Principal sources of law are those sources of law of Kenya applicable throughout Kenya. They regulate all persons in Kenya. Examples include:
• Constitution
• Common law
• Legislation
• Equity
• Statutes of general application
• Caselaw
• Delegated legislation
Subsidiary sources of law are those sources of law which regulate certain transactions of certain peoples of Kenya, for example:
• Islamic law
• Hindu law
• African Customary law.