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Article 188 of the Constitution of Kenya

Article
188
Index row title
(1) The boundaries of a county may be altered only by a resolution—
Source document
The Kenya Constitution
Provision ID
9c773e2c-0203-4b3f-baea-18a5e6dc5ef6

104 words

Verbatim text

(a) recommended by an independent commission set up for that purpose by Parliament; and (b) passed by— (i)the National Assembly, with the support of at least two-thirds of all of the members of the Assembly; and (ii) the Senate, with the support of at least two-thirds of all of the county delegations. (2) The boundaries of a county may be altered to take into account— (a) population density and demographic trends; (b) physical and human infrastructure; (c) historical and cultural ties; (d) the cost of administration; (e) the views of the communities affected; (f) the objects of devolution of government; and (g) geographical features.

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 188 of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • The passage runs to about 104 words.
  • Read plainly, it mentions assembly and association — it protects gathering together or joining a group, union or party (the words used: “Assembly”).

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