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The Constitution of Kenya is the supreme law of the Republic of Kenya. There have been three significant versions of the constitution, with the most recent redraft being enabled in 2010. The constitution was presented to the Attorney General of Kenya on 7 April 2010, officially published on 6 May 2010, and was subjected to a referendum on 4 ...
A constitutional referendum was held in Kenya on 4 August 2010. [1] [2] Voters were asked whether they approved of a proposed new constitution, which had been passed by the National Assembly on 1 April 2010. The new constitution was seen as a vital step to avoid a repetition of the violent outbursts after the 2007 general elections. [3]
The Commissions and Independent Offices of the Kenya Government are created by Chapter 15 of the Constitution of Kenya or acts of Parliament [1] Constitutionally Independent [ edit ]
The Legislative branch is known as the Parliament of Kenya, and is established under Chapter Eight of the Constitution. It is bicameral , comprising the National Assembly and the Senate . The Legislature is primarily mandated with legislation within the country and is organised as follows:
The counties of Kenya (Swahili: Kaunti za Kenya) are geographical units created by the 2010 Constitution of Kenya as the new units of devolved government. They replaced the previous provincial system . [ 1 ]
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is an independent regulatory agency that was founded in the year 2011 through the making of the Constitution of Kenya. The Commission is responsible for conducting or supervising referendums and elections to any elective body or office established by the Constitution, and any other ...
The constituencies of Kenya are used to elect members of the National Assembly, the lower chamber of the Kenyan Parliament. In accordance with Article 89 of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya , there are 290 constituencies, based on a formula where these constituencies were to be delineated based on population numbers.
Abortion in Kenya is regulated by Article 26(4) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010), which states that: . Abortion is not permitted unless, in the opinion of a trained health professional, there is need for emergency treatment, or the life or health of the mother is in danger, or if permitted by any other written law.