Some of our representatives need a total overhaul,but this is a subject for. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010. Parliament was predictably unable to summon the required quorum to get any of amendments passed, and the draft constitution was passed as is. Voters were asked whether they approved of a proposed new constitution, which had been passed by the national assembly on 1 april 2010. If kenya is to live up to its obligation under the convention, then it should ensure against such provisions which promote discrimination against women. The constitution of kenya draft amendment bill, 2017 3 b in clause a, by deleting the entire clause. Experts who published a proposed constitution on 23 february 2010 that was presented.
November 2009 the harmonised draft constitution written and proposed by the committee of experts was released on 17 november 2009 and had the. Chapter thirteenthe public service part 1values and principles of public service 232values and principles of public service. The kenyan parliament formally approved the countrys draft constitution on april 1st following a debate in which mps rejected any amendments to the proposed constitution. Government printers, 2005, section sixth schedule. Adopted by the national constitution conference on 15 march 2004 20 th october 2004 5. The promulgation of the 2010 constitution ushered in a new. The constitution of kenya the present constitution with amendments that has been in existence since 1969.
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. Gender equality in the new constitutional dispensation of. Draft constitution of kenya bomas draft, 15 march 2004. Gender issues in the draft bill of the constitution of kenya. In 2008, the parliament of kenya passed a new law, the constitution of kenya. Kenyan constitutional provisions on freedom of expression. Bomas draft constitution pdf draft constitution of kenya, 15 march published.
Raila team roots for bomas draft power sharing formula. However, the process of writing a new constitution, which has been in the works for over 20 years but finally gained momentum in 2009, may finally begin to resolve some of these issues. The draft harmonized kenya constitution appears to be here after twenty years of struggle. Analysis of the 2010 constitutional provisions on the presidency stephen mutula 1 2 wilson k. Uncorrected draftfinal version to appear as chapter nine in the book constitutional law of kenya.
However, the process was halted due to president mois strategic decision to dissolve parliament prematurely on 25th october, ahead of the 2002 general elections. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. Revised harmonized draft constitution of kenya comprising. The committee held extensive public consultations and received many dozens of submissions. National assembly unanimously adopted the document without any amendments. After failing to incorporate over 150 amendments to the proposed constitution, parliament unanimously approved the proposed constitution on 1 april 2010.
Kenya the constitution of the republic of kenya, 2010. Kenyas 2010 constitution uct faculty of health sciences. Constitution and the 2010 new constitution of kenya. 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 former constitution which, incidentally, had been changed in very major ways from that agreed at lancaster house was the product of elite negotiations. The draft constitution termed the harmonized draft constitution has many things that could be improved. 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. Thanks for posting the revised new constitution of kenya.
The draft constitution provides the space for that. Attorney general official publishes the proposed draft constitution of kenya 4 august 2010. Devolution in kenyas new constitution in 2010, on the cusp of kenya s new constitutional dispensation, the society for international development sid embarked on a project called thinking, talking and informing kenya s democratic change framework. Debate on kenyas draft constitution, april 2010 transcript. 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. The draft constitution is expected to be adopted on or before 2 march 2010. In april 2010, the ibahri and the international legal assistance consortium ilac presented an open discussion on kenya s new draft constitution and whether it could help prevent further electionrelated violence and. Kenya institutional reform in the new constitution of kenya. Talk about changing the constitution has been rife in kenya again since the secret deal. On the contrary, each kenyan had the opportunity to create, debate the proposed constitution 2010 and for those of the voting age, vote for the new constitution.
Memorandum of objects and reasons the bill aims to amend article 8 of the constitution of kenya to provide for the. It also seeks to ensure that a rightsbased approach to health is adopted and applied in the delivery of health services. Devolution in kenyas new constitution in 2010, on the cusp of kenyas new constitutional dispensation, the society for international development sid embarked on a project called thinking, talking and informing kenyas democratic change framework. Coe submits the proposed draft constitution of kenya to the national assembly. Except as otherwise provided in this constitution, any question proposed for decision in either house of parliament shall be. Debate on kenya s draft constitution, april 2010 transcript. The kenya constitution is the supreme law of kenya. The constitution of kenya, 2010 provides for two levels of government comprising of national and 47 county governments. Republic of kenya, t he proposed new constitution nairobi. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4 th of august.
Available to download from kituo cha katiba eastern africa centre for constitutional. The now amended ckrc draft, known as the bomas draft was. National constitutional conference, 2004, article 299. Tins constitution is the constitution of zanzibar and shall have the. Constitution making process in kenya in precolonial. 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 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 november 17, 2009 so that the public could debate the document and then parliament could decide whether to subject it to a referendum in june 2010. The constitution of kenya 2010 recognizes access to safe water and sanitation and hygiene as a basic human right and assigns overall responsibility on water resources management to the national government while assigning the provision of. Chapter i sovereignty of the people and supremacy of the constitution chapter ii the. Today, the kenyan government circulated a copy of the constitution to kenyans at home and abroad.
Director means a person appointed as a director of the company in accordance with this constitution. Draft report advisory on comprehensive programme for to advise the national government on a comprehensive programmer for the registration of title in land throughout kenya article 672 c of the constitution of kenya, 2010. Kenyans overwhelmingly vote for the new constitution. Coe had submitted the final draft of constitution to the parliamentary select committee. Koma 3 school of social science, university of kwazulunatal this article is an attempt to establish a link between the abuse.
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. Nov 17, 2009 the draft harmonized kenya constitution appears to be here after twenty years of struggle. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. The constitution of kenya 2010 was ratified by kenyans on the august 4, 2010 referendum by over 67% of kenyans who voted during the referendum approved of the proposed constitution. Broadly stated, the objective of the project was both historical and. Constitution as an instrument of change katiba institute. Uncorrected draft final version to appear as chapter nine in the book constitutional law of kenya. Kenya 4 could defuse the rivalry and prevent future flareups among kenyas constituent groups. Find out all about the current new kenyan constitution that was promulgated in 2010. Draft constitution of 2010 swahili download pdf this document is the draft constitution of 6 may 2010 of kenya.
Submission of the proposed constitution of kenya report on the submission of the draft constitution. Draft constitution of 2010 swahili constitutionnet. This document is the draft constitution of 6 may 2010 of kenya. The constitution of kenya amendment bill, 2017 a bill for.
Draft constitution passed by parliament global voices. The constitution establishes basic principles that set the foundation of the employeremployee relationship. Wananchi are supposed to study the document and make further recommendations to the committee of experts coe. The new constitution represents a significant improvement in womens status in kenya in all spheres of life. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Three months later, on 4 august, it was approved by over 67 per cent of the. Constitution means this constitution, as altered from time to time.
Revised draft constitution download kenya stockholm blog. May 06, 2010 published draft may 6 2010 attorneygeneral, office of public communications, kenya pdf consulted on 2010 1001 constitution online official law reports of the republic of kenya, kenya law reports pdf consulted on 2010 1018 abstractcitation. We, the people of kenya acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. The constitution of kenya 2010 expands the mandate of the commission under article 10 of the constitution, which enjoins public participation in the law making and policy formulation process and section 56 b of the sixth schedule which requires the commission for the. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. The process officially commenced in may, 2001 and a ckrc draft constitution 14ghai draft was to be considered in 2002. Rather than vote yes or no on the proposed amendments, the mps chose to walk out of an amendment that they didnt support again denying the public the. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. Revised harmonised draft constitution of kenya 2010. Kenya employment law is kenya s first and only blog that is dedicated to answering your employment law questions so that you can thrive in employment and beyond. The new constitution was seen as a vital step to avoid a repetition of the violent outbursts after the 2007 general elections. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament.
The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969. This twoyear 201416 evidence and learning project, funded by the uk department for international development, asks. Simplified version of the proposed constitution katiba institute. Kenya is a wonderful country and i wish that those who are representing kenya abroad were as wonderful as the country. Kenya country constitutional profile constitutionnet. Mar 06, 2018 lawyers leave a meeting at the bomas of kenya on june 17, 2010 that discussed proposed draft constitution.
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