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. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010. Mar 29, 20 kenyas new constitution, ratified in august 2010, stipulates that no more than twothirds of any appointed or elected body can be of the same gender, and, in an attempt to ensure further gender balance, included a provision stating that each of kenyas 47 counties elect a womens representative. How kenya is changing under new constitution daily nation. Even though kenyan constitution undefined is produced to work with android mobile phone along with ios by symatech labs ltd. There were 27 amendments to kenya s first constitution, starting in 1964 to 2008. The constitution was promulgated on 27 august 2010. It is beyond the scope of this report to conduct an exhaustive comparative analysis. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. Constitutional transitions and territorial cleavages.
The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters. The highlights of the evolution of kenya s constitution can be highlighted by the following events. In this regard, the commission would like to encourage every kenyan to read the proposed new constitution itself as published by the attorneygeneral. Kenyans approve new constitution the new york times. Click on the image to download the constitution of kenya, 2010. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended. Jomo kenyatta is installed as kenya s first prime minister. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. It is certain to be useful to law and government students, lawyers, researchers and other persons who seek to understand the new constitutional order. This comes as kenya is expecting new currency as stipulated in the constitution that bars the use of portraits or images of individuals, stating that notes and coins should only bear images that depict or symbolize aspects of kenya. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. The draft harmonized kenya constitution appears to be here after twenty years of struggle. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4.
Kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas independence in 1963. The permanent secretary to the treasuryincorporation act. The constitution of kenya revised edition 2009 2008 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. Kenyan electoral officials sort ballots at a polling centre in eldoret. Sep, 2008 kenya struggles to create new constitution following a deadly power crisis that was resolved when kenyas leaders agreed to work together, efforts began to craft a new constitution. Kenya s new constitution, ratified in august 2010, stipulates that no more than twothirds of any appointed or elected body can be of the same gender, and, in an attempt to ensure further gender balance, included a provision stating that each of kenya s 47 counties elect a womens representative. Nov 17, 2009 those who took up other citizenships before the new constitution was crafted will have an opportunity to reclaim their kenyan citizenship, a welcome news for kenyans in diaspora.
New constitution helps kenyan women gain traction in. South africas constitution is one of the most progressive in the world and enjoys high acclaim internationally. Kenya has had two major constitutional reforms involving wholly new texts since gaining independence. Devolution in kenyas new constitution other states in africa that have attempted to redress similar historical land and justice questions. Proposed new constitution of kenya is informally referred to as the wako bill with reference to its principal author, the kenyan attorneygeneral, amos wako. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. If accompanied by strong followup action, the new constitution will improve kenya s prospects for democracy, justice and respect for human rights, said njonjo mue, head of the kenya. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan.
Today, the kenyan government circulated a copy of the constitution to kenyans at home and abroad. Kenya s new constitution aims to fix this by devolving more power to local governments, giving kenyans a bill of rights and paving the way for land reform. Proposed new constitution as published, it needs to be understood that it is the proposed new constitution as the official statutory document that prevails. Constitution of kenya for pc download constitution. Aug 06, 2010 kenyas new constitution aims to fix this by devolving more power to local governments, giving kenyans a bill of rights and paving the way for land reform. Kenyan constitution for pc download windows 78 computer, mac. 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 constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Constitutional reform in kenya has been a major issue since kenya gained independence. Kipchumba murkomen, separately examines how the new constitution has recon. The new kenyan constitution kenya now has a new constitution that is significantly different both from its immediate predecessor and from the kenyan constitution as it was adopted at independence.
The following is a download of the proposed new kenyan constitution handed over to president mwai kibaki and prime minister raila odinga by ag amos wako on thursday may 6th in nairobi ahead of the referendum. 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. 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. Issues of land and environment are addressed in part2 of chapter 5 of the kenyan constitution. On 4 august 2010, kenyans voted to adopt a new constitution, culminating a process that began as part of a resolution to the violent conflict that. Aug 28, 2015 the constitution promulgated five years ago this week has brought about a number of earthshaking changes that have dramatically altered kenyas socioeconomic and political landscape. Dec 18, 2010 the new constitution represents a significant improvement in womens status in kenya in all spheres of life. Browsercam provides you with kenyan constitution for pc mac free download. This is because education plays a key role in organizational performance. 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. We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. Constitution of kenya kenya law reform commission klrc. Thus, this book is expected to contribute to this new promise by making knowledge on the constitution accessible through breaking down and contextualising its provisions. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution.
Volume 22 issue 2 page numbers 89103 print download from project muse view citation select your citation format. Download kenya constitution 2010 for pc free download kenya constitution 2010 for pcmacwindows 7,8,10, nokia, blackberry, xiaomi, huawei, oppo free download kenya constitution 2010 android app, install android apk app for pc, download free android apk files at. Jun 02, 2017 the kenyan constitutions enhanced focus on protecting environmental rights the 2010 kenyan constitution was hailed as progressive for dealing with issues rarely addressed by national law. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. Constitution of kenya, 2010 const2010 3 constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble chapter one sovereignty of the people and supremacy of this constitution article 1. The constitution of the republic of south africa south. Kenya now has a new constitution that is significantly different both from its immediate predecessor and from the kenyan constitution as it was adopted at independence. Kenyas 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. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Kenya s new constitution overwhelming endorsement for the new constitution could be a major turning point. Full kenyan constitution search through the various elements i. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4 th.
In this paper, the existing education structure and principles are examined via a brief of anticipated development aligned with the new constitution. The public procurement and asset disposal act, 2015. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. The constitution enya kenya film classification board. New constitution helps kenyan women gain traction in politics. 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. Gender equality in the new constitutional dispensation of. Pdf constitutional gains for kenyan women muhavi mugambi. Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general.
The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as. Amendments in kenyas first constitution kenya monitor. The only one that ordinary citizens have had any role in making is the current one. Kenyans have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new constitution designed to curb. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. This constitution is the constitution of the republic of kenya and shall have the force of law throughout kenya and, subject to section 47, 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. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in thisact referred to as the constitution. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had. Wananchi are supposed to study the document and make further recommendations to the committee of experts coe. Oct 28, 2010 i am often asked whether kenyas new constitution, approved in a referendum in august 2010, will actually improve governance in kenya.
Know all your rights and duties as a citizen at the palm of your hand. There are many people who seem to believe that it will not. Photos of new generation kenyan currency notes ksh 50 to. No other law or government action can supersede the provisions of the constitution. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya.
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