LAWP 101: LAW OF CONTRACT 1

LAWP 101: Law of Contract I,  is a foundational course in the Bachelor of Laws for 1^st year 1^st Semester. This Branch of law regulates the voluntary agreements entered into by individuals, businesses, governments, and other legal persons. It forms one of the most important branches of private law because contractual relationships underpin commerce, employment, banking, insurance, construction, transport, technology, consumer transactions, and everyday social and economic interactions.

This course introduces learners to the fundamental principles governing the creation of legally enforceable agreements under Kenyan law. It examines the historical development, sources, and objectives of contract law and explores the essential requirements for the formation of valid contracts. Learners will study concepts such as offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, contractual capacity, privity of contract, and legal formalities. The course also introduces statutory regulation of contracts, including the Law of Contract Act (Cap. 23), relevant provisions of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and consumer protection legislation.