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In international treaties lie the untapped law

Article 2(5) of the Constitution provides that “the general rules of international law shall form part of the law of Kenya”.

And Article 2(6) has opened an amazing legal debate by providing “Any treaty or convention ratified by Kenya shall form part of the law of Kenya under this Constitution.

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