Jump to content

International Law: Difference between revisions

From WikiZetu
No edit summary
Line 1: Line 1:
== Why Kenya Must Obey International Law ==
== Why Kenyans Must Obey International Law ==


=== πŸ“ Constitutional Obligation (Article 2(5) & 2(6)) ===
=== πŸ“ Constitutional Obligation (Article 2(5) & 2(6)) ===

Revision as of 23:59, 19 July 2025

Why Kenyans Must Obey International Law

πŸ“ Constitutional Obligation (Article 2(5) & 2(6))

Under the Constitution of Kenya (2010):

  • Article 2(5) – The general rules of international law shall form part of the law of Kenya.
  • Article 2(6) – Any treaty or convention ratified by Kenya shall form part of the law of Kenya.

βœ… This means that international law is not optional β€” it is part of Kenyan law and enforceable in Kenyan courts.

🀝 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 Peoples’ Rights
  • UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
  • Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

βœ… Once ratified, Kenya is legally bound to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights enshrined in these instruments.