“Maasai law” encompasses a complex interplay of traditional customary laws, the impact of colonial-era treaties and legislation, and modern Kenyan law that governs their rights and land. Traditional Maasai law is based on a communal system with rules set by elders for sustainable resource management, while modern legal systems have introduced formal land ownership, sometimes at the expense of customary practices. This has resulted in a dual legal landscape, with Maasai people navigating both their traditional systems and the formal legal framework of Kenya.Â