Part ii powers of the federal republic of nigeria 4. Here is the constitution as downloaded from the website on august 27, 2016. Ugandas constitution of 1995 with amendments through 2005. 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. Kenyas new constitution article pdf available in journal of democracy 222. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. Creation, alteration or merger of regions chapter threecitizenship 6. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. The constitution of kenya is the first document to look at with respect to good governance. Subject to the provisions of subarticles 7 and 9 of article 47 and of article 66 of this constitution, 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 republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state founded on the national values and principles of governance referred to in article 10.
Over 67% of kenyan voters approved this new constitution in a. Right of recall details chapter eight the legislature part 2. Soko directory was formed in 2008 by hidalgo investments ltd. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. Article 59 kenya national human rights and equality commission. 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. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. Constitution of kenya the constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. It was constituted into ten chapters covering issues ranging from citizenship, executive and legislative powers, the judicature and legislative procedure, etc. Download pdf this is the constitution of kenya at independence in 1963.
The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended to 2008 chapter i the republic of kenya 1. Kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas independence in 1963. If this is the first time you use this feature, you will be asked to authorise cambridge core to connect with your account. 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 act may be cited as the constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment act, 2015. Whereas the said rights include the right of the individual to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, regardless of race, colour, ethnic origin, sex, religion, creed or social or economic. Article 103 vacation of office of member of parliament article 104 right of recall article. 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. Defence of the constitution chapter twoterritories of ghana 4. Guyana is an indivisible, secular, democratic sovereign state in the course of transition from capitalism to socialism and shall be known as the cooperative republic of guyana. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several.
The shutdown completely violates article 34 of the constitution of kenya of 2010. Jamhuri ya kenya, is a country in africa with 47 semiautonomous counties governed by elected governors. Constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble chapter one sovereignty of the people and supremacy of this constitution article 1. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya 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. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as. Any attempt to establish a government otherwise than in compliance with this constitution is unlawful. Pdf the kenyan constitution, with discussion of the constitutionmaking. Previously, this blogger discussed here the tobacco control regulations 2014 made by the cabinet secretary for health published under legal notice no. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. Enacted by the parliament of kenya as follows short title. Parliament that satisfies the criteria referred to in article 24. Public debt, in kenya facts and figures 2012 at downloadspdf.
Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. Defence of this constitution 1 every person has an obligation to respect, uphold and defend this constitution. Kenyans passed a new constitution in a peaceful referendum that could reshape the political landscape of east africas largest economy, official results showed on thursday. The national values and principles of governance in this article bind all state organs, state officers. The national values and principles of governance in this article bind all state organs. Compare with article 24 of the constitution of kenya, 2010. We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. Kenyan constitution, chapter eleven, part 3, article 186. The pre2010 constitution of kenya did not capture concerns on innovation and ip. Committee of experts pursuant to section 331 of the constitution of kenya.
Kenya constitution, index page document table of contents. Any treaty or convention ratified by kenya shall form part of the law of kenya under this constitution. An act of parliament to amend the constitution of kenya, 2010 by popular initiative pursuant to article 257 of the constitution of kenya. The constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1.
Article 7 national, official and other languages 1 the national. Chapter 5 also makes detailed provisions for the protection of the environment. Overview countries keys persons organizations links download synonyms. The constitution of the republic of ghana arrangement of articles chapter onethe constitution article 1.
The constitution enya kenya film classification board. Although devolution was not mentioned in the 2008 peace deal, it was a key part of the compromise that emerged, and of the new constitution. Constitutional protection of intellectual property in kenya. Article of the constitution is repealed and the following inserted 8 i a citizen of ghana may hold the citizenship of any other country in addition. Revised harmonized draft constitution of kenya comprising. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Its spirit however prohibits discrimination against illiterate innovators. 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. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. 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. 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. At 580,367 square kilometres 224,081 sq mi, kenya is the worlds 48th largest country by total area.
Constitution of kenya, 2010 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble. The population were dissatisfied with the removal of valuable aspects of the law. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. Constitution roggkenya reporting on good governance. In a recent development, the high court has delivered. National values and principles of governance kenya.