5.1 The Constitution of Kenya

• Components of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
• Roles of the three arms of government and the relevant chapters
• Guiding principles of leadership and integrity in Chapter Six
• Assertiveness in upholding leadership and integrity in daily life

• explore components of the Constitution of Kenya
• illustrate roles of the three arms of government of Kenya in reference to the relevant chapters in the Constitution
• examine guiding principles of leadership and integrity in the Constitution of Kenya
• apply assertiveness in upholding principles of leadership and integrity in daily interactions
• exhibit good leadership intended in chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya

“Why do we need a constitution?”

“Why is assertiveness important in adhering to the Constitution of Kenya?”

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1. Why Kenya needs a constitution
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   A constitution is the supreme law. Kenya needs the 2010 text so power is limited, rights are not favours, and the republic has rules we can hold up. Grade 7 promulgation is the door; Grade 8 reads the parts.
2. Components of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
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   Preamble, eighteen chapters and six schedules. Know the map of the book, then zoom to Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 6.
3. The Legislature: Chapter 8
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   Parliament is the National Assembly and the Senate. It makes law, oversees the Executive and represents the people and the counties.
4. The Executive: Chapter 9
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   The President, Deputy President and Cabinet carry out the law. They are accountable to the people and to Parliament, not owners of Kenya.
5. The Judiciary: Chapter 10
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   Courts interpret the Constitution and the law, independently. The Chief Justice, JSC and a ladder of courts check the other arms without becoming a parliament.
6. Chapter Six and assertiveness
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   Leadership is a public trust. Article 73 principles: integrity, competence, objectivity, selfless service, accountability, honesty. Assertiveness upholds them without bullying.