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== Why | == Why Kenyans Must Obey International Law == | ||
=== π Constitutional Obligation (Article 2(5) & 2(6)) === | === π Constitutional Obligation (Article 2(5) & 2(6)) === |
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Why Kenyans Must Obey International Law
π Constitutional Obligation (Article 2(5) & 2(6))
Under the Constitution of Kenya (2010):
- Article 2(5) β The general rules of international law shall form part of the law of Kenya.
- Article 2(6) β Any treaty or convention ratified by Kenya shall form part of the law of Kenya.
β This means that international law is not optional β it is part of Kenyan law and enforceable in Kenyan courts.
π€ Ratification of Treaties and Conventions
Kenya has voluntarily signed and ratified key international treaties, including:
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
- Convention Against Torture (CAT)
- African Charter on Human and Peoplesβ Rights
- UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
β Once ratified, Kenya is legally bound to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights enshrined in these instruments.