A constitutional referendum was held in kenya on 21 november 2005. Overview countries keys persons organizations links download synonyms. Article 7 national, official and other languages 1 the. 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. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. The act is a reproduction of the english sale of goods act 1893 which was made part of the kenya law by the colonial administration in kenya on 1st october 1931. The constitution of the republic of ghana arrangement of articles chapter onethe constitution article 1. Defence of the constitution chapter twoterritories of ghana 4. 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 cabinet was headed by a prime minister, appointed by the queen of england from the majority. Although many government officials, including president mwai kibaki, had campaigned for a yes vote, the proposed new constitution was rejected by 58% of voters despite the rising number of literate voters in kenya 74%, ballot papers used symbols as well as text to indicate the choices. This text of the constitution is a copy of the text enrolled on november, 2019 pursuant to article 25.
The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. While the constitution stipulates the media should be free in its activities, the press is still undermined in playing its role as a watchdog. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. Article 40 1 of the constitution of kenya sets out the principles governing. Protection of right to property kenya law reform commission. This text of the constitution is a copy of the text enrolled on 27 may 1999 pursuant to article 25. Sexual and reproductive rights 1 every person has the right to life. The constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. On 27 august 2010, this blogger was among hundreds of kenyans who witnessed the promulgation of kenyas constitution. Download pdf this is the constitution of kenya at independence in 1963.
Dear kenyan lawmakers, its article 1403 that sets 60. It was perceived as a breakthrough in media freedom in kenya. Wananchi are supposed to study the document and make further recommendations to the committee of experts coe. 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. It is certain to be useful to law and government students, lawyers, researchers and other persons who seek to understand the new constitutional order. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state.
It established a parliamentary system with executive powers vested in a cabinet. The 1963 constitution, which was negotiated between the british government and representatives of kenyas political parties, marked the end of colonial rule and transformed the colony into a dominion. 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. Kenya country constitutional profile constitutionnet. In keeping with the spirit of the constitution, the land act, land registration act and the national land. During a debate in kenyas national assembly, three members cited three different articles of the kenyan constitution as saying the same thing. For the first time in kenyas history, intellectual property ip norms were constitutionalised with. The national values and principles of governance in this article bind all state organs, state officers. Article 39 freedom of movement and residence article 40 protection of right to. Get your urgent blank atm card now to pay your debt and start a good life contact email via. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Any treaty or convention ratified by kenya shall form part of the law of kenya under this constitution.
Protection of right to property 1 subject to article 65, every person has the right, either individually or in association with others, to acquire and own property a of any description. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. It was constituted into ten chapters covering issues ranging from citizenship, executive and legislative powers, the judicature and legislative procedure, etc. Committee of experts pursuant to section 331 of the constitution of kenya. Article 1 sovereignty of the people article 2 supremacy of this constitution article 3. The constitution of the republic of uganda was promulgated on. The state shall take legislative, policy and other measures, including the. Constitution of the republic of uganda, 1995 uganda. Kenyans approve new constitution the new york times. The constitution of kenya 2010 marked an important achievement in kenyas history.
Revised harmonized draft constitution of kenya comprising. It provides that a fresh election following the nullification by the supreme court of the election result shall be held within 60 days, the leader of majority party, aden duale, said. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. Previously, this blogger discussed here the tobacco control regulations 2014 made by the cabinet secretary for health published under legal notice no. Kenya has been reborn, declared kiraitu murungi, the energy minister, shortly before final results were announced thursday showing that. Land laws amendment bill, 2015 kenya land alliance. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. The constitution of kenya free research paper for students.
Soko directory was formed in 2008 by hidalgo investments ltd. Pdf the kenyan constitution, with discussion of the constitutionmaking process. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010. The kenya law relating to the sale and purchase of goods is contained in the sale of goods act cap 31. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Constitution of kenya the constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. Kenya constitution, index page document table of contents. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation.
Constitution of kenya, 2010 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended to 2008 chapter i the republic of kenya 1. Article 59 kenya national human rights and equality commission. This is due to several laws passed by the parliament. The constitution was presented to the attorney general of kenya on 7 april 2010, officially published on 6 may 2010, and was. On numerous occasions here, we have discussed the farreaching impact the 2010 constitution has had on intellectual property laws in kenya. Thus, this book is expected to contribute to this new promise by making knowledge on the constitution accessible through breaking down and contextualising its provisions. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. The draft harmonized kenya constitution appears to be here after twenty years of struggle. In a recent development, the high court has delivered a ruling.
Today, the kenyan government circulated a copy of the constitution to kenyans at home and abroad. We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. Indeed, article 40 of the constitution is very clear on property ownership, which is a right of. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as.
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