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Article 195 of the Constitution of Kenya

Article
195
Index row title
(1) A county assembly or any of its committees has power to summon any person to appear before it for the purpose of giving
Source document
The Kenya Constitution
Provision ID
e726d65d-3074-404d-a527-8400eb84d026

62 words

Verbatim text

evidence or providing information. (2) For the purposes of clause (1), an assembly has the same powers as the High Court to— (a) enforce the attendance of witnesses and examining them on oath, affirmation or otherwise; (b) compel the production of documents; and118 (c) issue a commission or request to examine witnesses abroad. Public participation and county assembly powers, privileges and immunities.

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 195 of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • The passage runs to about 62 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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