Mars Group Kenya RSS Feed http://www.marsgroupkenya.org - Watching Out for You en-US Mars Group Kenya RSS Feed http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/rss/Logo.png http://www.marsgroupkenya.org 100 72 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:35:45 +0000 MANN-4-MGK KITUO CHA SHERIA PROTECTION OF BASIC NEEDS AS FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS KEY IN DRAFT LAW http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/02/Kituo_cha_sheria_Blog_Article_Protection_of_Basic_Needs_Rights.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/02/Kituo_cha_sheria_Blog_Article_Protection_of_Basic_Needs_Rights.pdf#7336 Basic needs are Basic rights
The basic needs of majority of Kenyans of food, water, housing, healthcare, education, work and
social security which in human rights language translate to economic social and cultural rights
should be included in the Supreme Law of the Land, the Constitution...]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:36:14 +0300 Politics of dual nationality in Kenya byYash Ghai and Jill Cottrell Feb 9 2010 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/02/Dual_Nationality_still_not_allowed_for_Kenyan_citizens_09.02.2010_Ghai&Cotrell.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/02/Dual_Nationality_still_not_allowed_for_Kenyan_citizens_09.02.2010_Ghai&Cotrell.pdf#7333 citizenship is still not permitted to Kenyan citizens under the law, and those advocating for it it should not abandon their quest to have dual nationality entrenched in the proposed new Constitution for Kenya.]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:06:09 +0300 ELECTION PETITION NO.15 OF 2008 DATED 22.01.2010 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/02/ELECTION_PETITION_NO_15_OF_2008_DATED_22.1.10.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/02/ELECTION_PETITION_NO_15_OF_2008_DATED_22.1.10.pdf#7332 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI (MILIMANI COMMERCIAL COURTS)
ELECTION PETITION NO.15 OF 2008
IN THE MATTER OF:
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS ACT, CAP 7 AND REGULATIONS MADE THEREUNDER AND IN THE MATTER OF: THE ELECTION PETITION FOR
WAJIR SOUTH CONSTITUENCY
IN THE MATTER OF: THE PETITION OF MAHAMUD
SIRAT
BETWEEN
MAHAMUD MUHUMED SIRAT ………………...]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:03:22 +0300 Revised Harmonized Draft Constitution Of Kenya Naivasha http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/02/NAIVASHA_DRAFT_AS_FROM_PSC_TO_COE.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/02/NAIVASHA_DRAFT_AS_FROM_PSC_TO_COE.pdf#7318 Revised Harmonized Draft Constitution Of Kenya

Comprising the recommendations agreed upon as a result of the deliberations of the
Parliamentary Select Committee on the Review of the Constitution in accordance with
section 32(1) (c) of the Constitution of Kenya Review Act, 2008 and presented to the
Committee of Experts pursuant to section 33(1) of the Constitution of Kenya Review Act,
2008 on 29th January 2010...]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:23:33 +0300 Report of PSC On Review of Constitution on reviewed harmonized draft 29_01_2010 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/01/Report_of_PSC_On_Review_of_constitution_on_reviewed_harmonized_draft_29_01_2010.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/01/Report_of_PSC_On_Review_of_constitution_on_reviewed_harmonized_draft_29_01_2010.pdf#6988 REPORT OF THE PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE REVIEW OF THE CONSTITUTION ON THE REVIEWED HARMONIZED DRAFT CONSTITUTION

Comprising the Recommendations agreed upon as a result of the deliberations of the Parliamentary Select Committee on the Review of the Constitution in accordance with Section 32(1)(C) of the Constitution of Kenya Review Act, 2008 and Presented to the Committee of Experts Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Constitution of Kenya Review Act, 2008 on 29th January, 2010

29TH JANUARY 2010

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:07:44 +0300 Final PSC Review statement issued in Naivasha on January 28th 2010 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/01/Final_PSC_Review_statement_issued_in_Naivasha_on_January_28th_2010.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/01/Final_PSC_Review_statement_issued_in_Naivasha_on_January_28th_2010.pdf#6985 Parliamentary Select Committee has been meeting to deliberate on the harmonized draft
constitution with a view of developing consensus on issues therein...]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:50:49 +0300 Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional Review statement issued Naivasha on Jan 28 2010 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/01/Final_PSC_Review_statement_issued_in_Naivasha_on_January_28th_2010.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/01/Final_PSC_Review_statement_issued_in_Naivasha_on_January_28th_2010.pdf#6943 issued in Naivasha on January 28th 2010
NAIVASHA, Kenya, Jan 28 We would like to bring to the attention of Kenyans that the
Parliamentary Select Committee has been meeting to deliberate on the harmonized draft
constitution with a view of developing consensus on issues therein...]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:36:38 +0300 Report Of Kenya Constituional Conference 1962 Lancaster House http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/REPORT_OF_KENYA_CONSTITUTIONAL_CONFERENCE_1962.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/REPORT_OF_KENYA_CONSTITUTIONAL_CONFERENCE_1962.pdf#6860 Report Of Kenya Constituional Conference 1962

Presented to Parliament by the secretary of State for Colonies by command of Her Majesty April 1962.

]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:43:41 +0300 Kenya CMI Report Constitutional Documents: A Comparative Analysis http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/01/kenyaconstitutionaldocuments.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/01/kenyaconstitutionaldocuments.pdf#6921 in Kenya’s constitutional reform process in 2005:
1. The Constitution of Kenya (the present constitution with amendments that has been in existence
since 1969);
2...]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0300 The Kenya Constitution Review Act 2008 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/01/The_Constitution_of_Kenya_Review_Act_2008.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2010/01/The_Constitution_of_Kenya_Review_Act_2008.pdf#6942 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0300 A Response To The Draft Constitution By Kikuyus For Change http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/RESPONSE_TO_THE_DRAFT_CONSTITUTION_Kikuyus_4_change.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/RESPONSE_TO_THE_DRAFT_CONSTITUTION_Kikuyus_4_change.pdf#6837 A RESPONSE TO THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION
Introduction
KikuyusforChange is a discussion forum that has facilitated dialogue within and between
ethnic communities for almost two years...]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:42:13 +0300 MEMORANDUM BY THE YOUTH OF BOMACHOGE CONSTITUTENCY TO THE COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS ON THE CONSTITUTION: http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/Bomachoge_constituency_Youth_Memorandum_to_COE.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/Bomachoge_constituency_Youth_Memorandum_to_COE.pdf#6836 RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE HARMONIZED DRAFT CONSTITUTION:
SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS CHAPTER BY CHAPTER
OVERVIEW
1. We commend the Committee of Experts (CoE) for offering the people of Kenya a greatly
improved Harmonized Draft constitution that reflects the views and demands of the
people of Kenya in a democratic constitution...]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:39:30 +0300 KHRC Submission to the Committee of Experts (CoE) on the Harmonised Draft Constitution http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/Submission_constitution _khrc_de9.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/Submission_constitution _khrc_de9.pdf#6835 Introduction
The KHRC is a national, nongovernmental organisation (NGO) registered in Kenya
1994.The KHRC’s vision is a Kenya that respects, protects and promotes all human
rights...]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:37:25 +0300 Inside The Logical Paradox Undermining The Definition Of The Supreme Court Of Kenya http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/INSIDE_THE_LOGICAL_PARADOX_UNDERMINING_THE_DEFINITION_OF_THE SUPREME_COURT_OF_KENYA.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/INSIDE_THE_LOGICAL_PARADOX_UNDERMINING_THE_DEFINITION_OF_THE SUPREME_COURT_OF_KENYA.pdf#6834 The text of Article 201, Clause (8), (highlighted in yellow above), makes the definition
the Supreme Court of Kenya within the Harmonized Draft of 2009 – prone to self
destruction...]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:35:56 +0300 New Vision Kenya Views On The Harmonized Draft Constitution http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/Submitting_Views_of_NVK_Mageuzi.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/Submitting_Views_of_NVK_Mageuzi.pdf#6833 Please accept our cordial compliments.
The New Vision Kenya (NVKMageuzi) congratulates the Committee of Experts for a reasonably good job done so far in evolving the draft constitution...]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:33:59 +0300 Kenya Youth Parliament Recommendations To CoE http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/KYP_Resolutions_FOR_COE.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/KYP_Resolutions_FOR_COE.pdf#6832 CONSTITUTION FROM VARIOUS YOUTH FORA AND TOWN
HALL MEETINGS PRESENTED TO THE COMMITTEE OF
EXPERTS
INTRODUCTION
Kenya Youth Parliament is a registered trust having initially been registered as a
youth community based organization in 2003...]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:30:34 +0300 Report Of Kenya Constitutional Conference 1962 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/REPORT_OF_KENYA_CONSTITUTIONAL_CONFERENCE_1962.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/REPORT_OF_KENYA_CONSTITUTIONAL_CONFERENCE_1962.pdf#6831 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:28:43 +0300 ACK Press Statement on Harmonised Draft Constitution http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/ACK_Press_Statement_on_Harmonised_Draft_Constitution.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/12/ACK_Press_Statement_on_Harmonised_Draft_Constitution.pdf#6820 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:42:40 +0300 preliminary report of the committee of experts on constitutional review http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/09/HARMONIZED_DRAFT_CONSTITUTION_2009.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/09/HARMONIZED_DRAFT_CONSTITUTION_2009.pdf#6810 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:19:50 +0300 Harmonized Draft Constitution of Kenya 2009 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/09/Harmonized_Draft_Constitution.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/09/Harmonized_Draft_Constitution.pdf#6809 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:02:48 +0300 Electoral Reform: The Poor Man's Right To Contest Elections http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/11/Electoral_Reform__Yash_Ghai_041109.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/11/Electoral_Reform__Yash_Ghai_041109.pdf#6795 Electoral reform: the poor man’s right to contest elections
Yash Ghai
In the electoral reform agenda, an important issue has been overlooked. The emphasis
on the right of all citizens to contest for office in free and fair elections has ignored
the enormous disparities of wealth and resources between the rich and well
established on one hand, and the poor and marginalised on the other...]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:18:59 +0300 The Path To Reform: Struggling With Realities And Challenges Of Constitution Building In KenyaEkuru http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/11/The_Path_to_Refom_Ekuru_Aukot.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/11/The_Path_to_Refom_Ekuru_Aukot.pdf#6794 1. Introduction
(a) What is the factual/legal reality of constitutionmaking in Kenya today?
Agenda 4: Longterm institutional Reforms
Are we going to Samarra according to Mutahi Ngunyi?
(b) Will the Review Act, 2008 ALONE deliver a new Constitution?
VESTED INTERESTS v...]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:09:42 +0300 Bringing The Constitution Into Effect: Transitional Issues http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/11/Transitional_Clauses.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/11/Transitional_Clauses.pdf#6793 1. Introduction
When a new constitution is introduced, a range of provisions is needed to ensure that the move from the old order to the new order is smooth, and, in particular, that the changes expected by the new constitution are implemented effectively and that institutions that are retained under the new constitution continue to function properly...]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:08:25 +0300 The Kadhi Courts: The Committee Of Experts' (CoE) Position http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/11/The_Kadhi_Courts_Bobby_Mkangi.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/11/The_Kadhi_Courts_Bobby_Mkangi.pdf#6792 Introduction:
The CoE derives its mandate from the Constitution of Kenya Review Act, 2008 (the Review Act).
Additionally, the Review Act presents the principles, objects and purposes of the review process...]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:05:46 +0300 Methodology of Committee Of Experts Otiende Amollo http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/11/Methodology_of_CoE_Otiende_Amollo.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/11/Methodology_of_CoE_Otiende_Amollo.pdf#6791 METHODOLOGY
 Appointment of the committee of experts.
 Amendments to the Act
 Reconstitution of the COE into ad hoc committees.
 Clustering of the various parts of the (Draft) constitutions along
themes, study groups and related areas (5 clusters were isolated)
 Each cluster assigned to a group and each group was required to
study and make presentation...]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:01:32 +0300 A Choice for Peace The story of 41 days of mediation in Kenya http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/09/P4C_Statement_on_Annan.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/09/P4C_Statement_on_Annan.pdf#6735 A Choice for Peace? The Story of FortyOne Days of Mediation in Kenya
AUGUST 2009
I N T E R N AT I O N A L P E AC E I N S T I T U T E
Elisabeth Lindenmayer and Josie Lianna Kaye
]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:39:22 +0300 Constitution of Kenya http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/07/Budget/Constitution_of_Kenya.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2009/07/Budget/Constitution_of_Kenya.pdf#6717 The Constitution of Kenya]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:10:01 +0300 Constitution Review Process 4th March 2008 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/crisis/2008/03/Subsequent_Agreements/constitution_review_process_4_march_2008.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/crisis/2008/03/Subsequent_Agreements/constitution_review_process_4_march_2008.pdf#6707 Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation
LONGERTERM ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS: CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW
Background

Recalling the 1st February 2008 agreement by the Parties to deal with longterm issues and solutions that may have constituted the underlying causes of the prevailing social tensions, instability and cycle of violence, and recalling the substantial discussions that have been held concerning constitutional reform over recent years, the Parties to the Kenyan National Dialogue and Reconciliation agree to the following general parameters and principles for the establishment of a constitutional review processes...]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:12:12 +0300 Kenya National Dialogue : Constitutional Review http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2008/10/KenyaNationalDialogue_ConstituinalReview.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/2008/10/KenyaNationalDialogue_ConstituinalReview.pdf#6708 Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation
LongerTerm Issues and Colutions: Constitutional Review

Background

Recalling the 1st February 2008 agreement by the parties to deal with long term issues and solutions that may have constituted the underlying causes of the prevailling socila tensions, instability and cycle of violence, and recaling the substantial discussions that have been held concerning constitutional reform over recent years, the Parties to the kenyan National Dialogue and Reconciliation agree to the following general parameters and principles for the esatablishment of a constitutional review processes...]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0300 Kenyan National Dialogue and Reconciliation Longterm issues and solutions: Constitutional Review http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/crisis/2008/03/Subsequent_Agreements/constitution_review_process_4_march_2008.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/crisis/2008/03/Subsequent_Agreements/constitution_review_process_4_march_2008.pdf#6709 Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation
LONGERTERM ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS: CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW


Background
Recalling the 1 February 2008 agreement by the Parties to deal with longterm
issues and solutions that may have constituted the underlying causes of
the prevailing social tensions, instability and cycle of violence, and recalling
the substantial discussions that have been held concerning constitutional
reform over recent years, the Parties to the Kenyan National Dialogue and
Reconciliation agree to the following general parameters and principles for the
establishment of a constitutional review processes...]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0300 Constitution of Kenya Amendment Bill 2008 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/crisis/2008/03/Constitution_of_kenya_amendment_bill_2008.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/crisis/2008/03/Constitution_of_kenya_amendment_bill_2008.pdf#6713 Kenya Gazette Supplement

The Constitution of Kenya Amendment Bill 2008

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0300 Constitution amendment bill A Bill for an act of Parliament to amend the Constitution http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/Oct_07/Bills/constitution_amendment_bill.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/Oct_07/Bills/constitution_amendment_bill.pdf#6710 THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2007 A Bill for AN ACT of Parliament to amend the Constitution.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 +0300 National Constitution Conference The draft Constitution of Kenya 2004 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/Oct_07/Bills/bomas2004.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/Oct_07/Bills/bomas2004.pdf#6711 National Constitution Conference The draft Constitution of Kenya 2004

(Circulated to Delegates and Commissioners on 23rd March 2004).Incorporating recommendations after verification by commission...]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 +0300 The Constitution of Kenya Review Amendment Act 2004 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/Oct_07/Acts/The_Constitution_of_Kenya_Review_Amendment_ Act_2004.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/Oct_07/Acts/The_Constitution_of_Kenya_Review_Amendment_ Act_2004.pdf#6712 Cap 3 Constitution of Kenya Review

Preamble
Arrangement of Sections
Part I Preliminary
1 Short Title.
2 Interpretation.
2A Object and Purpose of Constitutional Review...]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 +0300 The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2007 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/Oct_07/Bills/constitution_amendment_bill.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/Oct_07/Bills/constitution_amendment_bill.pdf#6714 The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2007 A Bill for AN ACT of Parliament to amend the Constitution. ENACTED by the Parliament of Kenya, as follows;

1. This Act may be cited as the Constitution of
Kenya (Amendment) Act, 2007...]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 +0300 The Constitution of Kenya Review Bill, 2007 http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/Oct_07/Bills/Constitution__review_bill_2007.pdf http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/pdfs/Oct_07/Bills/Constitution__review_bill_2007.pdf#6716 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 +0300