Abstract
Rationale of study: This study was conducted at a very pivotal time in the history of Kenya where the values and principles of equity, social justice, equality, human rights, human dignity just to mention a few are exalted in the constitution. The choice to focus on women was informed by the principle of social justice and equity that lay focus on marginalized groups of persons. Accessible legal information is very essential in enabling people access their legal rights and conversely the opposite is also true. The study endavoured to establish the barriers that challenge women of Malava sub county from accessing and using legal information, a scenario that excludes them from social justice. Methodology: The intention of this investigation was not to generalize from the sample but rather to describe and explain the barriers that hinder women from accessing legal information. This study was thus qualitative and the justification for this approach was that the subject of legal information has not been adequately addressed in the context of social justice with respect to women of Malava sub county, Kakamega. This section probed respondents on the challenges they felt hindered them from accessing legal information. Findings: The findings from the respondents which were captured verbatim demonstrate the expressions, emotions and thoughts that emanated from how they experienced and felt the barriers hindered them from accessing and using legal information. Implications: This study established that the barriers women of Malava sub county faced in securing legal information subject them to information injustice. This is contrary to the country’s principle of equity, human rights, equality,inclusivity and social justice as enshrined in the constitution ,2010.