Any attempt to establish a government otherwise than in compliance with this constitution is unlawful. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia home basic information general information the house of peoples representatives the house of the federation current developments chapter two fundamental principles of the constitution article 8 sovereignty of the people 1. Enacted by the parliament of kenya as follows short title. Jan 09, 2011 the pre2010 constitution of kenya did not capture concerns on innovation and ip. Article 59 kenya national human rights and equality commission. Right to the information necessary for them to gain full benefit from goods and services. Implementation of article 43 of the constitution of kenya on. Article 7 national, official and other languages 1 the national. This constitution is the constitution of the republic of kenya and shall have the force of law throughout kenya and, subject to section 47, 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.
This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. Article 45 familiy article 46 consumer rights article 47 fair administrative action. Parliament that satisfies the criteria referred to in article 24. Constitution of kenya 2010 wikisource, the free online. The constitution enya kenya film classification board. The law determines the organization, functioning and operation of the city of kigali. 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. Honouring those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land. Another innovative article is 46 which contains consumer rights. Nov 11, 2018 1 executive authority derives from the people of kenya and shall be exercised in accordance with this constitution. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on.
The new constitution was approved by 67% of kenyan voters and promulgated on 27 august 2010. Article 4 the capital of the republic of rwanda is the city of kigali. Soko directory was formed in 2008 by hidalgo investments ltd. Previously, this blogger discussed here the tobacco control regulations 2014 made by the cabinet secretary for health published under legal notice no. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. The people of kenya negotiated for basic needs to be entrenched in the constitution. 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. An act of parliament to amend the constitution of kenya, 2010 by popular initiative pursuant to article 257 of the constitution of kenya. In a recent development, the high court has delivered. Nov 10, 2016 soko directory was formed in 2008 by hidalgo investments ltd. These are the consumer rights that are included in article 46 of the constitution of kenya, 2010.
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 2010 constitution of kenya, currently in force, replaced the 1969 constitution. Constitution of kenya the constitution of kenya chapter 1 the republic of kenya 1. The constitution, by article 10, is to be interpreted and applied in. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as amended. Constitution of kenya, 2010 2 the constitution of kenya, 2010 arrangement of articles preamble. This act may be cited as the constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment act, 2015. 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 people. 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.
Constitutional protection of intellectual property in kenya. Kenyan constitution, chapter eleven, part 3, article 186 to 187. Proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation. The national values and principles of governance in this article bind all state organs, state officers. Pdf the kenyan constitution, with discussion of the constitutionmaking process and its. Overview countries keys persons organizations links download synonyms. Football kenya federation fkf is a society registered in kenya under the societies act cap 108 laws of. Know all your rights and duties as a citizen at the palm of your hand. Consumer protection competition authority of kenya. The official languages are kinyarwanda, french and english. This text of the constitution is a copy of the text enrolled on november, 2019 pursuant to article 25. A person who is a citizen of kenya under this article cannot. Acknowledging the supremacy of the almighty god of all creation.
The republic of kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. Environment details chapter four the bill of rights part 2. The constitution of the republic of kenya, 1963 as. Consumer rights details chapter four the bill of rights part 2. Switzerlands constitution of 1999 with amendments through 2002. Click on the image to download the constitution of kenya, 2010. The public seal of kenya shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an act of parliament. Right to the protection of their health, safety and economic interests. 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. Constitution of kenya, 2010 3 part 2rights and fundamental freedoms 26right to life. It was constituted into ten chapters covering issues ranging from citizenship, executive and legislative powers, the judicature and legislative procedure, etc. The petitioners also alleged that kibichos decision to disband the dra, an institution established by an act of parliament, was beyond his legal authority.
Their collective effort gave birth to article 43 of the bill of rights. Implementing the total constitution kenya law reform commission. Rights of arrested persons kenya law reform commission. The capital can by law be transferred elsewhere within rwanda. Constitution will come into effect in the manner determined by statutes and institutional acts necessary for their application by virtue of the article 46 of the constitutional act no. Full kenyan constitution search through the various elements i. Laws of kenya the constitution of kenya, 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 cap.
Kenya constitution, index page document table of contents. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of kenya the supreme law of the republic of kenya. Jan 30, 2018 the shutdown completely violates article 34 of the constitution of kenya of 2010. Pdf the genesis of interpreting the constitution of kenya. Article 1 sovereignty of the people article 2 supremacy of this constitution article 3.
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