This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Chapter twothe republic 4declaration of the republic. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. Voters were asked whether they approved of a proposed new constitution, which had been passed by the national assembly on 1 april 2010. Kenya s number one website that delivers realtime news across the globe. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history.
August 2010 the draft constitution text is approved by a 67. Aug 31, 2016 the 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Gender equality in the new constitutional dispensation of kenya. Devolution and access to services 1 the territory of kenya is divided into the counties specified in the first schedule. 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. The draft harmonized kenya constitution appears to be here after twenty years of struggle. Every person has an obligation to respect, uphold and defend this constitution. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Draft constitution of 2010 swahili constitutionnet.
This document is the draft constitution of 6 may 2010 of kenya. The constitution establishes basic principles that set the foundation of the employeremployee relationship. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Harmonised draft constitution of kenya published on 17th. The new constitution was seen as a vital step to avoid a repetition of the violent outbursts after the 2007 general elections.
There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010. A historical background to kenyas constitutional reform. 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. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. 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. Mar 21, 2020 depending on the response from the public after reading the bbi report, kenyan might have a referendum to amend the 2010 constitution resulting in change of government structure.
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Gender issues in the draft bill of the constitution of kenya. Kenya is a wonderful country and i wish that those who are representing kenya abroad were as wonderful as the country. Update on bbi report in kenya, summary and full pdf photo of presidet uhuru kenyatta and raila odinga 8th march 2018 handshake. The new constitution represents a significant improvement in womens status in kenya in all spheres of life. The constitution of kenya was the final document resulting from the revision of the harmonized draft constitution ofkenyawritten by the committee of experts initially released to the public on 17 november 2009 so that the public could debate the. Draft constitution of kenya bomas draft, 15 march 2004. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. The top headlines covers politics, citizen journalism, culture, business, sports and entertainment.
Nov 17, 2009 the draft harmonized kenya constitution appears to be here after twenty years of struggle. Some of our representatives need a total overhaul,but this is a subject for. This is the year in which a draft constitution that would consolidate longterm reforms and move the country towards a human rights state was published. Sep 28, 2014 a historical background to kenyas constitutional reform process 1. Adopted by the national constitution conference on 15 march 2004 20 th october 2004 5. Depending on the response from the public after reading the bbi report, kenyan might have a referendum to amend the 2010 constitution resulting in change of government structure. Experts who published a proposed constitution on 23 february 2010 that was presented. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in. 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. Thanks for posting the revised new constitution of kenya.
In 2008, the parliament of kenya passed a new law, the constitution of kenya. Dec 18, 2010 the new constitution represents a significant improvement in womens status in kenya in all spheres of life. He added that the technical teams would look at how the constitution of kenya. Bbi report pdf and summary building bridges initiative, kenya. Talks on kenya draft law fail to take off daily nation. Revised draft constitution download kenya stockholm blog. During the early years of kenyas existence, the constitution was abused by the president and the ruling party to gain and consolidate power. Kenyas 2010 constitution uct faculty of health sciences. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online.
The proposed new constitution of kenya the draft that the attorneygeneral and the. The report examines kenyas current constitution and the new draft constitution from a minority and indigenous peoples perspective. Jan 08, 2010 thanks for posting the revised new constitution of kenya. Defence of this constitution 1 every person has an obligation to respect, uphold and defend this constitution. Kenya national commission on human rights publications. Except as otherwise provided in this constitution, any question proposed for decision in either house of parliament shall be. Revised harmonized draft constitution of kenya comprising.
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If kenya is to live up to its obligation under the convention, then it should ensure against such provisions which promote discrimination against women. A historical background to kenyas constitutional reform process. Your guide to the proposed constitution katiba institute. Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. 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. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. Constitution of the united states 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. Kenya employment law is kenyas first and only blog that is dedicated to answering your employment law questions so that you can thrive in employment and beyond. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969. November 2009 the harmonised draft constitution written and proposed by the committee of experts was released on 17 november 2009 and had the. The constitution was presented to the attorney general of kenya on 7 april 2010, officially published on 6 may 2010, and was subjected to a referendum on 4 august 2010.
The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. Draft report advisory on comprehensive programme for to advise the national government on a comprehensive programmer for the registration of title in land throughout kenya article 672 c of the constitution of kenya, 2010. Kenyas constitutional development from preindependence to the proposed constitution, 2010 laila abdul latif, advocate. Chapter eleven devolved government kenya law reform. Wananchi are supposed to study the document and make further recommendations to the committee of experts coe. Draft constitution of 2010 swahili download pdf this document is the draft constitution of 6 may 2010 of kenya. The people may exercise their sovereign power either directly or through their democratically elected representatives. Kenyas christian churches have unified against a proposed new constitution for the east african powerhouse, saying it will offer abortion on demand and give muslims special rights. Constitution of the united states 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 ordain and establish this. Kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas independence in 1963. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. The constitution of kenya was the final document resulting from the revision of the harmonized draft constitution of.
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