The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27. Acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. Implementation of rights and fundamental freedoms kenya. The daily nation reports that the communications commission of kenya cck is adamant that come tuesday 15th november tomorrow, any of the 26 broadcasters that will not have applied and paid for new licenses will lose their frequencies. The constitution enya kenya film classification board. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. Kenya s new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenya s independence in 1963. Defence of the constitution chapter twoterritories of ghana 4. In a recent development, the high court has delivered. In part b, the constitutional amendments are also printed sepa rately, in order of their adoption. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution.
The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. Kenya, a country which went from the brink of civil warfollowing the disputed presidential election results of december 2007to promulgating a new constitution a few short years later, has had its constitutional reform process hailed as a runaway success story. We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. Education law and policy framework kenya has ratified most international treaties that protect the right to education, which form part of the countrys laws. It is common in the analysis of kenyan politics to rely on ethnic explanations. The population were dissatisfied with the removal of valuable aspects of the law. Id constitution of kenya, 2010, 27, world intellectual property organization wipo website.
Kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas independence in 1963. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. Nov 14, 2011 posts about article 34 constitution written by victor nzomo. A constitution of the state of washington preamble article i declaration of rights sections 1 political power. Kenyas new constitution article pdf available in journal of democracy 222. Arusha peace agreement in its part on powersharing in its article 41, and in its part on miscellaneous issues and final provisions in its article 22. Law on registration of outofwedlock children ruled. Subject to the provisions of subarticles 7 and 9 of article 47 and of article 66 of this constitution, if any other law is inconsistent with this constitution, this constitution shall prevail and the other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. Click on the image to download the constitution of kenya, 2010.
The first constitution of uganda was the product of the ugandan constitutional conference and took effect at the moment of independence 9. The constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. Constitution of kenya, 2010 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended. Equality and freedom from discrimination kenya law. 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. 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. Article 60 f of the constitution of kenya 2010 provides for elimination of gender discrimination in respect of land. It sanctions a republican form of government with a powerful president. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament.
An act of parliament to amend the constitution of kenya, 2010 by popular initiative pursuant to article 257 of the constitution of kenya. Constitution of kenya, 2010 3 part 2rights and fundamental freedoms 26right to life. Posts about article 34 constitution written by victor nzomo. Whereas the said rights include the right of the individual to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, regardless of race, colour, ethnic origin, sex, religion, creed or social or economic. The constitution of kenya in article 2 1 c i ii on the functions of the president states that. In november 2005, kenya held its firstever national referendum on a proposed constitution. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. The constitution of uganda is the supreme law of uganda. This act may be cited as the constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment act, 2015. Constitution of kenya the constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. Blessed with a unique location and history, the arab nation of egypt is the heart of.
The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. The following is the official revised version in english of katiba ya jamhuri ya. Considering that the new constitution of the republic of rwanda was adopted by rwandan citizens in the referendum of 26 may 2003 as confirmed by the supreme court in its ruling. The fourth and current constitution was promulgated on 8 october 1995. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state founded on the national values and principles of governance referred to in article 10. The daily nation reports that the communications commission of kenya cck is adamant that come tuesday 15th november tomorrow, any of the 26 broadcasters that will not have applied and paid for new licenses will lose their frequencies the various media owners under the umbrella of the media owners association have. Nov 11, 2018 1 executive authority derives from the people of kenya and shall be exercised in accordance with this constitution. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. The constitution of kenya, in article 53 1 b state that every child has a right to free and. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. Kenyan constitution, chapter eleven, part 3, article 186 to 187. This constitution is the constitution of the republic of kenya and shall have the force of law. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an. Kenyan constitution, chapter eleven, part 3, article 186.
This is our constitution egypt is the gift of the nile and the gift of egyptians to humanity. Previously, this blogger discussed here the tobacco control regulations 2014 made by the cabinet secretary for health published under legal notice no. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. Kenya constitution chapter 6 leadership and integrity. Ghai, yash pa l and cottrell ghai, jill, kenyas co. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Kenyas constitution in a global context international. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Over 67% of kenyan voters approved this new constitution in a. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do. Any attempt to establish a government otherwise than in compliance with this constitution is unlawful. Kenyan constitution, chapter seventeen, article 260 soko.
Kenyan constitution, chapter seventeen, article 258 to 259 about juma juma is an enthusiastic journalist who believes that journalism has power to change the world either negatively or positively depending on how one uses it. The court held that the abovecited provision of the birth and death registration act, which disallows such a right, is a violation of the equality and freedom from discrimination clause of the kenyan constitution. By the late 19th c, however, the kenyan constitution had been so adulterated, through amendments, and had lost both the safeguards and its original intention. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 cap. The constitution of the republic of ghana arrangement of articles chapter onethe constitution article 1. Article 27 head of state and government article 28 election article 29 term of office article 30 oath of affirmation article 31 immunity from civil and criminal proceedings article 32 functions, powers and duties article 33 remuneration article 34 succession.
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