Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Legislative Processes

• Overview of national and county legislative frameworks

• Role of legislatures in devolved governance

• Key stages of the legislative process

• Differences between national and county law-making

• Challenges in decentralized legislation

• Case Study: Analyze a conflict between national and county legislation

Module 2: Drafting Legislation at National and County Levels

• Principles of legislative drafting

• Aligning legislation with policy and legal frameworks

• Drafting for clarity and enforceability

• Role of legal advisors in drafting

• Common drafting challenges

• Hands-on Exercise: Draft a section of a county or national bill

Module 3: Stakeholder Engagement in Legislative Processes

• Identifying stakeholders in national and county legislation

• Techniques for public participation and consultation

• Managing stakeholder feedback and conflicts

• Ensuring inclusivity in legislative processes

• Role of civic education in engagement

• Group Activity: Role-play a public consultation session

Module 4: Enactment and Implementation of Laws

• Legislative enactment procedures: readings, committees, assent

• Role of executive and judicial branches in implementation

• Addressing implementation challenges

• Harmonizing national and county laws

• Legal implications of enactment delays

• Case Study: Analyze the implementation of a county law

Module 5: Monitoring Legislative Outcomes

• Designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks

• Key indicators for legislative success

• Role of oversight committees and public feedback

• Addressing legislative gaps post-enactment

• Continuous improvement in legislation

• Final Exercise: Develop a monitoring plan for a hypothetical law