The trust deed shall be abided by at all times and takes precedence over the constitution. The constitution of kenya 2010 was ratified by kenyans on the august 4, 2010 referendum by over 67% of kenyans who voted during the referendum approved of the proposed constitution. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969. The constitution of kenya 2010 in its article 27 entitles every person to equality before the law and prohibits direct or indirect discrimination on any ground, including disability. Enacted by the parliament of kenya as follows short title. Find out all about the current new kenyan constitution that was promulgated in 2010. The draft constitution is expected to be adopted on or before 2 march 2010.
Bosire do hereby declare that devolution for development, conflict resolution, and limiting central power through constitutional design. Revised draft constitution download kenya stockholm blog. Sample constitution xyz organization at etsu please read. The pa served the central government until when the current constitution of kenya was promulgated in august, 2010. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4. An introductory commentary is an indispensable handbook for readers striving for an exhaustive mastery of kenya s constitution, and anyone wishing for a quick reference. Tribunals bill 2015 draft kenya law reform commission. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. The now amended ckrc draft, known as the bomas draft was. Good job, but some areas need revisiting daily nation 29 jan 2010.
The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended. Some of our representatives need a total overhaul,but this is a subject for. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. Kenya institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya. Three months later, on 4 august, it was approved by over 67 per cent of the. About the constitution history kenya has had two documents called constitution during the colonial period and two since independence, before the current one that was adopted in 2010.
The draft constitution of kenya, 2004 the socalled bomas draft. This paper is an analysis of the 2008 2010 constitution making process. Draft constitution of 2010 swahili download pdf this document is the draft constitution of 6 may 2010 of kenya. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended to 2008 chapter i the republic of kenya 1. In 2008, the parliament of kenya passed a new law, the constitution of kenya. Sample constitution of a selfhelp group in kenya download. 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. Chapter thirteenthe public service part 1values and principles of public service 232values and principles of public service. This act may be cited as the constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment act, 2015.
Draft constitution of 2010 swahili constitutionnet. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. There is the house of senate or upper house and the national assembly house or lower house. The new constitution represents a significant improvement in womens status in kenya in all spheres of life. Constitution of kenya 2010 the foreign policy analyst page 3. Kenyas foreign relations under the 2010 constitution posted on november 24, 2012 by andrew tyrus maina it is well settled among foreign policy analysts that domestic politics does affect foreign relations. If you intend to apply as a new organization, your application may be denied if you simply fill in the blanks and turn this in as a. An act of parliament to amend the constitution of kenya, 2010 by popular initiative pursuant to article 257 of the constitution of kenya. Each house has its specific mandate under the constitution. Sblc, medium term notes mtn, confirmable bank draft cbd as well as other financial instruments issued from aaa rated bank such as hsbc bank hong kong, hsbc bank london, deutsche bank ag frankfurt, barclays bank, standard chartered bank and others on lease at the lowest available rates.
An introductory commentary is an indispensable handbook for readers striving for an exhaustive mastery of kenyas constitution, and anyone wishing for a quick reference. Having crossed the hurdle of adopting the new constitution, kenya now faces the chal. Adopted by the national constitution conference on 15 march 2004 20 th october 2004 5. Once adopted, it will then be subject to a constitutional referendum. 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. Nov 17, 2009 the draft harmonized kenya constitution appears to be here after twenty years of struggle.
We discuss the opportunities and suggest that if women are to make a wholesome contribution to the kenyan society they must take advantage of the framework in the new constitutional dispensation. A full copy of the trust deed must be held in the church office for members to inspect at any reasonable time. It is carefully analysed, well annotated and presented in an easytoread fashion. Draft lcsa constitution 2011 confidential confidential to mc while draft page 3 part 1 preliminary 1. Available to download from kituo cha katiba eastern africa centre for constitutional. The draft constitution termed the harmonized draft constitution has many things that could be improved. Over 67% of kenyan voters approved this new constitution in a. November 2009 the harmonised draft constitution written and proposed by the committee of experts was released on 17 november 2009 and had the. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Click on the image to download the constitution of kenya, 2010. Wananchi are supposed to study the document and make further recommendations to the committee of experts coe. Republic of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 the office of the director of public prosecutions act, 20 call for applications for the position of the director of public prosecutions pursuant to provisions of article 157 of the constitution and section 814 of the. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in.
The constitution of kenya the present constitution with amendments that has been in existence since 1969. 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. Parliament under the constitution of kenya 2010 has two houses bicameral for all my political and legal savvy readers. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Revised harmonized draft constitution of kenya comprising. Devolution and access to services 1 the territory of kenya is divided into the counties specified in the first schedule. Full kenyan constitution search through the various elements i. 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. 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. Draft constitution of kenya bomas draft, 15 march 2004. The promulgation of the 2010 constitution ushered in a new.
Experts who published a proposed constitution on 23 february 2010 that was presented. The committee of experts was able to revise the original harmonized draft constitution taking into consideration the submissions made by kenyans during the period of debate. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. The promoters of a popular initiative shall deliver the draft bill and the supporting signatures to the independent electoral. The only one that ordinary citizens have had any role in making is the current one. Broadly stated, the objective of the project was both historical and. The committee held extensive public consultations and received many dozens of submissions.
Thanks for posting the revised new constitution of kenya. The devolution that kenya has adopted is provided for this in article 1 3 and 4. The constitution of kenya, 2010 medical practitioners and. The draft harmonized kenya constitution appears to be here after twenty years of struggle. Know all your rights and duties as a citizen at the palm of your hand.
The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. Devolution for development, conflict resolution, and. The kenya constitution is the supreme law of kenya. Proposed constitution of kenya as published by the attorneygeneral, 6. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4 th. Standing orders give the rulings as to how the constitution shall be implemented. Harmonised draft constitution of kenya published on 17th. Simplified version of the proposed constitution katiba institute.
Kenyas new constitution and conflict transformation. Revised harmonised draft constitution of kenya 2010. The constitution of kenya was the final document resulting from the revision of the harmonized draft constitution of. 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. The constitution was presented to the attorney general of kenya on 7 april 2010, officially published on 6 may 2010, and was. 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. Today, the kenyan government circulated a copy of the constitution to kenyans at home and abroad. The new constitution to ensure that not only existing and proposed. Article 28, guarantees the right to human dignity and the right to have that dignity. Gender equality in the new constitutional dispensation of. Chapter eleven and in the first schedule and fourth schedule of the constitution of kenya 2010.
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. 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. 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. Acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. Constitution of kenya, 2010 3 part 2rights and fundamental freedoms 26right to life. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. Please note that this is a very simple, sample constitution, provided to assist groups in preparing their own, original constitution with more substance. Devolution is the proper distribution of state functions and powers amongst and between the three arms of government. Kenya is a wonderful country and i wish that those who are representing kenya abroad were as wonderful as the country. Constitution of kenya the constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. Constitution and the 2010 new constitution of kenya. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Harmonized draft constitution which accompanies this report. 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 2010 the foreign policy analyst page 2. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. Within the conceptual framework of conflict transformation, this paper analyses the ways in which sections of kenyas new constitution, adopted on 27 august 2010, address the root causes of conflict and examines how the new constitution provides for reforms on governance, democracy, human rights, ethnicity and resource sharing. Devolution in kenyas new constitution in 2010, on the cusp of kenya s new constitutional dispensation, the society for international development sid embarked on a project called thinking, talking and informing kenya s democratic change framework. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online.
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