The constitution was presented to the attorney general of kenya on 7 april 2010, officially published on 6 may 2010, and was. A person elected as president in accordance with this constitution shall assume office as president as soon as he is declared to be elected. Article 2 the attributes of the republic, such as defined in the first article, are reserved for the use of the public powers. It contains titles available in the ascl library and published in the past. Constitutional transitions and territorial cleavages. According to one survey, almost 70% of kenyan respondents believe. Parliament may enact legislation limiting the effect of clauses 1 and 2 on the descendents of kenyan citizens who are born outside kenya. Chapter thirteenthe public service part 1values and principles of public service 232values and principles of public service.
Will kenyas 2010 constitution work for women and children. Kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas independence in 1963. The shutdown completely violates article 34 of the constitution of kenya of 2010. Devolution and access to services 1 the territory of kenya is divided into the counties specified in the first schedule. This constitution is the constitution of the republic of kenya. The constitution enya kenya film classification board. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Constitution of kenya 1969 as originally enacted the 2010 constitution. Kenyas politicians and civil society advocates have struggled to secure a new constitution for nearly a quarter of a century. Soko directory was formed in 2008 by hidalgo investments ltd. Important for workers and institutional use, citizens, parents, children, teachers and students. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. General provisions article one the rwandan state is an independent, sovereign, democratic, social and secular republic. The principal languages of education are english and french.
The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. Free, offline, easy and accessible, less space consumption. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. Ghai, yash pa l and cottrell ghai, jill, kenyas co. It is ambitious in every sense and many kenyans see it as the basis of a complete transformation. The cabinet was headed by a prime minister, appointed by the queen of england from the majority. We, the people of kenyaacknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation.
All illegal use and all profanation of these attributes are punished by the law. Over 67% of kenyan voters approved this new constitution in a. Kenya constitution chapter v protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996.
Aug 31, 2016 the 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended. The constitution in force until august 2010 had been amended many times since the republic was formed in december 1964. Political parties act, 2011 and any other relevant law as well as the party constitution and the party nomination rules. Article of the constitution is repealed and the following.
Muna ndulo on ethnicity, diversity, inclusivity and constitution making in africa 17 november the library, documentation and information department of the african studies centre leiden has compiled a web dossier on african constitutions. Focusing on the historical trajectory on the search for a new constitution, chapter one lays the groundwork upon which the fault line between constitutionalism and the issue areas are. For more information about the forum of federations. Kenya country constitutional profile constitutionnet. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. 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. Enacted by the parliament of kenya as follows short title.
On the occasion of the stephen ellis annual lecture by prof. Constitution of kenya 1963 as originally enacted the 1969 constitution. Kenyan constitution, chapter thirteen, part 1, article 232. The official languages are bislama, english and french. 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. Constitution of kenya, 2010 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble chapter onesovereignty of the people and supremacy of this constitution. An introductory commentary is an indispensable handbook for readers striving for an exhaustive mastery of kenyas constitution, and anyone wishing for a quick reference. African constitutions african studies centre leiden. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended to 2008 chapter i the republic of kenya 1.
Kenya the constitution article 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 origin or residence or other local connection, political opinions, color, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the. Rwandas constitution of 2003 with amendments through 2015. It was constituted into ten chapters covering issues ranging from citizenship, executive and legislative powers, the judicature and legislative procedure, etc. Download pdf this is the constitution of kenya at independence in 1963.
Kenyas 2010 constitution christina murray 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. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. Article 3 the republic of niger is a unitary state. The 1963 constitution, which was negotiated between the british government and representatives of kenyas political parties, marked the end of colonial rule and transformed the colony into a dominion. It provided for the unicameral national assembly consisting of 210 members directly elected. Kenya the constitution of the republic of kenya, 2010. Chapter twothe republic 4declaration of the republic. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010. The constitution is the supreme law of the land, it is the one that will guide us on all the things that we endeavour to do as a country including the laws that we will use.
Constitution comprising ideas expressed by rwandans themselves. 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. The constitution is the supreme law of the republic of vanuatu. Jomo kenyatta is installed as kenyas first prime minister. Constitution of kenya kenya law reform commission klrc. A light and quick reference android app version of the constitution of the republic of kenya, the supreme law of kenya. It established a parliamentary system with executive powers vested in a cabinet.
We will not have other laws that go against the constitution and if there shall be a law which is contrary to the constitution, it will have no place in kenya. Derived from ebook, pdf text search search by article search by chapter automatically count number of. 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. Article 90 of the constitution, sections 3437 of the elections act, 2011 as amended by the elections amendment no. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. Constitutional reform in kenya has been a major issue since kenya gained independence. Kenya institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya. Constitution of kenya the constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as. An act of parliament to amend the constitution of kenya, 2010 by popular initiative pursuant to article 257 of the constitution of kenya. Kenya population situation analysis published by the government of kenya supported by united nations population fund unfpa kenya country o.
The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya. It contains titles available in the ascl library and published in the past six years. Pdf the kenyan constitution, with discussion of the constitutionmaking process and its content. 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 of the people. This is the constitution of kenya at independence in 1963. Know all your rights and duties as a citizen at the palm of your hand. 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 supremacy of this constitution. Hidalgo investments is an investment company with diverse interests in the fields of finance, government tenders, business consultancy and corporate image consultancy and legal research, and was incorporated in 2008 under the laws of kenya, cap 486. The rejection of the draft constitution by kenyans in the referendum of 2005 meant that the 1963 constitution remained the basic law of kenya. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. Kenyas politicians and civil society advocates have struggled to secure a new constitution for nearly a quarter of a century, seeking to. 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.
Constitution of kenya wikisource, the free online library. Derived from ebook, pdf text search search by article search by chapter. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. Disputed presidential election results in 2007 provoked an unprecedented wave of political violence and killings across kenya claiming over lives and causing the displacement of hundreds of thousands. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya.
Part 3 summoning, prorogation and dissolution of parliament. The independence constitution of 1963, bitterly negotiated and designed. This act may be cited as the constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment act, 2015. Full kenyan constitution search through the various elements i. The inscription republique du niger republic of niger is placed below. The highlights of the evolution of kenyas constitution can be highlighted by the following events. 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. Contemporary reading, provides an indepth assessment of the interface between constitutionalism and kenyas new constitution. Attorneygeneral, office of public communications, kenya pdf pdf. Now hereby adopt, by referendum, this constitution as the supreme law of the republic of rwanda. The constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. Jul 21, 2019 a light and quick reference android app version of the constitution of the republic of kenya, the supreme law of kenya.
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