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Africa Journal of

Comparative Constitutional Law

2019

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Contents

Articles

Women Political Representation and Gender Quotas in Kenya: A Retrospective Look

Buluma Bwire, Migai Akech and Agnes Meroka-Mutua. . . . . . . . . . . 1

Midnight Actions During Presidential Transitions in Ghana: A Rising Tide

Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Presidential Petitions in Kenya: Have Decisions of the Supreme Court Met the Test of Constitutionalism?

Moni Wekesa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Between Chasms and Contours: Revisiting Constitutional Legitimacy and the Quest for a Progressive Constitutional State in Nigeria

Olusola Babatunde Adegbite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Public Participation, Devolution and Development: Expanding the Frontiers of Participation Through Technology in Kenya

Andrew Barney Khakula and Mercy Mutheu Muendo . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Case Review

Barring County Governors from Office in Kenya: The Use of National Values and Principles in Constitutional Interpretation

Moses Kasaine Lenolkulal v Director of Public Prosecutions [2019] eKLRand Ferdinand Ndungu Waititu Babayao v Republic [2019] eKLR Francis Khayundi and Mwimali C Ongaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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Editors-in-ChiefDr Henry Kibet Mutai, PhDKenya School of Law

Dr Erick Komolo, PhDKenya School of Law

EditorsProf Solomon T EbobrahProfessor of Law, Niger Delta University, and Research Fellow, JUR Centre

for International Courts (i Courts), University of Copenhagen

Dr Anna BakaLegal and Research Officer, Greek National Commission for Human Rights

Dr Jack MwimaliSenior Lecturer in Law and Dean, School of Law, Jomo Kenyatta University

of Agriculture and Technology

Dr Anthony Chima DialaSenior Lecturer, Department of Private Law, University of the Western Cape

Dr Firew TibaLecturer in Law, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University

Evelyne AsaalaLecturer, School of Law, University of Nairobi

Dr John Osogo AmbaniSenior Lecturer, School of Law, Strathmore University

Dr Che SinghPart-time Researcher, Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong

Dr Simon M WeldehaimanotAcademic, Consultant and Attorney, Law Office of Simon Weldehaimanot

Dr Adem Kassie AbebeExtraordinary Lecturer, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria,

and Assistant Professor (Adjunct), School of Law, Addis Ababa University

Emma NyhanPhD Candidate, Department of Law, European University Institute

Prof Khagesh GautamAssociate Professor of Law, Jindal Global Law School


International Editorial Advisory BoardProf PLO LumumbaAssociate Professor of Law and former Director/CEO/Secretary of the Board,

Kenya School of Law

Prof Upendra BaxiEmeritus Professor of Law, University of Warwick

Prof Christopher MbaziraAssociate Professor of Law, Makerere University

Prof Nsongorua UdombanaProfessor of International Law and Dean, Faculty of Law,

University of Uyo, Nigeria

Prof Andre Mbata ManguResearch Professor, College of Law, University of South Africa

Prof Charles M FombadInstitute for International and Comparative Law in Africa,

Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria

Prof Suzannah LintonDistinguished Professor, Law School, Zhejiang Gongshang University

Prof Nico SteytlerSouth African Research Chair in Multilevel Government, Law and Policy,

Community Law Centre, University of the Western Cape

Prof Shahla AliAssociate Professor and Deputy Director, Program in Arbitration and

Dispute Resolution, Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong

Prof Richard AlbertWilliam Stamps Farish Professor of Law, University of Texas at Austin

Therese O’DonnellReader and Postgraduate Courses Leader, School of Law,

University of Strathclyde

Prof Yash Pal GhaiEmeritus Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Hong Kong,

and Katiba Institute


THIS JOURNAL SHOULD BE CITED AS (2019) 1 AJCCLThe Africa Journal of Comparative Constitutional Law publishes contri-butions on constitutional law issues that focus on or are relevant to Africa and the developing world. Publications that focus on constitutional law issues in other regions will still be considered for publication if they have comparative value to the theory and practice of constitutional law in Africa and the developing world. The Journal is published once in a year, in November.

Articles submitted for publication should not have been previously published. Articles should be between 8,000 and 16,000 words (including footnotes), while reviews of cases and books should not be more than 3,000 words. They should be typed in Times New Roman, at 12 point (footnotes 10 point) font size and with 1.5 line spacing. Articles should be in conformity with the citation style prescribed in the Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA). The 2006 edition of OSCOLA has citation guidelines for international instruments (such as treaties and resolutions adopted under the United Nations) while the 2012 version is an updated guide for other authorities (such as books, book chapters and journals).

Submitted articles should have an abstract of not more than 250 words and should also include a short professional profile of the author(s). They should be submitted by email in MS Word format to the Editorial Board: [email protected]


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Contents

Articles

Women Political Representation and Gender Quotas in Kenya: A Retrospective Look

Buluma Bwire, Migai Akech and Agnes Meroka-Mutua. . . . . . . . . . . 1

Midnight Actions During Presidential Transitions in Ghana: A Rising Tide

Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Presidential Petitions in Kenya: Have Decisions of the Supreme Court Met the Test of Constitutionalism?

Moni Wekesa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Between Chasms and Contours: Revisiting Constitutional Legitimacy and the Quest for a Progressive Constitutional State in Nigeria

Olusola Babatunde Adegbite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Public Participation, Devolution and Development: Expanding the Frontiers of Participation Through Technology in Kenya

Andrew Barney Khakula and Mercy Mutheu Muendo . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Case Review

Barring County Governors from Office in Kenya: The Use of National Values and Principles in Constitutional Interpretation

Moses Kasaine Lenolkulal v Director of Public Prosecutions [2019] eKLRand Ferdinand Ndungu Waititu Babayao v Republic [2019] eKLR Francis Khayundi and Mwimali C Ongaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129


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