The National Assembly
The Lower House of the Parliament of Kenya, acting as the primary legislative body responsible for national resource appropriation and executive vetting.
Established under Article 95 of the Constitution of Kenya, the National Assembly exercises direct democratic representation across all 290 constituencies.
Assembly Framework Summary
- Constitutional Basis
- Article 95 of the Constitution of Kenya (13th Parliament)
- Total Seats
- 349 Members + 1 Speaker
- Current Speaker
- Hon. Moses Masika Wetang'ula, EGH
- Mandate Timeline
- 5-year concurrent legislative terms under Article 102
Statutory Composition
The house membership is balanced to protect regional and special interest portfolios under the 2022–2027 cycle:
- Constituency Representatives — 290 members, each directly elected by voters of single-member constituencies.
- County Women Representatives — 47 women members, with one directly elected by voters in each county.
- Nominated Special Members — 12 members nominated by political parties proportionally to represent youth, persons with disabilities, and workers.
- The Speaker — Elected by the house from non-sitting members, serving as an ex-officio member.
Core Statutory Functions
The National Assembly holds unique constitutional mandates relating to public finance and state administration:
- National Legislation — Originates, deliberates, and enacts legislative bills for the Republic, including exclusive jurisdiction over Money Bills under Article 114.
- Exchequer Allocations — Reviews the annual Budget Policy Statement (BPS), details public spending parameters, and statutorily appropriates funds for the national government.
- Executive Vetting — Exercises oversight through select committees, vetting presidential nominees for Cabinet, State Departments, Ambassador dockets, and Judicial offices.
- Public Audit Oversight — Scrutinizes exchequer usage through the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Public Investments Committee (PIC) based on reports from the Auditor-General.
- International Agreements — Considers, ratifies, or rejects international treaties, conventions, and security deployments.
National Assembly Registers
- View current Members of Parliament
Access the complete register of the 349 sitting members, constituency mapping tables, party alignments, and committee assignments.
- Search Constituencies & Wards
Locate IEBC constituency codes, voter enrollment metrics, and sub-tier administrative ward lines.