Kenya's Constitution ; Catalyst for Closer Relations with the United States
The Washington Times › August 13, 2010
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Kenyans young and old from all cor- ners of the country are celebrating the rebirth of our nation. Together, we as Kenyans have taken an enormous step forward by voting for a new constitution. It is a proud moment for Kenya and a great time to be a friend of Kenya. The new constitution will not only strengthen our country; it also will be a catalyst for closer relations with the United States and will advance our joint economic, political and security goals in East Africa.
The constitution represents a momentous step for institutional stability. It decentralizes the government's power, strengthens American-style checks and balances, enables democracy to flourish and provides even greater protections for individual rights. As a result of these changes, democracy in Kenya will be stronger than ever because credible institutions bring lasting stability. Similarly, our country's leadership on the continent and the world stage surely will grow.See the full content of this document
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Kenya's Constitution ; Catalyst for Closer Relations with the United States
Our new constitution, which won a mandate from more than two- thirds of the vote, bears many similarities to the American Constitution. It provides safeguards to prevent any president from becoming too powerful, makes the Parli...
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