What is the main change in this bill?

It replaces medical qualifications with legal ones for the Coroner-General, requiring a law degree and at least ten years as a practicing advocate.

Why is this amendment needed?

The Coroner-General's work involves legal decisions that can lead to prosecutions, so legal expertise helps ensure fair and proper inquests.

It may lead to more reliable outcomes in death investigations that involve legal questions, with less chance of errors or repeated hearings.

No, it does not impact county functions as outlined in the Constitution.

Changes the Coroner-General role to require legal qualifications for better handling of judicial inquests.

Require the Coroner-General to have legal training and experience instead of medical qualifications
Ensure inquests are conducted with proper understanding of evidence rules and legal procedures
Align Kenya's coroner system with international standards in Commonwealth countries
Separate medical investigation roles from judicial decision-making in death inquiries
Reduce risks of flawed inquests leading to unnecessary appeals or retrials

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THE NATIONAL CORONERS SERVICE (AMENDMENT) BILL,2026.pdf

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