The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Seven

Representation of the People

How you vote: the electoral system, voter registration, the IEBC and political parties.

Articles 81–92 · 12 articles

Part 1Electoral System and Process

Art.81

General principles for the electoral system

English

The electoral system shall comply with the following principles—

(a)freedom of citizens to exercise their political rights under Article 38;

(b)not more than two-thirds of the members of elective public bodies shall be of the same gender;

(c)fair representation of persons with disabilities;

(d)universal suffrage based on the aspiration for fair representation and equality of vote; and

(e)free and fair elections, which are—

(i)by secret ballot;

(ii)free from violence, intimidation, improper influence or corruption;

(iii)conducted by an independent body;

(iv)transparent; and

(v)administered in an impartial, neutral, efficient, accurate and accountable manner.

Kiswahili

Kanuni za kijumla za mfumo wa uchaguzi

Mfumo wa uchaguzi utazingatia kanuni zifuatazo––

(a)uhuru wa raia wa kutekeleza haki zao za kisiasa chini ya sehemu ya 38;

(b)katika mashirika ya umma ambayo wanachama huchaguliwa,wanachama wa jinsia moja hawatazidi theluthi mbili;

(c)uwakilishi wa watu wenye ulemavu kwa njia yenye usawa;

(d)haki ya kupiga kura kwa wote kwenye msingi wa uwakilishaji wenye usawa na usawa wa kura; na

(e)uchaguzi huru na wenye usawa, ambao ni—

(i)wa kura ya siri;

(ii)huru na usio na ghasia, vitisho, ushawishi usiofaa, au ufisadi;

(iii)unaosimamiwa na tume huru;

(iv)wenye uwazi; na

(v)unaoendeshwa kwa njia isiyo na upendeleo, yenye ufanisi, sahihi na iliyo na uwajibikaji.

Art.82

Legislation on elections

English

(1)Parliament shall enact legislation to provide for—

(a)the delimitation by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of electoral units for election of members of the National Assembly and county assemblies;

(b)the nomination of candidates;

(c)the continuous registration of citizens as voters;

(d)the conduct of elections and referenda and the regulation and efficient supervision of elections and referenda, including the nomination of candidates for elections; and

(e)the progressive registration of citizens residing outside Kenya, and the progressive realisation of their right to vote.

(2)Legislation required by clause (1) (d) shall ensure that voting at every election is—

(a)simple;

(b)transparent; and

(c)takes into account the special needs of—

(i)persons with disabilities; and

(ii)other persons or groups with special needs.

Kiswahili

Sheria ya uchaguzi

(1)Bunge litatunga sheria ya kutoa mwongozo katika—

(a)ugawaji wa maeneo ya upigaji kura wa Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka kwa sababu ya uchaguzi wa wabunge katika Bunge la Kitaifa na wawakilishi wadi katika bunge za kaunti;

(b)uteuzi wa wagombea viti;

(c)usajili unaoendelea wa raia kama wapiga kura;

(d)usimamizi wenye ufanisi na udhibiti katika uchaguzi na kura za maoni, ikijumuisha uteuzi wa wagombea katika uchaguzi; na

(e)usajili unaoendelea wa raia wanaoishi nje ya Kenya kama wapiga kura, na utekelezaji unaoendelea wa haki zao za kupiga kura.

(2)Sheria inayotakiwakatika ibara ya (1) (d) itahakikisha kwamba upigaji kura katika kila uchaguzi ni—

(a)rahisi;

(b)wenye uwazi; na

(c)unazingatia mahitaji maalumu ya—

(i)watu wenye ulemavu; na

(ii)watu wengine au jamii za watu walio na mahitaji maalum.

Art.83

Registration as a voter

English

(1)A person qualifies for registration as a voter at elections or referenda if the person—

(a)is an adult citizen;

(b)is not declared to be of unsound mind; and

(c)has not been convicted of an election offence during the preceding five years.

(2)A citizen who qualifies for registration as a voter shall be registered at only one registration centre.

(3)Administrative arrangements for the registration of voters and the conduct of elections shall be designed to facilitate, and shall not deny, an eligible citizen the right to vote or stand for election.

Kiswahili

Kusajiliwa kama mpiga kura

(1)Mtu anastahiki kusajiliwa kama mpiga kura katika uchaguzi au kura za maamuzi ikiwa mtu huyo—

(a)ni raia ambaye ni mtu mzima;

(b)hajatangazwa kuwa mtu mwenye akili punguani; na

(c)hajapatikana na hatia ya uchaguzi katika kipindi cha miaka mitano iliyopita.

(2)Raia anayestahiki kusajiliwa kama mpiga kura atasajiliwa katika kituo kimoja tu cha usajili wa kupigia kura.

(3)Mipango ya kiusimamizi katika usajili wa wapiga kura na uendeshaji wa uchaguzi, itapangwa ili kuwezesha, na haitamnyima raia yeyote anayestahiki haki ya kupiga kura au kugombea kiti.

Art.84

Candidates for election and political parties to comply with code of conduct

English

In every election, all candidates and all political parties shall comply with the code of conduct prescribed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

Kiswahili

Wagombea viti katika uchaguzi na vyama vya kisiasa kuzingatia kanuni za maadili

katika kila uchaguzi, wagombea wote na vyama vyote vya kisiasa vitazingatia kanuni za upigaji kura zilizowekwa na Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka.

Art.85

Eligibility to stand as an independent candidate

English

Any person is eligible to stand as an independent candidate for election if the person—

(a)is not a member of a registered political party and has not been a member for at least three months immediately before the date of the election; and

(b)satisfies the requirements of—

(i)Article 99 (1) (c) (i) or (ii), in the case of a candidate for election to the National Assembly or the Senate, respectively; or

(ii)Article 193 (1) (c) (ii), in the case of a candidate for election to a county assembly.

Kiswahili

Ustahiki wa kusimama kama mgombea wa kibinafsi

Mtu yeyote anastahiki kusimama kama mgombea huru katika uchaguzi, ikiwa mtu huyo––

(a)si mwanachama katika chama cha kisiasa kilichosajiliwa na hajakuwa mwanachama kwa angalau miezi mitatu kabla ya tarehe ya uchaguzi; na

(b)anatimiza mahitaji ya––

(i)Kifungu cha 99 (1) (c) (i) au (ii), ikiwa ni mgombea katika uchaguzi wa wabunge katika Bunge la Kitaifa au Seneti, mtawalia; au

(ii)Kifungu cha 193 (1) (c) (ii), ikiwa ni mgombea katika uchaguzi wa wawakilishi wadi katika bunge la kaunti.

Art.86

Voting

English

At every election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall ensure that—

(a)whatever voting method is used, the system is simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent;

(b)the votes cast are counted, tabulated and the results announced promptly by the presiding officer at each polling station;

(c)the results from the polling stations are openly and accurately collated and promptly announced by the returning officer; and

(d)appropriate structures and mechanisms to eliminate electoral malpractice are put in place, including the safekeeping of election materials.

Kiswahili

Upigaji kura

Katika kila uchaguzi, Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka itahakikisha kwamba—

(1)bila kujalisha njia ya upigaji kura itakayotumiwa, mfumo huo una urahisi, ni sahihi, unaoweza kuthibitishwa, ulio salama, unaowajibika na ulio na uwazi;

(2)kura zinazopigwa zinahesabiwa, zinaorodheshwa na matokeo yanatangazwa mara moja na afisa msimamizi katika kila kituo cha upigaji kura;

(3)matokeo kutoka vituo vya upigaji kura yanajumlishwa kwa uwazi na kwa usahihi na kisha kutangazwa mara moja na afisa msimamizi katika kituo cha upigaji kura; na

(4)miundo na taratibu mwafaka zimewekwa ili kuondoa ukiukaji wa kanuni na sheria za uchaguzi, ikijumuisha uhifadhi salama wa vifaa vya uchaguzi.

Art.87

Electoral disputes

English

(1)Parliament shall enact legislation to establish mechanisms for timely settling of electoral disputes.

(2)Petitions concerning an election, other than a presidential election, shall be filed within twenty-eight days after the declaration of the election results by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

(3)Service of a petition may be direct or by advertisement in a newspaper with national circulation.

Kiswahili

Mizozo ya uchaguzi

(1)Bunge litatunga sheria ili kuweka taratibu za kusuluhishwa kwa mizozo ya uchaguzi katika muda unaofaa.

(2)Malalamishi kuhusu uchaguzi, isipokuwa uchaguzi wa urais, yatawasilishwa ndani ya siku ishirini na nane baada ya Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka kutangaza matokeo ya uchaguzi.

(3)Ufikishaji wa malalamishi unaweza kuwa wa moja kwa moja au kwa njia ya kutangazwa katika gazeti la kitaifa.

Part 2Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and Delimitation of Electoral Units

Art.88

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

English

(1)There is established the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

(2)A person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the Commission if the person—

(a)has, at any time within the preceding five years, held office, or stood for election as—

(i)a member of Parliament or of a county assembly; or

(ii)a member of the governing body of a political party; or

(b)holds any State office.

(3)A member of the Commission shall not hold another public office.

(4)The Commission is responsible for conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by this Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament and, in particular, for—

(a)the continuous registration of citizens as voters;

(b)the regular revision of the voters’ roll;

(c)the delimitation of constituencies and wards;

(d)the regulation of the process by which parties nominate candidates for elections;

(e)the settlement of electoral disputes, including disputes relating to or arising from nominations but excluding election petitions and disputes subsequent to the declaration of election results;

(f)the registration of candidates for election;

(g)voter education;

(h)the facilitation of the observation, monitoring and evaluation of elections;

(i)the regulation of the amount of money that may be spent by or on behalf of a candidate or party in respect of any election;

(j)the development of a code of conduct for candidates and parties contesting elections; and

(k)the monitoring of compliance with the legislation required by Article 82 (1) (b) relating to nomination of candidates by parties.

(5)The Commission shall exercise its powers and perform its functions in accordance with this Constitution and national legislation.

Kiswahili

Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka

(1)Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka Imeundwa.

(2)Mtu hastahiki kuteuliwa kama mwanachama wa Tume ikiwa mtu huyo—

(a)ndani ya miaka mitano iliyopita, amehudumu au kugombea kiti kama—

(i)mbunge katika Bunge la Kitaifa au mwakilishi wadi katika bunge la kaunti; au

(ii)mwanachama katika idara ya uongozi wa chama cha kisiasa; au

(b)anahudumu katika ofisi yoyote ya Serikali.

(3)Mwanachama wa Tume hatahudumu katika ofisi nyingine ya umma.

(4)Tume ina wajibu wa kuendesha na kusimamia kura za maamuzi na uchaguzi katika shirika lolote ambalo wanachama wake wanachaguliwa au katika ofisi chini ya Katiba hii, na uchaguzi mwingine wowote kama ilivyoagizwa katika Sheria ya Bunge, na katika—

(a)usajili unaoendelea wa raia kama wapiga kura;

(b)ukaguzi wa mara kwa mara wa sajili ya wapiga kura;

(c)uwekaji mipaka katika maeneo bunge na wadi;

(d)kudhibiti mchakato ambao vyama hutumia katika kuteua wagombea wa uchaguzi;

(e)kusuluhisha mizozo ya uchaguzi, ikijumuisha mizozo inayohusiana au kutokana na uteuzi lakini isiyohusisha malalamishi kuhusu uchaguzi na mizozo inayotokana na kutangazwa kwa matokeo ya uchaguzi;

(f)usajili wa wagombea wa uchaguzi;

(g)elimu kwa wapiga kura;

(h)kuwezesha uchunguzi, usimamizi na tathmini ya uchaguzi;

(i)udhibiti wa kiwango cha fedha kinachoweza kutumiwa na mgombea au kwa niaba yake, au na chama katika uchaguzi wowote;

(j)uundaji wa kanuni za uchaguzi kwa wagombea na vyama vinavyogombea katika uchaguzi; na

(k)ufuatiliaji kuhusu ufuataji wa sheria inavyohitajika chini ya Kifungu cha 82 (1) (b) kuhusiana na uteuzi wa wagombea katika vyama.

(5)Tume itatumia mamlaka yake kutekeleza majukumu yake kulingana na Katiba hii na sheria ya kitaifa.

Art.89

Delimitation of electoral units

English

(1)There shall be two hundred and ninety constituencies for the purposes of the election of the members of the National Assembly provided for in Article 97 (1) (a).

(2)The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall review the names and boundaries of constituencies at intervals of not less than eight years, and not more than twelve years, but any review shall be completed at least twelve months before a general election of members of Parliament.

(3)The Commission shall review the number, names and boundaries of wards periodically.

(4)If a general election is to be held within twelve months after the completion of a review by the Commission, the new boundaries shall not take effect for purposes of that election.

(5)The boundaries of each constituency shall be such that the number of inhabitants in the constituency is, as nearly as possible, equal to the population quota, but the number of inhabitants of a constituency may be greater or lesser than the population quota in the manner specified in clause (6) to take account of—

(a)geographical features and urban centres;

(b)community of interest, historical, economic and cultural ties; and

(c)means of communication.

(6)The number of inhabitants of a constituency or ward may be greater or lesser than the population quota by a margin of not more than—

(a)forty per cent for cities and sparsely populated areas; and

(b)thirty per cent for the other areas.

(7)In reviewing constituency and ward boundaries the Commission shall

(a)consult all interested parties; and

(b)progressively work towards ensuring that the number of inhabitants in each constituency and ward is, as nearly as possible, equal to the population quota.

(8)If necessary, the Commission shall alter the names and boundaries of constituencies, and the number, names and boundaries of wards.

(9)Subject to clauses (1), (2), (3) and (4), the names and details of the boundaries of constituencies and wards determined by the Commission shall be published in the Gazette, and shall come into effect on the dissolution of Parliament first following their publication.

(10)A person may apply to the High Court for review of a decision of the Commission made under this Article.

(11)An application for the review of a decision made under this Article shall be filed within thirty days of the publication of the decision in the Gazette and shall be heard and determined within three months of the date on which it is filed.

(12)For the purposes of this Article, “population quota” means the number obtained by dividing the number of inhabitants of Kenya by the number of constituencies or wards, as applicable, into which Kenya is divided under this Article.

Kiswahili

Uwekaji mipaka katika maeneo ya uchaguzi

(1)Kutakuwa na maeneo bunge mia mbili tisini kwa madhumuni ya uchaguzi wa wabunge katika Bunge la Kitaifa kama ilivyoagizwa katika Kifungu cha 97 (1) (a).

(2)Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka itakagua majina na mipaka ya maeneo bunge kila baada ya muda usiopungua miaka nane na usiozidi miaka kumi na miwili, lakini ukaguzi wowote utakamilishwa angalau miezi kumi na miwili kabla ya uchaguzi mkuu wa wabunge.

(3)Tume itakagua idadi, majina na mipaka ya wadi mara kwa mara.

(4)Ikiwa uchaguzi mkuu utafanyika ndani ya miezi kumi na miwili baada ya kukamilika kwa ukaguzi wa Tume, mipaka hiyo mipya haitazingatiwa kwa madhumuni ya uchaguzi huo.

(5)Mipaka ya kila eneobunge italinganishwa, kwa kiasi kiwezekanacho, na idadi ya wakazi katika eneo bunge hilo, lakini idadi ya wakazi katika eneobunge inaweza kuwa kubwa au ndogo kuliko idadi ya watu inayolingana na eneo hilo kwa namna ambayo imetajwa katika Ibara ya (6) ili kuzingatia—

(a)hali ya kijiografia na maeneo ya miji;

(b)jamii ya eneo lile, historia, uchumi na mahusiano ya kitamaduni; na

(c)mbinu za mawasiliano.

(6)Idadi ya wakazi katika eneobunge au wadi inaweza kuwa kubwa au ndogo zaidi ya idadi ya watu inayolingana na eneo hilo kwa kiwango kisichozidi —

(a)asilimia arobaini kwa majiji na maeneo yaliyo na idadi ya watu iliyotawanyika; na

(b)asilimia thelathini kwa sehemu nyingine.

(7)Katika kukagua mipaka ya maeneobunge na wadi, Tume-––

(a)itashauriana na wote wanaohusika; na

(b)itandelea kufanya kazi ili kuhakikisha kwamba idadi ya watu katika kila eneobunge na wadi, kadiri iwezekanavyo, ni sawa na idadi ya watu inayolingana na eneo hilo.

(8)Ikiwa itahitajika, Tume hii itabadilisha majina na mipaka ya maeneobunge na wadi, na idadi, majina na mipaka ya wadi.

(9)Kwa kuzingatia ibara ya (1) (2),(3) na (4), majina na maelezo ya kina kuhusu mipaka ya maeneobunge na wadi yaliyoamuliwa na Tume yatachapishwa katika Gazeti Rasmi la Serikali, na majina na maelezo hayo yataanza kutumika baada ya kuvunjwa kwa Bunge kwa mara ya kwanza baada ya kuchapishwa kwa maelezo hayo.

(10)Mtu anaweza kuwasilisha ombi kwa Mahakama Kuu chini ya Kifungu hiki ili uamuzi uliofanywa na Tume ukaguliwe.

(11)Ombi la kukaguliwa kwa uamuzi uliofanywa chini ya Kifungu hiki litawasilishwa ndani ya siku thelathini baada ya uchapishaji wa uamuzi huo katika Gazeti Rasmi la Serikali na litasikizwa na uamuzi kutolewa ndani ya miezi mitatu kuanzia siku ya kuwasilishwa kwa ombi hilo.

(12)Kwa madhumuni ya Kifungu hiki, “idadi ya watu inayolingana na eneo” inamaanisha idadi inayopatikana baada ya kugawa ifaavyo, idadi ya watu wanaoishi nchini Kenya kwa idadi ya maeneobunge au wadi ambazo Kenya imegawanywa kwayo chini ya Kifungu hiki.

Art.90

Allocation of party list seats

English

(1)Elections for the seats in Parliament provided for under Articles 97(1) (c) and 98 (1) (b), (c) and (d), and for the members of county assemblies under 177 (1) (b) and (c), shall be on the basis of proportional representation by use of party lists.

(2)The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall be responsible for the conduct and supervision of elections for seats provided for under clause (1) and shall ensure that—

(a)each political party participating in a general election nominates and submits a list of all the persons who would stand elected if the party were to be entitled to all the seats provided for under clause (1), within the time prescribed by national legislation;

(b)except in the case of the seats provided for under Article 98 (1) (b), each party list comprises the appropriate number of qualified candidates and alternates between male and female candidates in the priority in which they are listed; and

(c)except in the case of county assembly seats, each party list reflects the regional and ethnic diversity of the people of Kenya.

(3)The seats referred to in clause (1) shall be allocated to political parties in proportion to the total number of seats won by candidates of the political party at the general election.

Kiswahili

Ugawaji orodha ya viti vya chama

(1)Uchaguzi wa nafasi zilizopo bungeni chini ya Kifungu cha 97 (1) (c) na 98 (1) (b), (c) na (d), na wa wawakilishi wadi chini ya Kifungu cha 177 (1) (b) na (c), utakuwa kwenye misingi ya uwakilishaji wenye usawa kwa kutumia orodha za vyama.

(2)Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka itawajibika katika uendeshaji na usimamizi wa uchaguzi wa nafasi zilizotolewa chini ya Ibara ya (1) na itahakikisha kwamba-—

(a)kila chama cha kisiasa kinachoshiriki katika uchaguzi mkuu kimeteua na kuwasilisha orodha ya majina ya watu wote ambao wangalichaguliwa iwapo chama hicho kingalipewa viti vyote chini ya Ibara ya (1), ndani ya muda ulioagizwa kupitia sheria ya kitaifa;

(b)isipokuwa katika nafasi zilizotolewa chini ya Kifungu cha 98 (1) (b), kila orodha ya chama ina idadi kamilifu ya wagombea wanaostahiki pamoja na watakaochukua nafasi zao, wa kiume na kike, kulingana na jinsi walivyowaorodhesha; na

(c)isipokuwa katika nafasi za bunge la kaunti, kila orodha ya chama inazingatia tofauti za kieneo na za kikabila za Wakenya.

(3)Nafasi zilizotajwa katika ibara ya (1) zitagawiwa vyama vya kisiasa kulingana na idadi ya jumla ya viti walivyoshinda wagombeaji katika chama cha kisiasa kwenye uchaguzi mkuu.

Part 3Political Parties

Art.91

Basic requirements for political parties

English

(1)Every political party shall—

(a)have a national character as prescribed by an Act of Parliament;

(b)have a democratically elected governing body;

(c)promote and uphold national unity;

(d)abide by the democratic principles of good governance, promote and practise democracy through regular, fair and free elections within the party;

(e)respect the right of all persons to participate in the political process, including minorities and marginalised groups;

(f)respect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms, and gender equality and equity;

(g)promote the objects and principles of this Constitution and the rule of law; and

(h)subscribe to and observe the code of conduct for political parties.

(2)A political party shall not—

(a)be founded on a religious, linguistic, racial, ethnic, gender or regional basis or seek to engage in advocacy of hatred on any such basis;

(b)engage in or encourage violence by, or intimidation of, its members, supporters, opponents or any other person;

(c)establish or maintain a paramilitary force, militia or similar organisation;

(d)engage in bribery or other forms of corruption; or

(e)except as is provided under this Chapter or by an Act of Parliament, accept or use public resources to promote its interests or its candidates in elections.

Kiswahili

Mahitaji ya kimsingi kwa vyama vya kisiasa

(1)Kila chama cha kisiasa—

(a)kitakuwa na sura ya kitaifa kama inavyoagizwa na Sheria ya Bunge;

(b)kitakuwa na idara ya uongozi iliyochaguliwa kwa njia ya kidemokrasia;

(c)kitadumisha na kukuza umoja wa kitaifa;

(d)kitazingatia kanuni za kidemokrasia za utawala bora, kitakuza na kuendeleza demokrasia kupitia kwa uchaguzi wa mara kwa mara, wenye haki na huru katika chama;

(e)kitaheshimu haki za kila mtu kushiriki katika mchakato wa kisiasa, ikijumuisha vikundi vya watu walio wachache na wale waliotengwa;

(f)kitaheshimu na kukuza haki za binadamu na uhuru wa kimsingi, na usawa wa kijinsia na usawazishaji;

(g)kitakuza malengo na kanuni za Katiba hii na utawala wa sheria; na

(h)kitazingatia kanuni za maadili kwa vyama vya kisiasa.

(2)Chama cha kisiasa—

(a)hakitabuniwa kwenye misingi ya kidini, lugha, taifa, kabila, jinsia au eneo au kujihusisha katika kampeni za kusambaza chuki kwenye misingi kama hiyo iliyotajwa;

(b)hakitajihusisha katika au kuchochea ghasia kwa kuwatisha wanachama wake, wafuasi, wapinzani au mtu mwingine yeyote;

(c)hakitaanzisha au kudumisha vikosi vya jeshi la wanamgambo, makundi haramu au mashirika mengine kama hayo;

(d)hakitajihusisha katika utoaji hongo au aina zingine za ufisadi; au

(e)isipokuwa ilivyoelezwa katika Sura hii au katika Sheria ya Bunge, hakitakubali au kutumia rasilimali za umma ili kuimarisha maslahi ya chama au wagombeaji wake katika uchaguzi.

Art.92

Legislation on political parties

English

Parliament shall enact legislation to provide for—

(a)the reasonable and equitable allocation of airtime, by State-owned and other specified categories of broadcasting media, to political parties either generally or during election campaigns;

(b)the regulation of freedom to broadcast in order to ensure fair election campaigning;

(c)the regulation of political parties;

(d)the roles and functions of political parties;

(e)the registration and supervision of political parties;

(f)the establishment and management of a political parties fund;

(g)the accounts and audit of political parties;

(h)restrictions on the use of public resources to promote the interests of political parties; and

(i)any other matters necessary for the management of political parties.

Kiswahili

Sheria kuhusu vyama vya kisiasa

Bunge litatunga sheria ili kutoa mwongozo kuhusu—

(a)jukumu la vyombo vya habari vinavyomilikiwa na Serikali pamoja na aina zingine za vyombo vya utangazaji vilivyotajwa, kugawa sawa muda hewani ambao vyama vya kisiasa vinapewa kijumla au katika kampeni za uchaguzi; na

(b)udhibiti wa uhuru wa kutangaza ili kuhakikisha kampeni zenye haki na usawa wakati wa uchaguzi;

(c)udhibiti wa vyama vya kisiasa;

(d)majukumu ya vyama vya kisiasa;

(e)usajili na usimamizi wa vyama vya kisiasa;

(f)kuundwa na kusimamiwa kwa hazina ya vyama vya kisiasa;

(g)akaunti na ukaguzi wa vyama vya kisiasa;

(h)udhibiti katika matumizi ya rasilimali ya umma ili kuendeleza malengo ya vyama vya kisiasa; na

(i)masuala mengine muhimu katika usimamizi wa vyama vya kisiasa.

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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