The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Eight · The Legislature

Article 119

Art.119

Right to petition Parliament

English

(1)Every person has a right to petition Parliament to consider any matter within its authority, including to enact, amend or repeal any legislation.

(2)Parliament shall make provision for the procedure for the exercise of this right.

Kiswahili

Haki ya kuwasilisha ombi kwa Bunge

(1)Kila mtu ana haki ya kuwasilisha ombi au malalamishi kwa Bunge ili lishughulikie suala lolote lililo katika mamlaka yake ikijumuisha kurekebisha au kutupilia mbali sheria yoyote.

(2)Bunge litatoa mwongozo kuhusu taratibu za kutekeleza haki hii.

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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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