The constitution of kenya was the final document resulting from the revision of the harmonized draft constitution ofkenyawritten by the committee of experts initially released to the public on 17 november 2009 so that the public could debate the. Jomo kenyatta was the first prime minister of kenya and subsequently was the first president of the independence government of kenya. 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. Will kenyas 2010 constitution work for women and children. Constitution as an instrument of change katiba institute. Act 1966, the constitution of kenya amendment act 1967, the constitution of kenya amendment act 1968 and the constitution of kenya amendment no. Kenyas constitutional history cambridge centre for climate. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. The electoral system under the constitution of kenya 2010 140 m. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. Subject to the provisions of this order, the constitution of of constitution. Amendments in kenyas first constitution kenya monitor.
It was constituted into ten chapters covering issues ranging from citizenship, executive and legislative powers, the judicature and legislative procedure, etc. Kenya institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya. 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. Constitution of kenya the constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The constitution of kenya arrangement of sections chapter icitizenship section 1 persons who become citizens on 12th december 1963. Respectful of the environment, which is our heritage, and. Ghai, yash pa l and cottrell ghai, jill, kenyas co. Obligations in respect of the environment kenya law. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Jomo kenyatta is installed as kenyas first prime minister. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended to 2008 chapter i the republic of kenya 1. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010.
The constitution enya citizenship rights in africa. This honourable court be pleased to order that the confinement of patients suffering from infectious diseases in prison facilities for the purposes of treatment under section 27 of the public health act, chapter 242. Although the post of president of kenya was due to be elected at the. Download pdf this is the constitution of kenya at independence in 1963. Jomo kenyatta found the federal system of government to be. A historical background to kenyas constitutional reform.
Constitutional reform in kenya has been a major issue since kenya gained independence. The highlights of the evolution of kenyas constitution can be highlighted by the following events. London and nairobi 1963 to negotiate kenyas independence constitution. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an. 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. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Public seal the public seal of the republic shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under.
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. We will not have other laws that go against the constitution and if there shall be a law which is contrary to. Constitution of kenya 1969 as originally enacted the 2010 constitution. Centre for human rights, university of pretoria, south africa pdf pdf doc. Constitution of kenya wikisource, the free online library. The constitution is the supreme law of the land, it is the one that will guide us on all the things that we endeavour to do as a country including the laws that we will use. This contains far reaching commitments to a wide range of rights and an ambitious vision of social equity and has the real potential to address historical injustices and grievances.
The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 as adopted on 8 may 1996 and amended on 11 october 1996 by the constitutional assembly isbn 97806290636. The constitution of kenya amendment act no 5 of 1969 consolidated all the constitutional amendments as at february 1969 thereby resulting in a revised constitution for kenya in one document which was declared to be the authentic document. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas independence in 1963. The only one that ordinary citizens have had any role in making is the current one. The constitution of kenya, 1969 as amended to 1997 laws of kenya. General elections were held in kenya on 6 december 1969, the first since independence in 1963. The constitution of kenya the present constitution with amendments that has been in existence since 1969. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land.
According to one survey, almost 70% of kenyan respondents believe. This is the constitution of kenya at independence in 1963. We, the people of kenyaacknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. 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. Official revised 1998 edition of the 1969 constitution, including. Constitution of kenya 1963 as originally enacted the 1969 constitution. It was a consolidating act, bringing together all the constitutional amendments since 1963. The following table outlines kenyas constitutional changes, preceding the current 2010. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Over 67% of kenyan voters approved this new constitution in a. The constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. Kenya, 1969 and articles 24, 25, 28, 29, 51 1, 47 1, 39 1 and 24 1 of the constitution of the republic of kenya, 2010. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. Republic of kenya and to reproduce the said constitu tion in a revised form, and for purposes incidental. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as. Declaration of republic botswana is a sovereign republic. This constitution is the constitution of the republic of kenya. Further amendments to the 1969 constitution were later effected, including, in 1982, the. Kenyan constitution amendments thru time wild about africa. 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. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. This constitution is the constitution of the republic of kenya and shall have the. An act of parliament to amend the constitution of the.
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