Constitution

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Press Statement : ‘Persons With Disabilities Demand Retention And Enhancement Of Rights As Protected Under The 2010 Constitution’

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Press Statement : ‘Persons With Disabilities Demand Retention And Enhancement Of Rights As Protected Under The 2010 Constitution’

The Constitution protects all Kenyans from discrimination. Article 10 stipulates human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality, human rights, non-discrimination, and protection of the marginalized as national values and principles of governance. Articles 97 and 98 make express provisions for the representation of persons with disabilities in the National Assembly and Senate. The County Assemblies similarly include legislators with disabilities, pursuant to Article 177 of the Constitution.

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The Kenya's Corruption Journey | A 10 Year Audit On Provisions In The Constitution On Leadership And Integrity In Curbing Graft

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The Kenya's Corruption Journey | A 10 Year Audit On Provisions In The Constitution On Leadership And Integrity In Curbing Graft

The first ever public corruption scandal in Kenya was in 1965, less than three years after independence. It was famously known as the Ngei Maize Scandal. Paul Ngei, the Minister of Marketing and Cooperatives then was accused of meddling with the Maize Marketing Board and smuggling the crop occasioning a huge shortage in the country.

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What Fruits Have Kenyan Children Bore From The Decade Of The Constitution Of Kenya, 2010?

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What Fruits Have Kenyan Children Bore From The Decade Of The Constitution Of Kenya, 2010?

The coming into force of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 broadened the scope of protection of children rights in Kenya. Being the supreme law, constitutional protection bears more weight than statutory provisions. The Constitution recognizes children as being among the vulnerable groups in the country in need of special care and protection from the state.

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The Constitution Just Turned 10! What Do The Kenyan Youth Have To Show For It?

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The Constitution Just Turned 10! What Do The Kenyan Youth Have To Show For It?

The youth-related provisions in the current Constitution are far-reaching. Notably, it substantively mentions the word ‘youth’ nine times. The Constitution in Article 21 acknowledges the youth as a vulnerable group in the society. Under Article 27, it recognises age as one of the bases in which discrimination by the state or individual is prohibited. This is a development from the former Constitution as above-mentioned, as it left out age from its anti-discrimination clause.

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How Have The 10 Years Of The Progressive Constitution Impacted The Lives Of Women In Kenya?

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How Have The 10 Years Of The Progressive Constitution Impacted The Lives Of Women In Kenya?

The promulgation of the 2010 Constitution marked the onset of a series of gender responsive laws as it is centered on the principle of equality. Right from the preamble, the Constitution recognizes the principle of equality as one of the national values. The equality clause, Article 27, acknowledges the right of equal treatment of men and women in all spheres of life.