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Kenyans to enjoy various freedoms under new laws
Submitted by William Ang'awa Sunday, 5 September 2010
By Lillian Aluanga
It has been dubbed one of the most progressive Bill of Rights, with more than 30 articles addressing social, economic, religious, labour, political, civil, environmental and cultural rights.
As focus shifts to implementation of the new laws, Chapter Four of the new Constitution arguably remains one of the most eagerly awaited by a public that has become increasingly aware of its rights.
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) chair Florence Jaoko says while civil and political rights are to be enjoyed immediately, Kenyans may have to wait a little longer for realisation of economic rights, which will be progressive.
via The Standard | Online Edition :: Kenyans to enjoy various freedoms under new laws.
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Kenya Marks Promulgation Of New Constitution 27 August 2010
Submitted by William Ang'awa Friday, 27 August 2010
Kenyans mark the promulgation of their new constitution 27 August 2010. A national holiday has been declared and the key event will be a military march past in Uhuru Park Nairobi,Kenya. Read more: Kenya Marks Promulgation Of New Constitution 27 August 2010
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Rwanda Elections – Kagame Captures The Votes
Submitted by William Ang'awa Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is on course to win the Rwandese Presidential Elections. Read more: Rwanda Elections – Kagame Captures The Votes
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Kenya Referendum – Kenya Votes Yes!
Submitted by William Ang'awa Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Kenyans took a step towards constitutional change with the majority of the 12 millon voters endorsing a new constitution for Kenya.
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Kenya Referendum On New Constitution 4 August
Submitted by William Ang'awa Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Kenyans go to the polls to endorse or reject a new constitution.
Turn out is expected to be high. (4 August 2010 is a national holiday in Kenya.
Quick guide to Kenya’s Referendum 2010
The introduction of a new constitution is part of what is called as Agenda 4 following the mediation between the parties after Kenya’s 2007 Post- Election violence where over 1500 people died and over 300000 were dispaced (lost their homes or were forced to move out by other ethnic groups.
Read more: Kenya Referendum On New Constitution 4 August
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Not With Kenyan Tax Money
Submitted by William Ang'awa Saturday, 3 July 2010
Article by Peter Leftie of the Nation 1 July 2010 in Nairobi, Kenya, focuses on the Kenyan public outcry concerning
Kenyan Parliamentarians’ proposed increased salary and sitting allowance. Read more: Not With Kenyan Tax Money
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