Welcome to The Civic Scoop Issue 1!

The Civic Scoop is your go-to source for clear, concise, and engaging explanations of the Constitution of Kenya. We're here to empower you with knowledge and help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a Kenyan citizen.

In this inaugural issue, we'll dive into the Preamble, the foundation of our Constitution.

Think of the Preamble as the foundation of the Kenya Constitution.

It’s the heart and soul of the Constitution of Kenya as it outlines the dreams, aspirations, and values that shape our country Kenya.

Here it is…

The Preamble

We, the people of Kenya--
ACKNOWLEDGING the supremacy of the Almighty God of all creation:
HONOURING those who heroically struggled to bring freedom and justice to our land:
PROUD of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation:
RESPECTFUL of the environment, which is our heritage, and determined to sustain it for the benefit of future generations:
COMMITTED to nurturing and protecting the well-being of the individual, the family, communities and the nation:
RECOGNISING the aspirations of all Kenyans for a government based on the essential values of human rights, equality, freedom, democracy, social justice and the rule of law:
EXERCISING our sovereign and inalienable right to determine the form of governance of our country and having participated fully in the making of this Constitution:
ADOPT, ENACT and give this Constitution to ourselves and to our future generations.
GOD BLESS KENYA

What Does This Mean?

• God's Supremacy: 

  We, the people of Kenya, acknowledge the Almighty God as the ultimate authority.

• Honoring Heroes: 
  We pay tribute to those who fought for our freedom and justice.

• Unity in Diversity: 
  We celebrate our rich tapestry of cultures and ethnicities, striving for peace and unity.

• Environmental Stewardship: 
  We pledge to protect our beautiful country for future generations.

• Individual and Collective Well-being: 
  The Constitution of Kenya commits to nurturing and protecting the well-being of individuals, families, communities, and the nation as a whole.

• Human Rights and Democracy:  
  The constitution outlines the core values that underpin the Kenyan government, including human rights, equality, freedom, democracy, social justice, and the rule of law.

• Sovereignty: 
  Kenyans have a right to self-determination and the Constitution of Kenya is a product of the people's will.

  
  By understanding the Preamble, we gain a deeper appreciation for the principles that guide the Constitution and the governance of Kenya.

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Preamble

1. What is the primary purpose of the Preamble to the Kenyan Constitution?

   • A. To outline the specific rights of citizens

   • B. To establish the structure of the government

   • C. To provide a philosophical foundation for the Constitution

   • D. To define the roles of the President and Vice President

2. Which of the following values is NOT mentioned in the Preamble?

   • A. Equality

   • B. Wealth

   • C. Freedom

   • D. Democracy

Correct Answers: (1). C (2). B

Did You Know This About The Constitution?

1. The Constitution of Kenya was enacted in August 2010, superseding the 1963 independence constitution. This is why its referred to as the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

2. The Constitution is the supreme law of Kenya. This means that all other laws must be consistent with its provisions.

3. The government is required to adhere to the principles and values outlined in the Constitution.

4. There are eighteen (18) chapters in the Constitution of Kenya.

5. There are 264 articles in these chapters, inclusive of the Preamble and the Schedules.
   

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Additional Resources for Further Reading:

• The National Council for the Implementation of the Constitution: https://cohesion.go.ke/

• The Kenya Human Rights Commission: https://khrc.or.ke/

Finally…

As we conclude this issue of the Civic Scoop, we hope to have inspired you to want to learn more about your rights and responsibilities as detailed in the Constitution of Kenya.

In our next issue, we'll be delving into Article 1 of Chapter 1, which describes the Sovereignity of you and me, the people.

Till then, connect with us on Twitter(X) for further discussions about governance of Kenya.

Have a safe week!