Kenya Promulgates a New Constitution

Abstract

On August 4, 2010, Kenyans overwhelmingly voted for a new constitution, 47 years after the country's independence from the United Kingdom. The new constitution has been praised as being among the most progressive constitutions in the world. This research paper will analyze the reasons for changing the constitution; the differences between the new and the old constitutions; the impact of the new constitution on the country, and especially on the military and other security organs of the state; and, finally, it's influence in the East African region within the wider context of the proposed East African Community's (EAC) political federation. This paper will seek to provide answers to the following questions: (1) What was wrong with the old constitution and what were the factors driving the demand for the new constitution?; (2) What was the process that was followed in coming up with the new constitution and how does this process compare with the processes following by other countries?; (3) How does the new constitution guarantee democratic freedoms, equitable distribution of resources, and human rights?; (4) How does the new constitution affect Kenya's security forces?; and (5) Does the enactment of the new constitution guarantee peace and good governance for the country?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 10, 2011
Accession Number
ADA547247

Entities

People

  • Jossiah L. Mrashui

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Africa
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Emergencies
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • Law
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Ideologies
  • Political Parties
  • Political Systems
  • Security
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

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  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.