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 Constitution of kenya 1969 as originally enacted the 2010 constitution.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