constitutional law

The Constitution of Kenya: Contemporary Reading

KShs2,320.00

This book provides an in-depth assessment of the interface between constitutionalism and Kenya’s new Constitution. Focusing on the historical trajectory on the search for a new Constitution, Chapter One lays the groundwork upon which the fault line between constitutionalism and the issue areas are articulated in the other chapters in relation to the new Constitution. The superb chapters on the carefully selected issue areas, make this edited volume an essential read. The book makes an important contribution to the evolving constitutionalism and policy clarification on Kenya’s new Constitution. It is a welcome and timely intervention by legal scholars and practitioners on the new constitution and the challenges facing Kenya in its implementation.

The New Constitutional Law of Kenya: Principles and Human Rights

KShs2,552.00

On 27 August 2010, a new Constitution for Kenya was promulgated. The Constitution seeks to re-orient the country by establishing a robust dispensation for good democratic governance amenable to the exercise of human rights. This book is tailored to unveil to the reader the fundamental normative and institutional frameworks of Kenya’s new Constitution. Not only does it define key concepts in constitutional law, generally, it also details how the government in Kenya has been restructured and re-organized to give effect to the traditional principles that form the basis of constitutional law.

Principles of Constitutional Law

KShs2,900.00

The Principles of Constitutional Law book aims to provide the reader with knowledge and understanding of some of the key concepts, doctrines, and principles that make up constitutional law. In addition, the book will be indispensable to students of subjects based on public law such as; political science, philosophy, international relations, and economic developmental studies.

The book deals with the basic underlying principles of the Constitution of Kenya. This includes Constitutionalism, Rule of law, Separation of powers, checks and balances, equality, human dignity, affirmative action, patriotism, devolution, human rights, principles of international law, judicial interpretation, parliamentary powers, and the concept of democracy among others. Further, there is also an extensive biography for those interested to carry out further research and a bonus chapter that gives a summary of most of the Acts of Parliament which give flesh to the 2010 Constitution of Kenya.

Swearing by Kenya: The Unfolding of a New Constitution

KShs3,480.00

Swearing by Kenya brings forth the virtues and vices, the far-reaching vision and narrow viewpoints, the truth, and lies, the struggles and defeats, that guided prominent men and women in what may be considered, so far, the most dramatic and exciting chapter of independent Kenya. This book is bound to stir some, annoy a few and make others rejoice; only the unthinking reader will remain untouched. Lumumba has managed to pen down historical and verifiable facts without judging or attacking the sacrosanct realm of the personal internal forum of the persons involved.