• Is the highest law of the land and all the other laws made conform to it.
• Describes the structure of the government.

• Outlines the operations and powers of all organs of government.
• Outlines the rules and regulations on how politics of a country are to be conducted.
• Outlines the rights and freedoms of citizens.
• Outlines the controls against abuse of power by those in leadership.

• Describes the composition and functions of the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary.
• Describes the court system and the powers of different courts.

• Outlines ways that the government is allowed to acquire and spend funds.
• Describes property ownership system.
• A country without a constitution would be chaotic because it would mean that there are no regulations to control the behaviour of its citizens.

By accepting the new constitution Kenyans usher in a new dawn.