International Law
Why Kenya Must Obey International Law
📝 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.
✅ This means that international law is not optional — 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
✅ Once ratified, Kenya is legally bound to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights enshrined in these instruments.