Siobhan mccarthy for human rights in ireland, part of the guardian legal network. Lets have more nuanced debate on kenyas proposed constitution. 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. Its spirit however prohibits discrimination against illiterate innovators. Article 7 national, official and other languages 1 the. Kenyan constitution, chapter thirteen, part 1, article 232. Kenya the constitution article 70 whereas every person in kenya is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, tribe, place of origin or residence or other local connection, political opinions, color, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the. Any treaty or convention ratified by kenya shall form part of the law of kenya under this constitution. Overview countries keys persons organizations links download synonyms. Dec 06, 2016 soko directory was formed in 2008 by hidalgo investments ltd. In that constitution, sections 70 and 75 capturing the bill of rights provided substantive property guarantees limited to real property as opposed to technological innovations, cultural innovations and ip. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. General functions and powers details the constitution of kenya chapter fifteen commissions and independent offices.
Blessed with a unique location and history, the arab nation of egypt is the heart of. Office of the controller of budget kenya wikipedia. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended. Jan 30, 2018 article 34 of the constitution of kenya 2010. The pre2010 constitution of kenya did not capture concerns on innovation and ip. The constitution enya kenya film classification board. A person who is a citizen of kenya under this article cannot. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. 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 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.
Chapter 5 also makes detailed provisions for the protection of the environment. Constitution of kenya, 2010 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble. Preamble chapter one sovereignty of the people and supremacy of this constitution article 1. By the late 19th c, however, the kenyan constitution had been so adulterated, through amendments, and had lost both the safeguards and its original intention. Parliament that satisfies the criteria mentioned in article 24. Kenyan section of the international commission of jurists, n. Kenyas 2010 constitution christina murray on 27 august 2010, to domestic and international acclaim, president kibaki of kenya formally promulgated a new kenyan constitution at a public ceremony in nairobi attended by thousands of people.
The population were dissatisfied with the removal of valuable aspects of the law. General functions and powers kenya law reform commission. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. Pursuant to article 252 1c of the constitution of kenya. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Compare with article 24 of the constitution of kenya, 2010. This constitution is the constitution of the republic of kenya and shall have the. Article 59 kenya national human rights and equality commission. Constitution of kenya 1963 as originally enacted the 1969 constitution. Special reports to the president and parliament article 254 2, investigation reports article 254 2 and reports on stoppage of funds for governments units as per article 225 of the constitution. Enacted by the parliament of kenya as follows short title.
Provisions of article 2 and article 10 of the constitution of kenya 2010 reporting framework the constitution of kenya in article 2 1 c i ii on the functions of the president states that. Full kenyan constitution search through the various elements i. Kenyas 2010 constitution uct faculty of health sciences. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Parliament that satisfies the criteria referred to in article 24. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as. Incorporation of commissions and independent offices. Kenyas 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.
Constitutional protection of intellectual property in kenya. Kenya constitution, index page document table of contents. Kenya constitution chapter v protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual. The office of the controller of budget is expected to investigate the matter the financial performance of a state organ or entity after which prepare and present a report on the matter to parliament which will be used to approve or renew the decision to stop transfer of funds to a state organ or public entity as provided for under article 225. County governments kenya law reform commission klrc. Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. Kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas independence in 1963. Constitution of the republic of uganda, 1995 uganda legal. Previously, this blogger discussed here the tobacco control regulations 2014 made by the cabinet secretary for health published under legal notice no. Removal from office kenya law reform commission klrc. Constitution of kenya 1969 as originally enacted the 2010 constitution. Equality and freedom from discrimination kenya law. This act may be cited as the constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment act, 2015.
Nov 11, 2018 12 for the purposes of this article, population quota means the number obtained by dividing the number of inhabitants of kenya by the number of constituencies or wards, as applicable, into which kenya is divided under this article. Constitution of the republic of uganda, 1995 uganda. It was constituted into ten chapters covering issues ranging from citizenship, executive and legislative powers, the judicature and legislative procedure, etc language. An act of parliament to amend the constitution of kenya, 2010 by popular initiative pursuant to article 257 of the constitution of kenya.
Equitable sharing of resources between the national government and the. 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. Fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual 70 whereas every person in kenya is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, tribe, place of. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. This is our constitution egypt is the gift of the nile and the gift of egyptians to humanity. It was constituted into ten chapters covering issues ranging from citizenship, executive and legislative powers, the judicature and legislative procedure, etc.
The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. Hidalgo investments is an investment company with diverse interests in the fields of finance, government tenders, business consultancy and corporate image consultancy and legal research, and was incorporated in 2008 under the laws of kenya, cap 486. Article 60 f of the constitution of kenya 2010 provides for elimination of gender discrimination in respect of land. Do hereby, in and through this constituent assembly solemnly adopt, enact and give to ourselves and our posterity, this constitution of the republic of uganda, this 22nd day of september, in the year 1995. Know all your rights and duties as a citizen at the palm of your hand. The national values and principles of governance in this article bind all state organs. Kenyan constitution, chapter thirteen, part 1, article 232 to 233. This constitution is the constitution of the republic of kenya and shall have the force of law throughout kenya and, subject to.
Download pdf this is the constitution of kenya at independence in 1963. 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. Article 1 sovereignty of the people article 2 supremacy of this constitution article 3. This constitution is the supreme law of the republic. Jan 09, 2011 the pre2010 constitution of kenya did not capture concerns on innovation and ip. It is ambitious in every sense and many kenyans see it as the basis of a complete transformation. Constitution of the fourth republic of ghana promulgation law, 1992 pndcl 282 as amended by constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 act 527. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. This is the constitution of kenya at independence in 1963. Pursuant to article 252 1c of the constitution of kenya 2010, the commission invited internal applicants for the positions of senior executives personal secretary, personal secretary, assistant personal secretary, senior cartographer, cartographer, assistant cartographer and artisans through the commission website.
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