An Act of Parliament to provide for the functions, organization and administration of the Kenya Defence Forces pursuant to Articles 232 and 239(6) of the Constitution; to give effect to Article 241 and other relevant
Articles of the Constitution, to provide for disciplinary matters, and for connected purposes. The Act contains 21 Parts and five Schedules.
Of particular relevance are Part VI. Service Offences, which includes Article 71. Offences against civil population, and Part XVII. Civil offences concerning the Defence Forces, which includes article 270. Prohibition of torture or cruel treatment.