The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Eight · The Legislature

Article 117

Art.117

Powers, privileges and immunities

English

(1)There shall be freedom of speech and debate in Parliament.

(2)Parliament may, for the purpose of the orderly and effective discharge of the business of Parliament, provide for the powers, privileges and immunities of Parliament, its committees, the leader of the majority party, the leader of the minority party, the chairpersons of committees and members.

Kiswahili

Mamlaka, haki maalum na kinga dhidi ya mashtaka

(1)Kutakuwa na uhuru wa kujieleza na majadiliano katika Bunge.

(2)(2) Bunge linaweza, kwa madhumuni ya uendeshaji bora wa shughuli za bunge, kutoa mamlaka, haki maalum na kinga dhidi ya mashtaka kwa Bunge, kamati zake, kiongozi wa chama cha walio wengi, kiongozi wa chama cha walio wachache, wenyeviti wa kamati na wanachama.

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Text: Laws of Kenya: The Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Published by the National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law) with the Authority of the Attorney-General.

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