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. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. The constitution of kenya, 2010, gives more clarity to the relationship of international law in the kenyan legal system, removing the need for domestication as per the preaugust 2010 status quo. 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 2010 constitution and the application of international. 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. Download pdf the proposed constitution of kenya 2010. Revised draft constitution download kenya stockholm blog. Articles 25 and 26 of the constitution of kenya, 2010, recognize international law as a valid norm within the legal system.
Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. By and large, it steps up the incorporation of international law. Kenya institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya. Draft constitution of 2010 swahili download pdf this document is the draft constitution of 6 may 2010 of kenya. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4 th. Download pdf the proposed constitution of kenya of may 2010. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended to 2008 chapter i the republic of kenya 1. 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. Three months later, on 4 august, it was approved by over 67 per cent of the. 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. Equality and freedom from discrimination kenya law. 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. The constitution of kenya 2010 homa bay county assembly. Constitutional transitions and territorial cleavages.
A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as. 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 constitution of kenya 2010 county assembly of kiambu. 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. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. Check out constitute to read, search, and compare the worlds constitutions.
It is carefully analysed, well annotated and presented in. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters. Broadly stated, the objective of the project was both historical and. This contains far reaching commitments to a wide range of rights and an ambitious vision of social equity and has the real potential to address historical injustices and grievances. The kenya constitution is the supreme law of kenya. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. Any attempt to establish a government otherwise than in compliance with this constitution is unlawful. Nov 07, 2019 a highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Find out all about the current new kenyan constitution that was promulgated in 2010. Do articles 25 and 26 of the constitution of kenya 2010. Oaths to be taken by judges of high court part ii court of appeal. Do articles 25 and 26 of the constitution of kenya. Chapter thirteenthe public service part 1values and principles of public service 232values and principles of public service.
Chapter twothe republic 4declaration of the republic. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. Devolution and access to services 1 the territory of kenya is divided into the counties specified in the first schedule. 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. 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. Kenya is a wonderful country and i wish that those who are representing kenya abroad were as wonderful as the country. 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.
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