Kenya constitution draft [Kenya AG]

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Kenya constitution draft [Kenya AG]

November 21, 2005 10:11:00 pm

The Proposed New Constitution of Kenya, Drafted and Published by the Attorney-General Pursuant to Section 27 of the Constitution of Kenya Review Act, August 22, 2005 [subject of a constitutional referendum held November 21, 2005]. Read the full text of the draft constitution [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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