/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/926046/-/ls9f2a/-/index.html http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Sudans+leader+honoured+to+attend+fete++/-/926046/1000106/-/38fppz/-/index.html The government of Sudan has expressed its gratitude to Kenya for inviting President al-Bashir to last week's celebrations 2010-08-30T19:00:56Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/UN+protests+over+Al+Bashir+Kenya+visit+/-/926046/1000136/-/116h09jz/-/index.html The UN Security Council will determine the punishment against Kenya for hosting Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir last Friday. 2010-08-30T19:00:29Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Annan+calls+on+Kenya+to+clarify+al+Bashirs+visit/-/926046/998992/-/lihu9d/-/index.html Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has called on the Kenyan government to “clarify its position” on the presence of Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir in Nairobi on Friday during the promulgation of its new constitution. 2010-08-29T10:16:38Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/ODM+demands+statement+over+visit+by+Sudans+leader+/-/926046/998972/-/n6prm6z/-/index.html ODM has distanced itself from the unexpected invitation of President Omar al-Bashir during Friday’s promulgation of new law 2010-08-28T19:00:44Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/We+were+treated+very+badly+at+historic+event+says+CoE+team+/-/926046/998974/-/6piy2bz/-/index.html As Kenyans celebrated Friday’s historic fete, there was not much to celebrate for the group that midwifed the process. 2010-08-28T19:00:44Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Storm+over+al+Bashir+/-/926046/998960/-/rb2ob6z/-/index.html Kenya was in the eye of a storm on Saturday over its decision to invite Sudan President Omar al-Bashir on Friday. 2010-08-28T19:00:43Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/East+Africa+welcomes+new+Kenya+in+style+/-/926046/998904/-/owxqsaz/-/index.html Fireworks displays lit up the Nairobi skyline last Friday night as Prime Minister Raila Odinga welcomed guests to a party to usher in the new Constitution. 2010-08-28T19:00:41Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Fairness+urged+in+vetting+of+the+Bench++/-/926046/998930/-/497k1z/-/index.html Court of Appeal judges will be the first judicial officials to be vetted by a tribunal to be appointed soon. 2010-08-28T19:00:13Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Its+now+time+to+enjoy+your+rights+/-/926046/998908/-/rqkuex/-/index.html As the country enters the new era following the promulgation of the new Constitution last Friday, focus now turns to the enormous task of implementing it. 2010-08-28T19:00:13Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/400+judicial+officials+take+oath+at+High+Court/-/926046/998474/-/8c9qhfz/-/index.html Nearly 400 magistrates and various commissioners on Friday took the oath of allegiance at the High Court in Nairobi, a few hours after the promulgation of the Constitution. 2010-08-27T19:00:58Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Kenya+takes+its+place+among+worlds+top+democracies/-/926046/998460/-/qj4gq3/-/index.html Kenya took its place at the high table of nations with progressive constitutions at a euphoric ceremony in Nairobi laced with historical significance. 2010-08-27T19:00:33Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/MPs+sworn+in+despite+pending+court+cases/-/926046/998436/-/13pqf21z/-/index.html MPs with pending court cases were sworn in alongside their colleagues despite reservations over their integrity to hold office under the new Constitution. 2010-08-27T19:00:25Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Leaders+cautioned+not+to+betray+Kenyans/-/926046/998432/-/69kwew/-/index.html Kenyans have been asked to remain united as the government embarks on the difficult task of implementing the Constitution. 2010-08-27T19:00:20Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Its+a+fresh+start+on+all+fronts+says+Ruto+/-/926046/998428/-/oeyw30z/-/index.html Higher Education minister William Ruto has called for unity as the country implements the new Constitution. 2010-08-27T19:00:15Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Bashir+defies+ICC+arrest+warrants+again/-/926046/998462/-/ajfhc0z/-/index.html Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir on Friday made a surprise appearance at the Uhuru Park celebrations, defying ICC warrants 2010-08-27T19:00:13Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Gospel+singer+Emmy+brought+an+apt+message/-/926046/998484/-/xviue1/-/index.html Taunet ne lel — a new beginning — was gospel musician Emmy Kosgey’s message on Friday as Kenya welcomed a new constitution after a 20-year wait. 2010-08-27T19:00:10Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Kibaki+bounces+back+from+a+troubled+start+to+secure+legacy/-/926046/998458/-/pl3a3fz/-/index.html It is not often that one sees pure, unadulterated joy on the reserved mien that is President Kibaki. 2010-08-27T19:00:05Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Parts+of+Nairobi+closed+in+security+clampdown+/-/926046/996322/-/fes1drz/-/index.html A massive security ring will be thrown around Uhuru Park for Friday’s declaration of the new Constitution into law. 2010-08-24T19:00:50Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Cabinet+trims+law+action+committee+/-/926046/996330/-/mae5kpz/-/index.html Kenya's Cabinet has reduced the number of ministers to sit on the committee to drive efforts to implement the new Constitution 2010-08-24T19:00:41Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Flag+goes+to+Mt+Kenya+after+47+years+/-/926046/996204/-/11ka2v9/-/index.html How will you celebrate the rebirth of the Kenyan nation on Friday, when the President promulgates the new Constitution? 2010-08-24T19:00:21Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/996102/-/lwk80a/-/index.html President Kibaki has convened a special Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, with the August 27 proclamation of the new Constitution as the agenda. 2010-08-24T15:18:12Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Tight+security+as+Kenya+prepares+for+historic+fete/-/926046/996036/-/9jl2wc/-/index.html Uhuru Park will be a no-go zone starting Wednesday, as security forces take over grounds in heightened security measure ahead of Kenya’s most historic day since independence. 2010-08-24T13:08:46Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Survey+faults+media+on+referendum+coverage/-/926046/995892/-/11838isz/-/index.html The survey - 'The spotlight on media coverage of Kenya referendum campaigns’ has revealed elements of misconduct and other ethical lapses amongst several media houses as they undertook their duties. 2010-08-24T11:26:54Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/995814/-/lwjo79/-/index.html Attempts by a polling agent to curtail plans to bring into effect the new Constitution on August 27 have flopped 2010-08-24T09:57:14Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Holders+of+State+offices++expected+to+quit+party+jobs+/-/926046/995602/-/v1cbcp/-/index.html Ministers and MPs will be required to stop holding positions in political parties once the new constitution is enacted on Friday. 2010-08-23T19:00:25Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Election+team+paves+way+for+Kenyas+historic+day+/-/926046/995578/-/gt3588/-/index.html The results of the referendum were officially published on Monday, taking the country a legal step closer to a new Constitution. 2010-08-23T19:00:18Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Districts+to+host+own+parties+as+part+of+historic+celebration+/-/926046/995584/-/pyp7kbz/-/index.html The ceremony to mark the signing of the new Constitution at Uhuru Park will be replicated at all district headquarters countrywide. 2010-08-23T19:00:06Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/All+set+for+Kenya+grand+rebirth+on+Friday/-/926046/995120/-/1dw8r3z/-/index.html Kenya's electoral commission has published the official results of the Constitutional referendum, a critical move that clears the way for a grand ceremony to be held on Friday to bring the law into force. No word on case challenging the referendum. 2010-08-23T08:01:26Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/US+envoy+Well+lend+the+youth+a+hand+to+drive+change+agenda++/-/926046/994536/-/9wmkrp/-/index.html The US has been a strong advocate of reforms in Kenya. Ambassador Michael Ranneberger speaks out on the bilateral ties between the two countries in the light of the new constitution 2010-08-21T19:00:43Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Obama+Kenyas+new+law+a+boon+/-/926046/994526/-/1m25txz/-/index.html President Obama has paid glowing tribute to Kenyans for endorsing the new constitution in a letter to President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga which could signal a strengthening of the relationship between the two countries. 2010-08-21T19:00:33Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Activist+loses+bid+to+change+date+for+signing+new+laws+/-/926046/993948/-/nlvy4e/-/index.html Activist Nazlin Umar Rajput lost her bid to have the new Constitution proclaimed on August 20 (Friday). 2010-08-20T18:00:55Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Last+ditch+attempt+to++delay+Second+Republic+/-/926046/993942/-/wthdnz/-/index.html Two people went to court on Friday in a bid to block the promulgation of the new Constitution. 2010-08-20T18:00:20Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Dont+drag+judges+for+vetting+Karua++/-/926046/993950/-/ca864m/-/index.html Former Justice minister Martha Karua on Friday said judges should be vetted without being dragged to an inquisition. 2010-08-20T18:00:10Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Parties+to+rule+on+role+of+No+MPs+in+review+/-/926046/978034/-/2h7mwr/-/index.html The decision on whether MPs who opposed the new law will be involved in its implementation has been left to respective parties. 2010-08-16T18:00:05Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Kenyas+PM+indicates+an+inclusive+implementation+of+new+law/-/926046/976952/-/chk583/-/index.html Kenya's Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Sunday gave indications of an "inclusive" implementation of the new constitution that will incorporate rival camps which campaigned against each other in the run up to the August 4 constitution referendum. 2010-08-15T10:06:31Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Weve+no+apologies+Ruto+tells+ODM+/-/926046/976746/-/a1mv29/-/index.html MPs who campaigned against the new constitution have insisted that they will take part in its implementation 2010-08-14T18:00:28Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Ruto+scoffs+at+ODM+threats++/-/926046/976410/-/11cr3scz/-/index.html Higher Education minister William Ruto has laughed off threats by ODM to punish him for campaigning against new Constitution 2010-08-13T18:00:01Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/976078/-/lvc4lk/-/index.html The Committee of Experts has defended the date set for the new constitution to come to effect. 2010-08-13T11:21:09Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/MPs+want+Ruto+to+face+party+discipline+++/-/926046/975836/-/4hntk5/-/index.html Higher Education minister William Ruto is to be disciplined by his party for campaigning against the constitution. 2010-08-12T18:00:58Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Provincial+governance+revamp+begins+/-/926046/975840/-/aln2me/-/index.html The restructuring of the Provincial Administration has started in line with the new Constitution. 2010-08-12T18:00:15Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/975510/-/lvbj25/-/index.html Committee of Experts opposed any amendments to the new constitution before it is applied and its efficacy tested. 2010-08-12T13:11:56Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/975432/-/lvbibi/-/index.html Lobby says MPs to be appointed to the parliamentary committee to oversee the implementation of the new constitution must be vetted to lock out those who are tainted 2010-08-12T10:38:08Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/974808/-/lvaw2o/-/index.html MPs approved a motion calling on the Government to develop emission standards, curb pollution and combat climate change. 2010-08-11T09:26:49Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Major+assault+on+Treasurys+powers+/-/926046/974610/-/xasd3rz/-/index.html The new constitution has been described as the herald of the end of Kenya’s all powerful and imperial presidency. 2010-08-10T18:00:38Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Row+over+key+House+position+ends+/-/926046/974780/-/gr70lhz/-/index.html A dispute between President Kibaki and PM Odinga over the post of Leader of Government Business in Parliament has ended. 2010-08-10T18:00:29Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Law+to+leave+a+dent+in+Kenya+s+pocket+/-/926046/974584/-/18fuypz/-/index.html As Kenyans savour deserved national pride, having conducted a free and peaceful referendum, they should now set their sights on the difficult part — breathing life into the national governance and economic management suggested by the document. 2010-08-10T18:00:16Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Kenyan+Judges+to+quit+rather+than+face+graft+probe+/-/926046/974774/-/iquj34z/-/index.html Judges will on Wednesday discuss proposals on how they should be vetted as required by the new Constitution. Some of them are contemplating retiring from the Bench, rather than go through the vetting. 2010-08-10T18:00:07Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Raila+Kibaki+begin+work+on+new+laws+/-/926046/974180/-/agblvkz/-/index.html President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Monday set the ball rolling on the implementation of the new Constitution, voted for in a referendum last Wednesday. 2010-08-09T18:00:56Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Talks+begin+on+picking+new+laws+team+/-/926046/974196/-/4n9nryz/-/index.html The House Business Committee meets on Tuesday set up a team that will lead the implementation of the new Constitution. 2010-08-09T18:00:13Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Fresh+hope+for+police+reforms+/-/926046/974202/-/pvg157z/-/index.html The team implementing police reforms has been asked to harmonise the proposals with the new law. 2010-08-09T18:00:09Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Now+Wako+and+Gicheru+state+terms+for+leaving+office/-/926046/974182/-/qyy17r/-/index.html We will go home but only in accordance with the law. That was the response Chief Justice and Attorney-General had for Kenyans 2010-08-09T18:00:02Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Kibaki+to+promulgate+new+law+on+August+27/-/926046/973904/-/12b3rd/-/index.html The new Constitution will be promulgated on the 27th of this month at a public ceremony to be held at Uhuru Park in Nairobi 2010-08-09T15:11:51Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/973698/-/lva6ek/-/index.html An assistant minister has opposed calls for negotiations on the contentious issues in new constitutio 2010-08-09T13:11:46Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/973680/-/lva6dg/-/index.html Two influential newspapers — one in London, the other in Washington — have hailed Kenya's referendum as a cause for celebration. 2010-08-09T12:32:06Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/House+starts+work+on+new+laws+Tuesday/-/926046/973342/-/vkgbcsz/-/index.html Kenyan Members of Parliament are on Tuesday expected to begin setting up a crucial team to oversee the transition to a new constitution. 2010-08-08T19:16:17Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Catholics+to+fight+on+over+new+laws/-/926046/973372/-/ku2bxfz/-/index.html The Catholic Church will continue to fight for changes in the new constitution despite the overwhelming endorsement 2010-08-08T17:40:35Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Inquiry+reports+to+be+made+public+/-/926046/973334/-/crvpl0/-/index.html Kenyans will in future know the outcome of various inquiries whose reports have never been made public. 2010-08-08T17:07:38Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Experts+zoom+in+on+county+governments+/-/926046/973330/-/vso13jz/-/index.html Technocrats in the Local Government ministry have started analysing the governance structure 2010-08-08T17:05:14Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/New+law+to+edge+out+Wako+and+CJ/-/926046/973324/-/f1e3riz/-/index.html Chief Justice Evan Gicheru and Attorney-General Amos Wako will be the first highest ranking public officials to be retired 2010-08-08T17:01:42Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Reds+campaign+brought+together+former+foes/-/926046/973304/-/58ea6m/-/index.html Strange political bed fellows united in their bid to pass or reject the new constitution. 2010-08-08T16:31:28Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Referendum+results+show+opinion+polling+has+come+of+age+/-/926046/973302/-/mp730wz/-/index.html The correct prediction of the outcome of the referendum on draft constitution shows that opinion polling in Kenya has come of age. 2010-08-08T16:31:15Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/973154/-/lva2dm/-/index.html Prime Minister Raila Odinga Sunday asked for tolerance and unity as Kenya goes about implementing the new constitution, which should be in place in the next two weeks. 2010-08-08T12:59:20Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/973056/-/lva1l8/-/index.html Parliament reopens after two-week break as major task of implementing new constitution awaits it. 2010-08-08T11:33:40Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Civil+society+groups+want+No+ministers+sacked/-/926046/973020/-/4p4u4uz/-/index.html The civil society groups are opposed to any negotiations to amend the new constitution 2010-08-08T10:50:26Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/The+clergy+must+rethink+their+role+in+this+new+era+/-/926046/972714/-/y4n4gk/-/index.html We are finally here with a brand new constitution. As a nation, we have done what we have never been able to do since independence. 2010-08-07T18:00:57Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Why+glory+of+the+referendum++belongs+to+No+campaigners+/-/926046/972744/-/5bsfw9/-/index.html The constitutional referendum is done and dusted, and the ‘Yes’ side led by President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga scored a resounding victory. 2010-08-07T18:00:50Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Rebirth+of+a+nation+/-/926046/972852/-/3cmb4x/-/index.html The 25-year-old prison officer felt a tingle of excitement when the clock struck midnight and the lights suddenly went off at the historic Uhuru Gardens. 2010-08-07T18:00:45Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Peaceful+voters+render+police+jobless+/-/926046/972712/-/nbdr9dz/-/index.html Police Commissioner Mathew Iteere appointed 9,964 special police to complement the 63,000 regular and administration police officers and further deployed four helicopters to patrol perceived trouble spots during the August 4 referendum. 2010-08-07T18:00:45Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Its+a+big+win+for+Kenyan+women+/-/926046/972710/-/crxt01z/-/index.html Women are awaiting emancipation and empowerment when the new constitution takes effect. 2010-08-07T18:00:38Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Farewell+imperial+presidency+/-/926046/972738/-/bthirbz/-/index.html Under President Kibaki, the presidency has been shorn of the unbridled displays of power characteristic of the Moi and Kenyatta eras. 2010-08-07T18:00:34Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/The+20+year+push+by+diplomats++/-/926046/972708/-/9nqxyw/-/index.html It has been a love-hate relationship between diplomats and the government since the quest for a new constitution started more than 20 years ago. 2010-08-07T18:00:33Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Vote+a+precursor+to+2012+elections+/-/926046/972742/-/g3vos/-/index.html A considerable number of politicians – including Cabinet ministers – seemingly walked against the grain during campaigns ahead of the referendum and came out with a bloody nose. 2010-08-07T15:48:44Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Kitchen+cabinet+will+be+a+thing+of+the+past+/-/926046/972740/-/d0jregz/-/index.html Whilst waiting to cast my vote in the referendum, I was reflecting on the implications of the changes that the new order will bring to the task of running the Cabinet office. 2010-08-07T15:48:39Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Kibaki+to+sign+new+laws+amid+pomp+and+fanfare+/-/926046/972298/-/1267e02/-/index.html President Kibaki will sign new Constitution into law during a ceremony that will be attended by foreign leaders, it has emerged 2010-08-06T18:00:49Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/972296/-/lv9dxi/-/index.html Bishop Mark Kariuki, in a discussion with Saturday Nation’s SAMWEL KUMBA explores the next course of action for the Church after Kenyans decide to pass the new constitution. 2010-08-06T18:00:43Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Experts+differ+on+whether+AG+can+rectify+errors+/-/926046/972294/-/vemem5/-/index.html Opinion is divided on whether Attorney-General Amos Wako can correct the apparent errors and missing clauses in the new Constitution. 2010-08-06T18:00:38Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/Voice+of+reason+in+law+review+/-/926046/972292/-/wrttd2/-/index.html He was the bridge between the political class and the technical team as Kenya took another shot at putting in place a new constitution. 2010-08-06T18:00:32Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/The+new+face+of+Kenya+/-/926046/972348/-/o4rpks/-/index.html Only 14 days separate Kenyans from the promise of the new Constitution passed this week following its gazettement on Friday. 2010-08-06T18:00:24Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/972392/-/lv9epu/-/index.html In an interview, PM Odinga talks about the new constitution, proposed amendments and the future of William Ruto in government 2010-08-06T18:00:21Z http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya+Referendum/-/926046/972198/-/lv9d64/-/index.html The African Union has said it is satisfied and proud of the Kenyan people for conducting a peaceful and smooth referendum. 2010-08-06T14:34:50Z