Simplified version of the proposed constitution katiba institute. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969. The constitution of kenya was the final document resulting from the revision of the harmonized draft constitution of. 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. Draft constitution of kenya bomas draft, 15 march 2004. This act may be cited as the constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment act, 2015. Each house has its specific mandate under the constitution.
Constitution of kenya, 2010 3 part 2rights and fundamental freedoms 26right to life. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. 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. Jan 07, 20 the term mp is an abbreviation for member of parliament. Gender equality in the new constitutional dispensation of. Click on the image to download the constitution of kenya, 2010. Broadly stated, the objective of the project was both historical and. The draft constitution is expected to be adopted on or before 2 march 2010. The promoters of a popular initiative shall deliver the draft bill and the supporting signatures to the independent electoral.
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. Draft constitution of 2010 swahili download pdf this document is the draft constitution of 6 may 2010 of kenya. The committee held extensive public consultations and received many dozens of submissions. The only one that ordinary citizens have had any role in making is the current one. Enacted by the parliament of kenya as follows short title. Today, the kenyan government circulated a copy of the constitution to kenyans at home and abroad. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. Sample constitution of a selfhelp group in kenya download. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya. 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. In 2008, the parliament of kenya passed a new law, the constitution of kenya. In line with article 10 of the constitution of kenya, 2010 on national values and principles of governance and section 91q of the act, the authority hereby invites public entities, suppliers, members of the public, professional bodies associations, nonstate actors and other interested stakeholders to submit their comments and inputs based.
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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. There is the house of senate or upper house and the national assembly house or lower house. 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. Harmonized draft constitution which accompanies this report. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended to 2008 chapter i the republic of kenya 1. 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. The constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. Once adopted, it will then be subject to a constitutional referendum. The constitution enya kenya film classification board.
Standing orders give the rulings as to how the constitution shall be implemented. Adopted by the national constitution conference on 15 march 2004 20 th october 2004 5. Full kenyan constitution search through the various elements i. Find out all about the current new kenyan constitution that was promulgated in 2010. An act of parliament to amend the constitution of kenya, 2010 by popular initiative pursuant to article 257 of the constitution of kenya. Available to download from kituo cha katiba eastern africa centre for constitutional. Acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. Wananchi are supposed to study the document and make further recommendations to the committee of experts coe. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 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. Chapter thirteenthe public service part 1values and principles of public service 232values and principles of public service.
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. It is carefully analysed, well annotated and presented in an easytoread fashion. Harmonised draft constitution of kenya published on 17th. The now amended ckrc draft, known as the bomas draft was. Revised harmonized draft constitution of kenya comprising. 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. 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 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had. Parliament under the constitution of kenya 2010 has two houses bicameral for all my political and legal savvy readers. Good job, but some areas need revisiting daily nation 29 jan 2010. Devolution and access to services 1 the territory of kenya is divided into the counties specified in the first schedule. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4 th. Constitution of kenya the constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. The draft harmonized kenya constitution appears to be here after twenty years of struggle. 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. The devolution that kenya has adopted is provided for this in article 1 3 and 4.
Constitution of kenya 2010 the foreign policy analyst page 2. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. Devolution is the proper distribution of state functions and powers amongst and between the three arms of government.
Proposed constitution of kenya as published by the attorneygeneral, 6. The constitution of kenya, 2010 medical practitioners and. Constitution and the 2010 new constitution of kenya. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. The draft constitution termed the harmonized draft constitution has many things that could be improved. The new constitution to ensure that not only existing and proposed. The draft constitution of kenya, 2004 the socalled bomas draft. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4. Some of our representatives need a total overhaul,but this is a subject for. Draft lcsa constitution 2011 confidential confidential to mc while draft page 3 part 1 preliminary 1.
Experts who published a proposed constitution on 23 february 2010 that was presented. The kenya constitution is the supreme law of kenya. Constitution of kenya 2010 the foreign policy analyst page 3. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. Jan 08, 2010 thanks for posting the revised new constitution of kenya. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution.
Please note that this is a very simple, sample constitution, provided to assist groups in preparing their own, original constitution with more substance. The constitution of kenya the present constitution with amendments that has been in existence since 1969. Revised harmonised draft constitution of kenya 2010. 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. Kenya constitution 2010 for android free download and. An introductory commentary is an indispensable handbook for readers striving for an exhaustive mastery of kenyas constitution, and anyone wishing for a quick reference.
November 2009 the harmonised draft constitution written and proposed by the committee of experts was released on 17 november 2009 and had the. Draft constitution of 2010 swahili constitutionnet. Devolution for development, conflict resolution, and. 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 promulgation of the 2010 constitution ushered in a new. Kenyas new constitution and conflict transformation. The trust deed shall be abided by at all times and takes precedence over the constitution. The constitution was presented to the attorney general of kenya on 7 april 2010, officially published on 6 may 2010, and was. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. A full copy of the trust deed must be held in the church office for members to inspect at any reasonable time. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. 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. 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. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya.
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. Bosire do hereby declare that devolution for development, conflict resolution, and limiting central power through constitutional design. 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. 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. Article 28, guarantees the right to human dignity and the right to have that dignity. 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. Kenya institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya. 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. Having crossed the hurdle of adopting the new constitution, kenya now faces the chal. 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.
Thanks for posting the revised new constitution of kenya. The pa served the central government until when the current constitution of kenya was promulgated in august, 2010. Pdf the kenyan constitution, with discussion of the constitutionmaking process and its content. This paper is an analysis of the 2008 2010 constitution making process.
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