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application should be made ONLINE through the platform. Please log at: https://services.ksl.ac.ke/web/ login sign up and register for the course. Fees should be deposited in the School’s account: Account No. 202 2029 110 Absa Bank PLC, Absa Plaza Branch, Nairobi, Kenya and the bank slip or evidence of electronic funds transfer presented to the Finance Office, Karen. Please note that your registration and proof of payment should be complete by 6^th February, 2026 to enable us to adequately prepare for the course.

Contacts:

For any query, contact the Course Coordinator, Ms. Sandra Soi on ssoi@ksl.ac.ke, or Jacqueline jacqueline@ksl.ac.ke and Christine cmwanza@ksl.ac.ke.

CPD Points: 3