Chapter eleven devolved government kenya law reform. 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. It was constituted into ten chapters covering issues ranging from citizenship, executive and legislative powers, the judicature and legislative procedure, etc. It has very progressive articles that indicate the commitment with the.
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 blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do. Kenya constitution chapter 6 leadership and integrity. 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. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several.
No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. Available data show that a significant proportion of corruption cases referred to the director of public prosecutions have been prosecuted. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land.
Article 10 defines the values in which kenya is founded. Any attempt to establish a government otherwise than in compliance with this constitution is unlawful. Therefore, with the promulgation of constitution of kenya 2010, article 10 came to life. The constitution vests in the commission the mandate to promote, evaluate and report to the president and parliament the extent to which the values and principles mentioned in articles 10 and 232 are complied with throughout the public service. Chapter thirteenthe public service part 1values and principles of public service 232values and principles of public service. Chapter 5 also makes detailed provisions for the protection of the environment. Some parts of the 2010 constitution have inspired kenyans more than others. Rwandas constitution of 2003 with amendments through 2015. We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. Defence of this constitution 1 every person has an obligation to respect, uphold and defend this constitution. Besides, there is a growing emphasis on codes of conduct and ethics which are cardinal to good governance. National values and principles of governance kenya. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an. 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.
Part 4the national police service 243establishment of the national police service. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in thisact referred to as the constitution. The court noted that the creation of article 257a in the constitution, now article 258 in the 2000 revised edition, was inconsistent with article 88 of the constitution, which provides for the quorum of parliament when voting on any question. Previously, this blogger discussed here the tobacco control regulations 2014 made by the cabinet secretary for health published under legal notice no. Enacted by the parliament of kenya as follows short title. Part 3the national intelligence service 242establishment of national intelligence service. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as. Compare with article 24 of the constitution of kenya, 2010. This act may be cited as the constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment act, 2015. Ugandas constitution of 1995 with amendments through 2005. Constitution of kenya, 2010 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble chapter onesovereignty of the people and. Any treaty or convention ratified by kenya shall form part of the law of kenya under this constitution.
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. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010. The objects of independent commissions are provided for in article 249 of the constitution. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. In a recent development, the high court has delivered. Constitution of kenya, 2010 10 part 2the kenya defence forces 241establishment of defence forces and defence council. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. Government of zambia act national assembly of zambia. 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.
Under the article, the states are forbidden from entering into treaties with foreign nations. Indeed, kenya has made strides in realizing gender equality but a lot more needs to be done to make the legal framework a reality. Supportive legal framework the kenya constitution has been hailed as one of the most progressive constitutions in the world. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral.
All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives. Constitution of kenya the constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. An act of parliament to amend the constitution of kenya, 2010 by popular initiative pursuant to article 257 of the constitution of kenya. Kenya s new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenya s independence in 1963. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended to 2008 chapter i the republic of kenya 1. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state founded on the national values and principles of governance referred to in article 10. The constitution enya kenya film classification board. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya. It further defines the shared commonalities that bounds the people of kenya into a common history, culture and traditions in an attempt to define nationhood. Article 1 the legislative branch section 10 powers prohibited of states. Article i, section 10 of the united states constitution plays a key role in the american system of federalism by limiting the powers of the states.
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