The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Eight · The Legislature

Article 97

Art.97

Membership of the National Assembly

(1)The National Assembly consists of—

(a)two hundred and ninety members, each elected by the registered voters of single member constituencies;

(b)forty-seven women, each elected by the registered voters of the counties, each county constituting a single member constituency;

(c)twelve members nominated by parliamentary political parties according to their proportion of members of the National Assembly in accordance with Article 90, to represent special interests including the youth, persons with disabilities and workers; and

(d)the Speaker, who is an ex officio member.

(2)Nothing in this Article shall be construed as excluding any person from contesting an election under clause (1) (a).

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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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