Gender equality in the new constitutional dispensation of. Institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya kenya. Kenya now has a new constitution that is significantly different both from its immediate predecessor and from the kenyan constitution as it was adopted at independence. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. Nairobi, kenya with a new constitution overwhelmingly approved by voters, kenyan politicians are now talking excitedly about their countrys golden future. The new kenyan constitution kenya now has a new constitution that is significantly different both from its immediate predecessor and from the kenyan constitution as it was adopted at independence. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Written consent from fathermother to issue the child with a passport. This comes as kenya is expecting new currency as stipulated in the constitution that bars the use of portraits or images of individuals, stating that notes and coins should only bear images that depict or symbolize aspects of kenya. In this regard, the commission would like to encourage every kenyan to read the proposed new constitution itself as published by the attorneygeneral. 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 new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. Aug 27, 2010 kenyan president mwai kibaki signs into law a new constitution, intended to end years of political and ethnic violence, at a huge ceremony.
The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended. Mar 29, 20 new constitution helps kenyan women gain traction in politics march 29, 20 by fiona blyth while kenyas disputed presidential race continues to take center stage, another race could radically transform politics at the local level. Proposed new constitution as published, it needs to be understood that it is the proposed new constitution as the official statutory document that prevails. The new kenyan constitution and homosexuality following the clear endorsement by kenyans of a new constitution on august 4th 2010, there has been lots of talk in some homo quarters regarding certain clauses on the bill of rights that are believed to somehow decriminalise homosexuality in. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. Kenyas constitution in a global context international. 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 supremacy of this constitution 1sovereignty of the. Sep 23, 2018 the kenyan constitution app for android. Nov 17, 2009 those who took up other citizenships before the new constitution was crafted will have an opportunity to reclaim their kenyan citizenship, a welcome news for kenyans in diaspora. Constitution of kenya, 2010 3 part 2rights and fundamental freedoms 26right to life. Acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. By reducing executive power, devolving authority, and guaranteeing rights to women, minorities, and marginalized communities, the constitution has the potential.
The release of this constitution marks a new beginning for kenya and an important opportunity for all kenyans to participate in transforming their country in a democratic and transparent manner. The new constitution has the potential to address root causes of conflict and encourage kenyas transition to a more stable and just democracy, said njonjo mue, head of ictjs kenya program. It is certain to be useful to law and government students, lawyers, researchers and other persons who seek to understand the new constitutional order. Issues of land and environment are addressed in part2 of chapter 5 of the kenyan constitution. Click on the image to download the constitution of kenya, 2010. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters. Find out all about the current new kenyan constitution that was promulgated 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. Here are photos of the new look of kenyan currency notes from ksh 50 to. Those who took up other citizenships before the new constitution was crafted will have an opportunity to reclaim their kenyan citizenship, a welcome news for kenyans in diaspora. 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. The constitution of kenya 3 part 2rights and fundamental freedoms 26right to life. There now follows a period of public consultation on the document with the final draft to be voted on by the kenyan people in a referendum there after.
The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. New constitution helps kenyan women gain traction in politics. The constitution was promulgated on 27 august 2010. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had. Full kenyan constitution search through the various elements i. The kenya constitution is the supreme law of kenya. But the new constitution was approved by about twothirds of the voters in kenya, and the reformers who supported it included many government officials. 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.
Kenyans approve new constitution the new york times. Jan 23, 2020 this comes as kenya is expecting new currency as stipulated in the constitution that bars the use of portraits or images of individuals, stating that notes and coins should only bear images that depict or symbolize aspects of kenya. The new constitution represents a significant improvement in womens status in kenya in all spheres of life. Kenyas new constitution passed in 2010 recognizes the right of. Kenya constitution 2010 for android free download and. Kenya, a country which went from the brink of civil warfollowing the disputed presidential election results of december 2007to promulgating a new constitution a few short years later, has had its constitutional reform process hailed as a runaway success story. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. Photos of new generation kenyan currency notes ksh 50 to. This new constitution should address the issues of nationhood by distilling out and precisely and succinctly mentioning certain values that the kenyan people aspire towards, be they. 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.
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 new political framework promises to reduce executive powers, devolve more authority to regional authorities, create a senate, and recognize muslim courts. Know all your rights and duties as a citizen at the palm of your hand. The kenyan constitutions enhanced focus on protecting environmental rights the 2010 kenyan constitution was hailed as progressive for dealing with issues rarely addressed by national law. Kipchumba murkomen, separately examines how the new constitution has recon. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the. Devolution in kenyas new constitution other states in africa that have attempted to redress similar historical land and justice questions. A copy of the fathers mothers kenyan birth certificate both sides a copy of parents marriage certificate. We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. Jun 02, 2017 the kenyan constitutions enhanced focus on protecting environmental rights the 2010 kenyan constitution was hailed as progressive for dealing with issues rarely addressed by national law.
Aug 28, 2015 the constitution promulgated five years ago this week has brought about a number of earthshaking changes that have dramatically altered kenyas socioeconomic and political landscape. Reformminded kenyans are doing everything they can to strengthen the hand of the reformers, in and out of government, to ensure that implementation will be conducted in the right spirit. Kenya president ratifies new constitution bbc news. Wango geoffrey mbugua wango geoffrey mbugua website. Aug 08, 2010 the new kenyan constitution and homosexuality following the clear endorsement by kenyans of a new constitution on august 4th 2010, there has been lots of talk in some homo quarters regarding certain clauses on the bill of rights that are believed to somehow decriminalise homosexuality in kenya. The new constitution sets out to address a plethora of problems that have been plaguing the kenyan political process for quite a while now. New constitution helps kenyan women gain traction in politics march 29, 20 by fiona blyth while kenyas disputed presidential race continues to take center stage, another race could radically transform politics at the local level. The new kenyan constitution and homosexuality kenyans.
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