The Constitution of Kenya 2010

Chapter 7: REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE

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81. General principles for the electoral system

81. The electoral system shall comply with the following principles— ...

82. Legislation on elections

82. (1) Parliament shall enact legislation to provide for— ...

83. Registration as a vote

83. (1) A person qualifies for registration as a voter at elections or referenda if the person— ...

84. Candidates for election and political parties to comply with code of conduct

84. In every election, all candidates and all political parties shall comply with the code of conduct prescribed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission....

85. Eligibility to stand as an independent candidate

85. Any person is eligible to stand as an independent candidate for election if the person— ...

86. Voting

86. At every election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall ensure that— ...

87. Electoral disputes

87. (1) Parliament shall enact legislation to establish mechanisms for timely settling of electoral disputes. ...

88. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

88. (1) There is established the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission....

89. Delimitation of electoral units

89. (1) There shall be two hundred and ninety constituencies for the purposes of the election of the members of the National Assembly provided for in Article 97 (1) (a). ...

90. Allocation of party list seats

90. (1) Elections for the seats in Parliament provided for under Articles 97(1) (c) and 98 (1) (b), (c) and (d), and for the members of county assemblies under 177 (1) (b) and (c),...

91. Basic requirements for political parties

91. (1) Every political party shall— ...

92. Legislation on political parties

92. Parliament shall enact legislation to provide for— ...