The place of the minimum core approach in the realisation of. Any law, including customary law, that is inconsistent with this constitution is void to the extent of the inconsistency, and any act or omission in contravention of this constitution is invalid. The constitution was promulgated on 27 august 2010. Did you know that kenya got a new constitution in 2010. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. It also epitomised the victory for the women of kenya. Dec 18, 2010 the new constitution represents a significant improvement in womens status in kenya in all spheres of life. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. August 2010 of a new transformative constitution the 2010 constitution. 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. 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.
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. 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 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. According to biau and biau, corruption in public institutions in kenya has been a telling indicator of wider governance. Mutakha kangu presented at an lsk continuous professional development seminar, held on 15th to 16th september, 2016 at green hills hotel, nyeri. Chapter six leadership and integrity kenya law reform. The new constitution was seen as a vital step to avoid a repetition of the violent outbursts after the 2007 general elections. Kenyan constitution amendments thru time wild about africa. 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 worlds constitutions to read, search, and compare. The right to equality in kenyas new constitution equal rights trust. Constitution of kenya, 2010 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble chapter onesovereignty of the people and.
Aug 22, 2012 these three statutes repealed all other legislations other than the provisions of in the lancaster conference constitution, by directing the law that was to be applied by the courts. 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. At the heart of it, the making of the kenyan 2010 constitution is a story of ordinary citizens. Kenya constitution bill of rights is an integral part of kenyas democratic state and is the framework for social, economic and cultural policies. Check out constitute to read, search, and compare the worlds constitutions. Kenyan law system today is therefore significantly based on the constitution of kenya 2010 and other acts of parliament. Kenya institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya.
The high court of kenya captured this starkly in the case of satrose ayuma as follows. This paper explores the potential of traditional justice systems under the constitution. The new constitution represents a significant improvement in womens status in kenya in all spheres of life. Chapter five land and environment kenya law reform. Constitutional transitions and territorial cleavages.
Part 2 legislation and procedure in the national assembly. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. The current kenyan constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010, replacing the older one that had been in place since independence in 1963. This twoyear 201416 evidence and learning project, funded by the uk department for international development, asks. Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. Kenya constitution 2010 for android free download and. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of kenya. In 2010, the government did a remarkable duty by creating a new constitution that outlines the functions of a. 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. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Proposed constitution of kenya as published by the attorneygeneral, 6. It gives kenyan citizens the freedom to exercise their sovereign power directly indirectly or by exercising their democratic rights. 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.
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. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. Kenyans have suffered from marginalization since the country gained independence. Constitution of kenya kenya law reform commission klrc. The constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010.
The constitution provides a legal framework that guarantees an allinclusive rightsbased approach to health service delivery to kenyans. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. 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. A constitutional referendum was held in kenya on 4 august 2010. Kenya health policy 2012 2030 iii foreword the kenya health policy, 2012 2030 gives directions to ensure significant improvement in overall status health in kenya in line with the countrys long term development agenda, vision 2030, the constitution of kenya 2010 and global commitments. This is a document that contains laws on how the kenyan country should be governed. Remedies in constitutional litigation under the kenyan constitution of 2010 by dr.
It establishes the structure of the kenyan government, and also defines the relationship between the government and the citizens of kenya. Normes consulted on 20101001 constitution online constitution online official law reports of the republic of kenya, kenya law reports pdf pdf. Institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya. The new constitution was seen by a majority of kenyans as an expression of their wishes and they expected it to deal with the question of historical land injustice, ethnicity as well as equitable distribution of resources.
Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. Introduction since independence in 1963, the presidential regimes in kenya were associated with grand corruption that favoured a small section of kenyan society. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4. In the year 2010, kenyans voted in the new constitution that was signed into law by the then president, mwai kibaki. 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. Short title and commencement this act may be cited as the children act, 2001 and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may, by notice in the gazette, appoint and different dates may be appointed for different provisions. Justice willy mutunga perhaps realizing its own ambitious project, and hence its vulnerability and fragility, the kenyan constitution sets. 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. Three months later, on 4 august, it was approved by over 67 per cent of the. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. 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. Chapter six of the constitution of kenya 2010 implementation of leadership and integrity. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution.
We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. Kenyas 2010 constitution uct faculty of health sciences. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state founded on the national values and principles of governance referred to in article 10. Pdf kenyas 2010 constitution christina murray academia. Broadly stated, the objective of the project was both historical and. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters. Kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas independence in 1963. For the first time, the highest law of the land recognised the role of women in.
Pdf the kenyan constitution, with discussion of the constitutionmaking process and its content. Kenya the constitution of the republic of kenya, 2010. In august 2010, a new constitution, based largely on the drafts of the commission and national conference, including on devolution, was adopted in a referendum. 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. Gender equality in the new constitutional dispensation of kenya. 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. The 2010 constitution of kenya and its interpretation. Voters were asked whether they approved of a proposed new constitution, which had been passed by the national assembly on 1 april 2010.
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