Should be treated as authoritative statement of the law.

The test of constitutional is stated to be nothing but a formal test of rationality.

It should be given a holistic interpretation and read as an entity.

Both purpose and effect should be looked at to ascertain the constitutional validity.

Should be given a dynamic, progressive, liberal and flexible interpretation.

Public importance should be considered in establishing any question of law.

when the language is clear, it should be taken expressly as conclusive

It ought to be real and not illusory and should not be treated as mere formality.

Political parties should decide on how to incorporate the gender principles

it's an important element of human rights protected under the Constitution.

Obiter of superior court is persuasive in the lower courts.

Applies irrespective of the context in which discrimination occurs.

It's philosophical foundation of human rights and basic tenet of justice

it's a basic structure in a democratic society and should only be limited within the law

courts have power to make law when necessary to meet the end of justice.

It should be given purposive approach.

Must be determined in conformity with the constitutional principles.

It should not be interpreted necessarily according to the general rules of statutory interpretation.

Espouse the value system in the Constitution and to avoid structural minimalistic approach.

Holistic approach to the Article imports a limited legislative role to the High court

national values and principles under the article are not exclusive but inclusive.

Cannot be invoked in the construction and interpretation of the Constitution.

validity depends on the legal principles surrounding the action and laws appurtenant to the action.

It's obliged to intervene in actions by arms of the government in cases of constitutional violations

High court has power to inquire into the constitutionality of actions irrespective of the doctrine.

Must be read in the context of the constitutional framework.

In cases of a conflict, the doctrine must bow to the spirit and the letter of the Constitution.

It's not a structurally based document but value oriented.

Interpretation and application must be ingrained in the spirit of the Constitution and values.

must be taken to ensure that such decision conform to the trans formative constitutional framework.

Reflects parliamentary policy of undertaking the Assembly's constitutional and legislative mandate.

Constitute legislation that must be obeyed and respected.

they are within the purview of Article 10 of the Constitution

After the matter has been dispensed off, no party will be allowed to raise it in later stages.

The court should decide the matter depending on the material before it.

Without jurisdiction, the court downs its tools and has no power to make one more step.

Courts have the competence to pronounce on the compliance by the legislative body in matters law.

Constitution 2010 is a trans-formative charter.

dissemination, invitation and consultation must be incorporated to warrant public participation

Must conform with what has been accepted universally as democratic society.

the test must be subjective

There must be pressing social need for restriction on a right.

Direct connection between the expression and the protected interest must be shown.

A body that alleges public participation was conducted must prove with sufficient evidence.

Any procedure for the removal of a governor from the office must incorporate public participation.

The procedure should not be solely vested on the Members of the County Assembly.

Any process that involves the removal of a governor must reflect the will of the people.

It must be proved to the court that the process was fundamentally flawed in enacting the Act

The High Court has constitutional limits in exercising judicial powers in matters legislations.

invalidation of laws that are unconstitutional is in tandem which the court's duty under Article 163

All state organs must bow to the will of the people as expressed in the Constitution.

It should not be applied in theoretical purity but the main focus should be towards good governance

The principle is there to ensure that no single person or organ has the monopoly of power

Has the same status as the High Court thus vested with jurisdiction similar to those of High Court.

Cannot plead any internal rule or any statutory scheme as a reprieve from Constitutional obligation

Must function within the purview of the Constitution.

The court cannot supervise the workings of the Parliament

Must be applied equally to all.

Must be viewed from the supremacy clause under Article 2(1) of the Constitution.

Any legislation should not be enacted with the aim of limiting this power of the court.

Any legislation on contempt should be in addition to but not in derogation of the Constitution.

The power to punish for contempt is inherent thus not vested by the Constitution or Acts.

Any statute around contempt of court should only provide on how the power is to be applied.

Any statute on contempt of court should make the courts more effective but not limit their powers.

To ensure that public benefits from its judgments.

The purpose is to insulate courts processes for purposes of compliance

The purpose is to maintain the dignity of the court and make it effective in the justice arena.

Violates the national values and the principles under the Constitution.

Courts should look at the purpose and effect of the legislations.

It behoves the party alleging the unconstitutionality of an Act to prove to the courts.

Must be construed purposively and in a contextual manner.

Should not be unduly strained and should avoid excessive peering at the language to be interpretated

Generous construction should be adopted over a merely textual or legalistic approach.

A construction that advances the rule of law and promotes the spirit of the Constitution is needed.

The court should adopt an interpretation that best advances the principles of the Constitution.

Interpretation should not subvert the societal goals and endanger public good.