The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Five · Land and Environment

Article 71

Art.71

Agreements relating to natural resource

English

(1)A transaction is subject to ratification by Parliament if it—

(a)involves the grant of a right or concession by or on behalf of any person, including the national government, to another person for the exploitation of any natural resource of Kenya; and

(b)is entered into on or after the effective date.

(2)Parliament shall enact legislation providing for the classes of transactions subject to ratification under clause (1).

Kiswahili

Makubaliano yanayohusiana na mali-asili

(1)Lazima makubaliano yapitishwe na Bunge ikiwa––

(a)yanajumuisha utoaji wa haki au makubaliano na mtu yeyote, au kwa niaba ya mtu yeyote, ikijumuisha serikali ya kitaifa, kwa mtu mwingine, ili atumie mali-asili yoyote iliyo nchini Kenya; na

(b)Yamefikiwa katika au baada ya tarehe ya kuanza kutumika kwa Katiba hii.

(2)Bunge litatunga sheria itakayotoa aina za makubaliano ambazo zitakuwa chini ya upitishaji wa Bunge kulingana na sehemu ya (1).

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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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