Do you have any clarification on the following chapters of the proposed constitution ? As part of voter civic education, our legal team will respond to all questions in the comments section below this article.
Proposed Draft Constitution Chapters
- SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE AND SUPREMACY OF THIS CONSTITUTIONTHE REPUBLIC
CITIZENSHIP
THE BILL OF RIGHTS
LAND AND ENVIRONMENT
LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
THE LEGISLATURE
THE EXECUTIVE
JUDICIARY
DEVOLVED GOVERNMENT
PUBLIC FINANCE
THE PUBLIC SERVICE
NATIONAL SECURITY
COMMISSIONS AND INDEPENDENT OFFICES
AMENDMENT OF THIS CONSTITUTION
GENERAL PROVISIONS
TRANSITIONAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL PROVISIONS
Thank you again for this invaluable information. The clock is ticking away to Wednesday, 5th May 2010 when the manual voter registration by the IIEC ceases. On Thursday, 6th May 2010, the Attorney General will publish the Draft Constitution for release to the public.
I second this move by K4C to be fully involved in thorough, honest and sober Civic Education beginning 6th May 2010 until the referendum scheduled for 6th August 2010.
May I state that this is a good attempt to have the discourse via online. Civic education is paramount for purposes of affording Kenyans at the grassroot level opportunity to comprehend the draft constitution. However, let not the intention be to use the movement to campaign for the same; rather lets seek to demystify the myths and all sorts of falsehoods being traded by segments of leaders.
Kenyans need to know the implications of either voting or not voting for the draft. And kindly we shouldn’t be like politicians who use their influence to vilify their opponents or proponents; Sobriety is highly needed here; what matters most to me is the fect that our MOtherland remains intact, not fragmented.
The discourse shouldn’t be turned into a contest or circus of sorts where individuals seek cheap popularity, but that we build consensus, allowing divergent views, so long as they don’t cause us to digress from the subject.
From the concerns raised as contentious by both the ‘YES’ and ‘NO’ proponents,why is there a doubt that amendments can be made after the proposed constitution is passed?Is there any truth to this allegation?What are the options possible in addressing these?Does the proposed constitution make it possible to make amendments later???
There’s a lot of worry about whether amendments can be made after passage of the constitution.if this can be clearly spelled out,maybe more of the people will welcome the change.
CHAPTER NINE [9] – THE EXECUTIVE
Part 1 – Principles and Structure of the National Executive
Principles of executive authority
129 (1) Executive authority derives from the people of Kenya and shall be exercised in accordance with the Constitution
(2) Executive authority shall be exercised in a manner compatible with the principle of service to the people of Kenya, and for their well-being and benefit
The National Executive
130 (1) The national executive of the Republic comprises the President, the Deputy President and the rest of the Cabinet
(2) the composition of the national executive shall reflect the regional and ethinic diversity of Kenya