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The Constitution of Kenya is the supreme law of the Republic of Kenya. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 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 referendum on 4 ...
A constitutional referendum was held in Kenya on 4 August 2010. [1] [2] Voters were asked whether they approved of a proposed new constitution, which had been passed by the National Assembly on 1 April 2010. The new constitution was seen as a vital step to avoid a repetition of the violent outbursts after the 2007 general elections. [3]
Co-ordinate with the Attorney-General and the Kenya Law Reform Commission in preparing, for tabling in Parliament, the legislation required to implement the Constitution; Report regularly to the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee on: progress in the implementation of the Constitution; Any impediments to its implementation
Constitutional reform in Kenya has been a major issue since Kenya gained independence. The highlights of the evolution of Kenya's constitution can be highlighted by the following events: 1963 – Kenya's 1963 independence constitution provides for a multi-party parliamentary system. Jomo Kenyatta is installed as Kenya's first Prime Minister.
April 1 - The Kenyan parliament passes the draft constitution, paving the way for the 2010 constitutional referendum to be held on July 2, 2010. [21] April 16 - George Thuo loses his parliamentary seat after a court nullified the 2007 election results of Juja Constituency citing irregularities. [22]
The constitution of Kenya approved by parliament unanimously on 1 April 2010 led to the formation of a Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution.. This commission was mandated to facilitate in the implementation process of the new constitution by monitoring it progress as well as note and report any hindrances in the implementations of the new constitution, and to promote ...
World leaders have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100.
The Constitution of Kenya, enacted in August 2010 provided for the extension of the power sharing government to the end of its natural term. The Prime Minister can be dismissed from office by majority vote of the Parliament.