The draft constitution is therefore due to be presented to parliament by 1 december, 2009, before its expected adoption three months later. It was constituted into ten chapters covering issues ranging from citizenship, executive and legislative powers, the judicature and legislative procedure, etc language. The constitution of kenya amendment act 1990 returned the security of tenure of constitutional office holders provided for a max of 210 and min of 188 constituencies. In this paper, the existing education structure and principles are examined via a brief of anticipated development aligned with the new constitution. Kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas independence in 1963. 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. Did you know that kenya got a new constitution in 2010. It is common for you to hear a lot of people quoting the constitution as the source of all law. This is the constitution of kenya at independence in 1963. Establishment of committee 1 there is established a committee to be known as the border control and operations coordination committee. The constitution of kenya 19 c providing for the status of permanent residents. There were 27 amendments to kenyas first constitution, starting in 1964 to 2008. For the first time, the highest law of the land recognised the role of women in. Soko directory was formed in 2008 by hidalgo investments ltd.
Kenyas 1963 independence constitution was based on the standard lancaster house template used for the former british colonies in africa, was subject to early amendments, and was replaced in 1969. Click on the image to download the constitution of kenya, 2010. Devolution in kenyas new constitution other states in africa that have attempted to redress similar historical land and justice questions. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. The constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1.
The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. The kenyan elections 2017 updates is an app that will be. Under the constitution of kenya, the british monarch, queen elizabeth ii, was represented as head of state by a governorgeneral of kenya. Adopt, enact and give this constitution to ourselves and to our future generations. Hidalgo investments is an investment company with diverse interests in the fields of finance, government tenders, business consultancy and corporate image consultancy and legal research, and was. Chapter six of the constitution of kenya 2010 implementation of leadership and integrity. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. Constitution of kenya kenya law reform commission klrc. A guiding question for each lesson is included below each section. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as. Health policies in kenya and the new constitution for vision 2030 agnes w.
This constitution is the constitution of the republic of kenya. Once adopted, the constitution would then be subject to a constitutional referendum, as was the procedure for. 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. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended. The new constitution represents a significant improvement in womens status in kenya in all spheres of life. The only one that ordinary citizens have had any role in making is the current one. Proposed new constitution of kenya is informally referred to as the wako bill with reference to its principal author, the kenyan attorneygeneral, amos wako. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010. Senior lecturer,university of nairobi, school of education. Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. The draft harmonized kenya constitution appears to be here after twenty years of struggle. Check out constitute to read, search, and compare the worlds constitutions. Exercising our sovereign and inalienable right to determine the form of governance of our country and having participated fully in the making of this constitution. Chapter four the bill of rights kenya law reform commission.
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. Kenya constitution bill of rights is an integral part of kenyas democratic state and is the framework for social, economic and cultural policies. This is a document that contains laws on how the kenyan country should be governed. Grace nyaga, senior lecturer, university of nairobi, school of education. Nov 11, 2018 1 this constitution is the supreme law of the republic and binds all persons and all state organs at both levels of government. When various civil society groups got together in the early 1990s to produce a draft constitution, one. Gender equality in the new constitutional dispensation of. Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. 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. Kenyan constitutional provisions on freedom of expression. Pdf constitutional gains for kenyan women muhavi mugambi.
We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. Despite the new constitutions more progressive stance, not all keny. The constitution refers to a formal document that contains the rules, functions, and roles of the constitution. Kenyan constitution also recognizes the rights of communities to manage their affairs and. Tutorial fellow, university of nairobi, school of education. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general 2 the constitution of kenya the constitution of kenya arrangement of articles preamble chapter onesovereignty of the people and supremacy of this constitution 1sovereignty of the. Institutional change is an uneven process, and what follows from the iterative layering of strategic action institutional change is a complex and uneven sequencing of. Download pdf this is the constitution of kenya at independence in 1963.
Wananchi are supposed to study the document and make further recommendations to the committee of experts coe. Draft constitution of kenya bomas draft, 15 march 2004. The new kenyan constitution and homosexuality following the clear endorsement by kenyans of a new constitution on august 4th 2010, there has been lots of talk in some homo quarters regarding certain clauses on the bill of rights that are believed to somehow decriminalise homosexuality in. Established the office of the vice president who would be appointed from the. Today, the kenyan government circulated a copy of the constitution to kenyans at home and abroad.
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. Constitutional transitions and territorial cleavages. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. It gives kenyan citizens the freedom to exercise their sovereign power directly indirectly or by exercising their democratic rights. 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 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble chapter onesovereignty of the people and supremacy of this constitution 1sovereignty. The worlds constitutions to read, search, and compare. Kenyan constitution amendments thru time wild about africa.
The new kenyan constitution and homosexuality kenyans. Aug 08, 2010 the new kenyan constitution and homosexuality following the clear endorsement by kenyans of a new constitution on august 4th 2010, there has been lots of talk in some homo quarters regarding certain clauses on the bill of rights that are believed to somehow decriminalise homosexuality in kenya. The constitution of kenya p art 7 f inancial o fficers and i nstitutions 228controller of budget. Appointment of immigration officers the service shall appoint such immigration officers as may be necessary for the carrying out of the provisions of this act. For more information about the forum of federations. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land.
Kipchumba murkomen, separately examines how the new constitution has recon. Education in kenya under the new constitution 2011. The kenyan constitution, with discussion of the constitutionmaking process and its content. Part 2 legislation and procedure in the national assembly. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. Adopted by the national constitution conference on 15 march 2004 20 th october 2004 5. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Once adopted, the constitution would then be subject to a constitutional referendum, as was the procedure for the 2005 draft constitution that was rejected. It is beyond the scope of this report to conduct an exhaustive comparative analysis. Amendments in kenyas first constitution kenya monitor. 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. Timeline of kenyas constitutional history the following table outlines kenyas constitutional changes, preceding the current 2010 constitution.
Constitution of the united states of america bill of. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. 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. It also epitomised the victory for the women of kenya. Resources guide explore the links in the text of the constitution below to discover a variety of relevant, classroom ready, lessons and activities from the bill of rights institute. Constitution of the united states of america bill of rights. Pdf the kenyan constitution, with discussion of the constitutionmaking process and its content. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya. This is because education plays a key role in organizational performance. The new constitution also incorporates international treaties to which kenya is a party, as well as general principles of international law into kenyas domestic law, thereby enshrining international human rights norms into the new constitution.
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