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Article 83 of the Constitution of Kenya

Article
83
Index row title
(1) A person qualifies for registration as a voter at elections or referenda if the person—
Source document
The Kenya Constitution
Provision ID
83134ff2-c3d0-4507-9306-acb5b552eb27

92 words

Verbatim text

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

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  • The index files this text under article 83 of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • The passage runs to about 92 words.

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