Article 263 of the Constitution of Kenya

Verbatim text

by the President or on the expiry of a period of fourteen days from the date of the publication in the Gazette of the final result of the referendum ratifying this Constitution, whichever is the earlier. Repeal of previous constitution.

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The index files this text under article 263 of the Constitution of Kenya.
The row is titled “This Constitution shall come into force on its promulgation”.
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