This research merges the study of certain aspects of two broad disciplines, namely Law and Governance. The approach of the study is to interrogate the interplay between the two disciplines within the parameters of control, management and sustainable exploitation of the marine resources within Kenyas maritime zones. Eventually the study shows that the current policy, legal and institutional frameworks for the control and management of Kenyas marine resources are ineffective and need to be reformed and made more viable on the basis of proper interplay between law and governance. Kenya lacks...