Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. Timeline of kenyas constitutional history the following table outlines kenyas constitutional changes, preceding the current 2010 constitution. This constitution is the constitution of the republic of kenya and shall have the. Three months later, on 4 august, it was approved by over 67 per cent of the.
International center institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya for transitional justice executive summary the passing of the constitution of kenya of 2010 and its promulgation on august 27, 2010, heralds the deep desire of kenyans, as individuals and communities, to live in a society that respects and. This is the constitution of kenya at independence in 1963. Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. Constitution of kenya, 2010 const2010 11 constitution of kenya preamble we, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. Kenya employment law is kenya s first and only blog that is dedicated to answering your employment law questions so that you can thrive in employment and beyond. Kenyas new constitution, ratified in august 2010, stipulates that no more than twothirds of any appointed or elected body can be of the same gender, and, in an attempt to ensure further gender balance, included a provision stating that each of kenyas 47 counties elect a womens representative. Enacted by the parliament of kenya as follows short title. Kenyas new constitution passed in 2010 recognizes the right of quality care resulting in the devolution of health service delivery to.
An audit of the 2010 constitution of kenya katiba institute. The 2010 constitution and the application of international. Pdf the kenyan constitution, with discussion of the constitutionmaking process and its content. For the first time, the highest law of the land recognised the role of women in. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4. These topic pages provide a quick overview and easy access to all content that can be found on ace for any give topic of interest weather encyclopaedia files, electoral materials, comparative data, consolidated replies, case studies, or other. The constitution of 2010 was the result of a reform process seeking to address several contentious issues, including land and environmental governance. It also epitomised the victory for the women of kenya. Devolution in kenyas new constitution in 2010, on the cusp of kenyas new constitutional dispensation, the society for international development sid embarked on a project called thinking, talking and informing kenyas democratic change framework.
Streamlining structures and domestication mechanisms viewed from the foreign affairs power perspective published by cambridge scholars publishing. New constitution helps kenyan women gain traction in. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Proposed constitution of kenya as published by the attorneygeneral, 6. The passing of the constitution of kenya of 2010 and its promulgation on august 27, 2010, heralds the deep desire of kenyans, as individuals and communities, to live in a society that respects and protects their liberties and livelihoods without discrimination.
Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. There is no doubt that the constitution of kenya 2010 cok 2010 presents a new dawn for the majority of kenyan women. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had. Ministry of education republic of kenya a policy framework for education aligning education and training to the constitution of kenya 2010 and kenya vision. Such piecemeal dynamics in kenyas political and social landscape are important and may contribute to incremental steps towards new accountability narratives and mechanisms to support the vision of social equity of the new constitution. Key features of the 2010 constitution a new narrative for social justice. Broadly stated, the objective of the project was both historical and.
Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. Kenyas new constitution benefits indigenous peoples. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general 2 the constitution of kenya the constitution of kenya arrangement of articles preamble chapter onesovereignty of the people and.
Parliament approved the committee of experts draft constitution on april 1st 2010. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended to 2008 chapter i the republic of kenya 1. Kenya s new constitution passed in 2010 recognizes the right of quality care resulting in the devolution of health service delivery to the subnational units called counties in 20. The 2010 constitution and the application of international law 37 1 normative and theoretical basis for international law in kenya by virtue of art 25 of the constitution of the republic of kenya of 2010 hereinafter 2010 constitution,1 general rules of international law are part of the legal system. In keeping with the spirit of the constitution, the land act, land registration act and the national land commission act respond to the requirements of articles. The constitution was presented to the attorney general of kenya on 7 april 2010, officially published on 6 may 2010, and was. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. Kenyas 2010 constitution uct faculty of health sciences.
The pa served the central government until when the current constitution of kenya was promulgated in august, 2010. A policy framework for education charles and rita field. They are all topics on which important provisions exist in the. The constitution required that the pa be restructured within five years to accord with and respect the devolved system of government republic of kenya, 2010. It was constituted into ten chapters covering issues ranging from citizenship, executive and legislative powers, the judicature and legislative procedure, etc. Republic of kenya a policy framework for education aligning education and training to the constitution of kenya 2010 and kenya vision 2030 and beyond draft april, 2012. Kenya consists of the territory and territorial waters comprising kenya on the effective date, and any additional territory and territorial waters as defined by an act of parliament. To form and join a federation such as federation of kenya employers. Constitution of kenya, 2010 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble chapter onesovereignty of the people and supremacy of this constitution.
The commission for implementation of the constitution act was enacted and the commission formed to that effect. Proposed constitution of kenya 2010 pdf published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the. Jomo kenyatta is installed as kenyas first prime minister. Uncorrected draftfinal version to appear as chapter nine in the book constitutional law of kenya. Constitution of kenya kenya law reform commission klrc. The constitution of kenya was the final document resulting from the revision of the harmonized draft constitution of kenya written by the committee of experts initially released to the public on 17 november 2009 so that the public could debate the document and then parliament could decide whether to subject it to a referendum in june 2010. Chapter twothe republic 4declaration of the republic. Supremacy of this constitution 1sovereignty of the people.
The constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. Jul, 2010 the constitution of kenya amendment no 2act no 17 of 1966turn coat rule required for an mp to seek reelection at the end of the session of his defection meant to deal with odinga and co who had left kanu for kpu without resigning their seats. On 27 august 2010, to domestic and international acclaim, president. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Protesters in myanmar call for constitutional changes 2014 bolivians protest for a new constitutional referendum 2008 election officials check voter rolls for kenyas constitutional referendum 2010 the worlds constitutions to read, search, and compare. Attorneygeneral, office of public communications, kenya pdf pdf doc. The constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney.
The amendment bill touches on matters of sharing and devolution of power, rule of law, protection of marginalized and good governance. Download pdf this is the constitution of kenya at independence in 1963. Franceschi, the african human rights judicial system. This constitution is the constitution of the republic of kenya and shall have the force of law throughout kenya and, subject to. Constitution of kenya, 2010 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble chapter onesovereignty of the people and supremacy of this constitution 1sovereignty. Final constitution of kenya 2010 download pdf fianl constitution of kenya approved by the consultative referandum of august 2010. The constitution establishes basic principles that set the foundation of the employeremployee relationship. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010. Parliament may enact legislation limiting the effect of clauses 1 and 2 on the descendents of kenyan citizens who are born outside kenya. Fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual 70 whereas every person in kenya is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, tribe, place of. Constitutional reform in kenya has been a major issue since kenya gained independence. Kenyan constitution amendments thru time wild about africa. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya.
Part 2 legislation and procedure in the national assembly. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. Proposed constitution of kenya pdf published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the. Equality and freedom from discrimination kenya law. Protesters in myanmar call for constitutional changes 2014 bolivians protest for a new constitutional referendum 2008 election officials check voter rolls for kenya s constitutional referendum 2010 the worlds constitutions to read, search, and compare. Land laws amendment bill, 2015 kenya land alliance. The highlights of the evolution of kenyas constitution can be highlighted by the following events. The constitution is amended by introducing a new article 93 4 and re numbering the current clause 4 to read clause 5 as follows. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. On 27 august 2010, to domestic and international acclaim, president kibaki of kenya formally promulgated a new kenyan constitution at a public ceremony in nairobi attended by thousands of people.
The constitution of kenya 2010 establishes a legislature that is fundamentally different in terms of structure, membership and powers the legislature exists at both the national and county level at the national level, there is established a twochamber parliament consisting of the national assembly and the senate. It was constituted into ten chapters covering issues ranging from citizenship, executive and legislative powers, the judicature and. The kenya 2007 general elections, institute of development studies ids, university of nairobi, and the. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. Kenyans voted in a referendum and approved the new constitution and the new constitution was promulgated. The constitution of kenya amendment act no 1 of 1975. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in.
The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as. The constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment bill, 2015 7 insertion of a new article 96 4. Kenya the constitution of the republic of kenya, 2010. An introductory commentary, strathmore university press, 2014. The constitution establishes the basic principles that set the foundation of the employeremployee relationship.
Nov 11, 2018 kenya consists of the territory and territorial waters comprising kenya on the effective date, and any additional territory and territorial waters as defined by an act of parliament. In 2010, kenya adopted a new constitution by referendum. We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. The bill of rights sets out fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to each and every individual in kenya.
Chapter six of the constitution of kenya 2010 implementation of leadership and integrity. The constitution enya kenya film classification board. Kenya institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. Will kenyas 2010 constitution work for women and children. The right to equality in kenyas new constitution equal rights trust. Kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas independence in 1963. Devolution and access to services 1 the territory of kenya is divided into the counties specified in the first schedule.
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