The law determines the organization, functioning and operation of the city of kigali. The official languages are kinyarwanda, french and english. A person can take transfer once in a week and maximum 2 times in a month. In a recent development, the high court has delivered. Kenyas new constitution was enacted on 27th august 2010 replacing the old one that had been in place since kenyas independence in 1963. The kenyans endorsed a new constitution in a referendum on the 4. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Further, article 59 5 empowers parliament to assign functions to each commission established under clause 4.
A person who has served s a member of parliament for any period of time shall, on his death or on ceasing to be a member of parliament. Government and the county governments article 185 2. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. Jan 30, 2018 the shutdown completely violates article 34 of the constitution of kenya of 2010. Abortion is not permitted unless, in the opinion of a trained health professional, there is need for emergency treatment, or the life or health of the mother is in danger, or if permitted by any other written law. Chapter 5 also makes detailed provisions for the protection of the environment. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land.
Constitutional protection of intellectual property in kenya. Adopt, enact and give this constitution to ourselves and to our future generations. Any treaty or convention ratified by kenya shall form part of the law of kenya under this constitution. The promulgation of this new constitution marked the end of one of the longest journeys in kenyan history. Article 59 4 of the constitution of kenya, 2010 mandates parliament to enact legislation to give full effects to the bill of rights and implementation of the functions of the kenya national human rights and equality commission. Enacted by the parliament of kenya as follows short title. Aug 19, 2019 thanks for r2a mr himanshu a very good curious question, which shatters normally accepted usage, and researched helped me find better answers and research of others widened my knowledge.
This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. The 2010 edition replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Kenyan constitution, chapter thirteen, part 1, article 232. Abortion in kenya is prohibited with the exception of certain circumstances including danger to the life and health of the expectant mother, and rape. Public seal the public seal of the republic shall be such as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. The constitution was promulgated on 27 august 2010. 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. Article 3 the republic of niger is a unitary state.
Abortion in kenya is regulated by article 26iv of the constitution of kenya, which states that. A guide to the kenya constitution bill of rights part 4 of. Soko directory was formed in 2008 by hidalgo investments ltd. Is article and section the same thing, as in article in the. Exercising our sovereign and inalienable right to determine the form of governance of our country and having participated fully in the making of this constitution. The high court has jurisdiction, in accordance with article 165, to hear and determine applications for redress of a denial, violation or infringement of, or threat to, a.
Constitution of kenya, 2010 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble chapter onesovereignty of the people and. Thanks for r2a mr himanshu a very good curious question, which shatters normally accepted usage, and researched helped me find better answers and research of others widened my knowledge. Kenyas politicians and civil society advocates have struggled to secure a new constitution for nearly a quarter of a century. The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an. Equality and freedom from discrimination kenya law. Kenya national human rights and equality commission the constitution of kenya preamble chapter one sovereignty. The constitution of kenya is the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Find out all about the current new kenyan constitution that was promulgated in 2010. 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. Chapter ii the executive part 1 the president and the vicepresident 4 the office of. This study will analyse how well article 59 of the constitution is distinguished in the kenya national human rights commission bill, the ombudsman commission bill and the national gender commission bill.
The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. Chapter twothe republic 4 declaration of the republic. Any attempt to establish a government otherwise than in compliance with this constitution is unlawful. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. Constitution of kenya the constitution of kenya arrangement of sections chapter i the republic of kenya section 1 declaration of republic. This act may be cited as the constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment act, 2015. Kenyas constitution in a global context international. Note 1 although the last article of the constitution is article 395, the total number, as of march 20 is 448. All illegal use and all profanation of these attributes are punished by the law. The citizenship of a person who was presumed to be a citizen by birth, as contemplated in article 14 4, may be revoked if. Its spirit however prohibits discrimination against illiterate innovators.
On 4 august 2010, kenyans voted to adopt a new constitution, culminating a process that began as part of a resolution to the violent conflict that followed the december 2007 elections. The pre2010 constitution of kenya did not capture concerns on innovation and ip. Pdf the kenyan constitution, with discussion of the constitutionmaking process and its content. The demand for a new constitution to replace the 1969 text with a more democratic system began in the early. Aug 31, 2016 the 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Unsafe abortions are a major cause of deaths and health complications in kenya. Full kenyan constitution search through the various elements i. Kenya, a country which went from the brink of civil warfollowing the disputed presidential election results of december 2007to promulgating a new constitution a few short years later, has had its constitutional reform process hailed as a runaway success story.
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. 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. 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.
Acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation. The population were dissatisfied with the removal of valuable aspects of the law. Revised harmonized draft constitution of kenya comprising. Independence of the judiciary is affirmed article 160. 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 referendum on 4 august 2010. A guide to the kenya constitution bill of rights part 4. The constitution of india app presents the official english translation of the constitution of india in a readable and searchable format. The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. Constitution of kenya, 2010 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble chapter onesovereignty of the people and supremacy of this constitution 1sovereignty of the people. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya revised edition 2008 2001 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. Candidates for election and political parties to comply with code of. When kenya gained independence from british colonial rule in 1963 it introduced its. Part 1 general provisions to the bill of rightspart 2 rights and fundamental freedomspart 3 specific application of rightspart 4 state of emergencypart 5 kenya national human rights and. Constitution of kenya 2 0 1 0 6 the constitution of kenya arrangement of articles preamble chapter onesovereignty of the people and supremacy of this constitution 1sovereignty of the people.
Click on the image to download the constitution of kenya, 2010. Article 2 the attributes of the republic, such as defined in the first article, are reserved for the use of the public powers. Chapter four the bill of rights kenya law reform commission. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Is article and section the same thing, as in article in. The kenya constitution is the supreme law of kenya. Apr 23, 20 4 comments on a guide to the kenya constitution bill of rights part 4 of 18 godwin mulongo june 23, 2016 at 4. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several. The inscription republique du niger republic of niger is placed below. By reducing executive power, devolving authority, and guaranteeing rights to women, minorities, and marginalized communities, the constitution has the potential. 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 of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended to 2008 arrangement of sections chapter i the republic of kenya section 1declaration of republic. Nov 11, 2018 4 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. Jan 09, 2011 the pre2010 constitution of kenya did not capture concerns on innovation and ip. Kenyan constitution, chapter thirteen, part 1, article 232 to 233. The capital can by law be transferred elsewhere within rwanda. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation.
The constitution enya kenya film classification board. Recognising the aspirations of all kenyans for a government based on the essential values of human rights, equality, freedom, democracy, social justice and the rule of law. Previously, this blogger discussed here the tobacco control regulations 2014 made by the cabinet secretary for health published under legal notice no. Article 4 the capital of the republic of rwanda is the city of kigali. This is the longest chapter of the constitution comprising five parts. While the institutionalization of equity is welcomed. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010. Dec 06, 2016 soko directory was formed in 2008 by hidalgo investments ltd. 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 the republic of kenya, 1963 as. Chapter two the republic 4 declaration of the republic. Know all your rights and duties as a citizen at the palm of your hand. The shutdown completely violates article 34 of the constitution of kenya of 2010. Compare with article 24 of the constitution of kenya, 2010.