Many tongues one nation: (Record no. 494431)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9789914996494
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency Kenya National Library Service
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 340.14 MAN
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Mutunga, Willy [editor.] |
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Many tongues one nation:
Remainder of title the preamble of the Constitution of Kenya in select national languages /
Statement of responsibility, etc. edited by Willy Mutunga, Chepkorir Sambu.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent vii, 77 pages;
Dimensions 24 cm.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. This book, Many Tongues One Nation, presents the preamble of the Constitution of Kenya translated into select national languages, reflecting Kenya’s linguistic diversity and cultural heritage. Edited by Willy Mutunga, former Chief Justice of Kenya, and Chepkorir Sambu, the volume underscores the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in constitutional interpretation. By rendering the foundational text in multiple languages, the work highlights the role of language in fostering national unity, civic identity, and democratic participation. It serves as both a scholarly resource and a cultural project aimed at deepening citizens’ engagement with constitutional values.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Constitutional law -- Kenya
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Multilingualism -- Kenya
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Topical term or geographic name entry element National languages -- Kenya
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Source of heading or term Constitutions -- Preambles (Law) -- Kenya
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Personal name Sambu, Chepkorir [editor.]
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  Dewey Decimal Classification   Not for loan Legal Deposit Preservation, Conservation & Publication Preservation, Conservation & Publication KEN 09/01/2026 400.00   340.14 MAN B237082 09/01/2026 09/01/2026 Books not for loan