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The report examines kenyas current constitution and the new draft constitution from a minority and indigenous peoples perspective. If kenya is to live up to its obligation under the convention, then it should ensure against such provisions which promote discrimination against women. Defence of this constitution 1 every person has an obligation to respect, uphold and defend this constitution. This is the year in which a draft constitution that would consolidate longterm reforms and move the country towards a human rights state was published. Aug 31, 2016 the 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. Every person has an obligation to respect, uphold and defend this constitution. Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. Adopted by the national constitution conference on 15 march 2004 20 th october 2004 5. Talks on kenya draft law fail to take off daily nation. Kenya s number one website that delivers realtime news across the globe.
Dec 18, 2010 the new constitution represents a significant improvement in womens status in kenya in all spheres of life. Today, the kenyan government circulated a copy of the constitution to kenyans at home and abroad. Wananchi are supposed to study the document and make further recommendations to the committee of experts coe. The 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Your guide to the proposed constitution katiba institute. Constitution of the united states 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 ordain and establish this. Kenya national commission on human rights publications. 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. The new constitution was seen as a vital step to avoid a repetition of the violent outbursts after the 2007 general elections. The top headlines covers politics, citizen journalism, culture, business, sports and entertainment. Kenyas 2010 constitution uct faculty of health sciences. Kenyas constitutional development from preindependence to the proposed constitution, 2010 laila abdul latif, advocate. Sblc, medium term notes mtn, confirmable bank draft cbd as well as other financial instruments issued from aaa rated bank such as hsbc bank hong kong, hsbc bank london, deutsche bank ag frankfurt, barclays bank, standard chartered bank and others on lease at the lowest available rates.
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