Draft constitution of 2010 swahili download pdf this document is the draft constitution of 6 may 2010 of kenya. The promoters of a popular initiative shall deliver the draft bill and the supporting signatures to the independent electoral. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. Implementation of chapter six of the constitution of kenya 2010 in view of that, there was need to establish standards for the credibility of the future and the incumbent leaders of kenya. Constitution of kenya 2010 the foreign policy analyst. 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.
Today, the kenyan government circulated a copy of the constitution to kenyans at home and abroad. Constitution prepared by the uganda constitutional commission and to adopt and enact a constitution for uganda. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. The term mp is an abbreviation for member of parliament. The highlights of the evolution of kenyas constitution can be highlighted by the following events. For the first time, the highest law of the land recognised the role of women in. Adopted by the national constitution conference on 15 march 2004 20 th october 2004 5. Revised harmonized draft constitution of kenya comprising. The constitution enya kenya film classification board. Wananchi are supposed to study the document and make further recommendations to the committee of experts coe. Kenyans yearned to have confidence in the constitutional offices.
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. The pa served the central government until when the current constitution of kenya was promulgated in august, 2010. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. The draft harmonized kenya constitution appears to be here after twenty years of struggle. 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. Under article 50g recognizes defense by counsel of ones choice and being informed of this right promptly. Some of our representatives need a total overhaul,but this is a subject for. Committee on constitutionalcommittee of experts pursuant to section 331 of the. Supremacy of this constitution 1sovereignty of the people. An introductory commentary is an indispensable handbook for readers striving for an exhaustive mastery of kenyas constitution, and anyone wishing for a quick reference. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution.
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. In 2008, the parliament of kenya passed a new law, the constitution of kenya. The only one that ordinary citizens have had any role in making is the current one. Fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual 70 whereas every person in kenya is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, tribe, place of. We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. 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 constitution of kenya the present constitution with amendments that has been in existence since 1969. The constitution was presented to the attorney general of kenya on 7 april 2010, officially published on 6 may 2010, and was. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution.
Posted on february 26, 2015 by oyaro ezra 1 comment most of us the kenyan citizens had the idea of voting in of the kenyan constitution in 2010 bearing in mind of article 6 of the cok that elaborates that our territories are divided into counties. The constitution therefore dedicated a whole chapter. Chapter twothe republic 4declaration of the republic. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. Enacted by the parliament of kenya as follows short title. 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. There is the house of senate or upper house and the national assembly house or lower house. Devolution and access to services 1 the territory of kenya is divided into the counties specified in the first schedule. Thanks for posting the revised new constitution of kenya. Katiba mpya, kenya moja handbook for civic education 11 comparative matrix between the current constitution and the proposed constitution clear leadership code government broken down to 2 levels a strong national and a strong county government roles between levels clear cut two chambers of parliament with enhanced roles. Harmonised draft constitution of kenya published on 17th. It also epitomised the victory for the women of kenya. Kenyas 2010 constitution uct faculty of health sciences. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament.
Any treaty or convention ratified by kenya shall form part of the law of kenya under this constitution. This constitution is the constitution of the republic of kenya and shall have the force of law throughout kenya and, subject to. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. Draft constitution of 2010 swahili constitutionnet. Kenyas new constitution passed in 2010 recognizes the right of quality care resulting in the devolution of health service delivery to. Kenya institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya. Parliament under the constitution of kenya 2010 has two houses bicameral for all my political and legal savvy readers. 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.
Kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas 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. 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. Each house has its specific mandate under the constitution. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4.
Draft constitution of kenya bomas draft, 15 march 2004. The constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment bill, 2015 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment bill, 2015 a bill for an act of parliament to amend the constitution of kenya, 2010 by popular initiative pursuant to article 257 of the constitution of kenya. Constitutional reform in kenya has been a major issue since kenya gained independence. Simplified version of the proposed constitution katiba institute. Towards realising womens rights in the constitution iii our constitution, our life foreword there is no doubt that the constitution of kenya 2010 cok 2010 presents a new dawn for the majority of kenyan women. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. The constitution establishes basic principles that set the foundation of the employeremployee relationship. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. Kenya constitution chapter v protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual. Do hereby, in and through this constituent assembly solemnly adopt, enact and give to ourselves and our posterity, this constitution of the republic of uganda, this 22nd day of september, in the year 1995. Kenya is a wonderful country and i wish that those who are representing kenya abroad were as wonderful as the country. Our 2010 constitution takes cognizance of this fact by providing for right to a fair hearing.
Every person has an obligation to respect, uphold and defend this constitution. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had. Revised draft constitution download kenya stockholm blog. Download pdf simplified version of the proposed constitution of kenya 2010 language. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. Broadly stated, the objective of the project was both historical and. Jomo kenyatta is installed as kenyas first prime minister. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya.
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