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. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. It will take vigilance and the participation of all the kenyan people to. The constitution of kenya amendment act no 20 of 1987. 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 promulgation of the 2010 constitution ushered in a new. Leadership and integrity is the title of that chapter, and. Leadership and integrity is the title of that chapter, and the enthusiasm for it is an indicator of. The constitution provides a legal framework that guarantees an allinclusive rightsbased approach to health service delivery to kenyans. 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. Kenya enacted a new constitution in 2010 through which it established a system of government akin to a federation, with legislative authority shared between the national parliament and county legislatures.
Dec 18, 2010 the new constitution represents a significant improvement in womens status in kenya in all spheres of life. 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. 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. The new constitution was seen as a vital step to avoid a repetition of the violent outbursts after the 2007 general elections. I am often asked whether kenyas new constitution, approved in a referendum in august 2010, will actually improve governance in kenya. The bill of rights sets out fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to each and every individual in kenya. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters. 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. Kenyas 2010 constitution offers some interesting and innovative insights and ideas. A person who is a kenyan citizen by birth and who has ceased to be a kenyan citizen because the person acquired citizenship of another country, is entitled on application to regain kenyan citizenship. This twoyear 201416 evidence and learning project, funded by the uk department for international development, asks. Gender equality in the new constitutional dispensation of.
It gives kenyan citizens the freedom to exercise their sovereign power directly indirectly or by exercising their democratic rights. The constitutional implementation commission cic is the. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. The constitution of kenya revised edition 2009 2008 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. The constitution of kenya p art 7 f inancial o fficers and i nstitutions 228controller of budget. The constitutional implementation commission cic is the body charged by the 2010 constitution and the implementation of the constitution act 2010 with the function to monitor, facilitate, coordinate and oversee the development of the legislation and administrative procedures required to implement the constitution. Kenyan president mwai kibaki signs into law a new constitution, intended to end years of political and ethnic violence, at a huge ceremony. Three months later, on 4 august, it was approved by over 67 per cent of the. Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. 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. Some parts of the 2010 constitution have inspired kenyans more than others. Did you know that kenya got a new constitution in 2010.
The new kenyan constitution of 2010 kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas independence in 1963. A new constitution for kenya africacan end poverty. The new constitution represents a significant improvement in womens status in kenya in all spheres of life. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. Oct 28, 2010 i am often asked whether kenyas new constitution, approved in a referendum in august 2010, will actually improve governance in kenya. Therefore the new document is a genuine constitution of the kenyan people. The only one that ordinary citizens have had any role in making is the current one. Kenyan constitution opens new front in culture wars. Kenyans hope that the new constitution, to be signed into law on friday, will be the beginning of real change, reports peter greste in nairobi. 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. New constitution means major changes for kenya voice of. Constitution of kenya kenya law reform commission klrc.
Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. In the year 2010, kenyans voted in the new constitution that was signed into law by the then president, mwai kibaki. August 2010 the draft constitution text is approved by a 67% margin in a national referendum. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. As the independence constitution was drafted through negotiations with the colonial power this is the first reform which detaches the constitution from its colonial origin and puts it on a new basis. 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.
Mutakha kangu presented at an lsk continuous professional development seminar, held on 15th to 16th september, 2016 at green hills hotel, nyeri. Nairobi, kenya with a new constitution overwhelmingly approved by voters, kenyan politicians are now talking excitedly about their countrys golden future. Nairobi, kenya the push to pass a new constitution in. Kenya country constitutional profile constitutionnet. The constitution was presented to the attorney general of kenya on 7th april 2010, officially published on 6 may 2010, and was subjected to a referendum on 4 august 2010. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in. 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. At the national level, kenya has a bicameral parliament consisting of the national assembly and the senate. We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation.
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. About 30 legislations were enacted by may 2012 as required by the constitution. Voters were asked whether they approved of a proposed new constitution, which had been passed by the national assembly on 1 april 2010. Aug 23, 2012 about 30 legislations were enacted by may 2012 as required by the constitution. There are many people who seem to believe that it will not.
Broadly stated, the objective of the project was both historical and. On the contrary, each kenyan had the opportunity to create, debate the proposed constitution 2010 and for those of the voting age, vote for the new constitution. 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. Pdf kenyas 2010 constitution christina murray academia. Kenyans approve new constitution the new york times. For the first time, the highest law of the land recognised the role of women in. Economic and social rights kenya law reform commission. Kenya institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya.
Aug 31, 2010 on the contrary, each kenyan had the opportunity to create, debate the proposed constitution 2010 and for those of the voting age, vote for the new constitution. The former constitution which, incidentally, had been changed in very major ways from that agreed at lancaster house was the product of elite negotiations. The constitution establishes the basic principles that set the foundation of the employeremployee relationship. A prominent journalist was recently quoted in nairobis daily nation as saying that the constitution is just. The document introduces far reaching changes to kenyas system of governance. Jul 24, 2017 human rights in kenya have been a contentious issue for the longest time fortunately, the newlyminted and implemented kenyan constitution of 2010 seeks to address the problems that have plagued kenya in this regard. The constitution was promulgated on 27 august 2010. 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 followed the december 2007 elections. Aug 06, 2010 nairobi, kenya with a new constitution overwhelmingly approved by voters, kenyan politicians are now talking excitedly about their countrys golden future. The constitution has enjoyed tremendous support both abroad and at home. International center institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya for transitional justice forward on august 4, 2010, kenyans went to a referendum and voted to adopt a 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 new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27th august 2010.
Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. A constitutional referendum was held in kenya on 4 august 2010. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. Chapter twothe republic 4declaration of the republic. 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. Jul, 2010 henceforth, either of your parents must be kenyan.
A prominent journalist was recently quoted in nairobis daily nation as. Kenyan constitution amendments thru time wild about africa. Human rights as applied in the new kenyan constitution of 2010. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. The new kenyan constitution of 2010 kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenya s independence in 1963. Kenya president ratifies new constitution bbc news.
The new constitution of kenya an analysis by christopher ram. Remedies in constitutional litigation under the kenyan constitution of 2010 by dr. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. This is a document that contains laws on how the kenyan country should be governed. 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. It also epitomised the victory for the women of kenya. Kenyas new constitution sparks hopes of rebirth bbc news.
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