The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Eight · The Legislature

Article 120

Art.120

Official languages of Parliament

English

(1)The official languages of Parliament shall be Kiswahili, English and Kenyan Sign language, and the business of Parliament may be conducted in English, Kiswahili and Kenyan Sign language.

(2)In case of a conflict between different language versions of an Act of Parliament, the version signed by the President shall prevail.

Kiswahili

Lugha rasmi za Bunge

(1)Lugha rasmi za mabunge zitakuwa Kiswahili, Kiingereza na Lugha ya Ishara ya Kenya, na shughuli za maunge zinaweza kuendeshwa kwa Kiingereza, Kiswahili na kwa Lugha ya Ishara ya Kenya.

(2)Iwapo tafsiri tofauti za lugha katika matoleo ya Sheria ya Bunge zitakinzana, toleo la tafsiri lililotiwa saini na Rais ndilo litakalotumika.

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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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