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tell me about the sections in the constitution
To provide a comprehensive overview of the sections in the Constitution of Kenya, I will refer to the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. The Constitution is divided into various chapters, each addressing different aspects of governance, rights, and responsibilities. Here is a detailed breakdown:
1. Preamble
Preamble: This section sets the stage for the Constitution, expressing the people's sovereignty and the aspirations for a just, democratic, and prosperous nation.
2. Chapter One: Sovereignty of the People and Supremacy of this Constitution
Article 1: Sovereignty of the People
Article 2: Supremacy of this Constitution
Article 3: Defence of this Constitution
3. Chapter Two: The Republic
Article 4: Declaration of the Republic
Article 5: Territory of Kenya
Article 6: Devolution and Access to Services
Article 7: National, Official, and Other Languages
Article 8: State and Religion
Article 9: National Symbols and National Days
Article 10: National Values and Principles of Governance
4. Chapter Three: Citizenship
Article 12: Entitlements of Citizens
Article 13: Retention and Acquisition of Citizenship
Article 14: Citizenship by Birth
Article 15: Citizenship by Registration
Article 16: Dual Citizenship
Article 17: Revocation of Citizenship
Article 18: Legislation on Citizenship
5. Chapter Four: The Bill of Rights
Article 19: Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Article 20: Application of the Bill of Rights
Article 21: Implementation of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Article 22: Enforcement of the Bill of Rights
Article 23: Authority of Courts to Uphold and Enforce the Bill of Rights
Article 24: Limitation of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Article 25: Fundamental Rights and Freedoms that May Not be Limited
Article 26-57: Specific Rights and Freedoms (e.g., Right to Life, Equality and Freedom from Discrimination, Human Dignity, Freedom and Security of the Person, etc.)
6. Chapter Five: Land and Environment
Article 60: Principles of Land Policy
Article 61: Classification of Land
Article 62: Public Land
Article 63: Community Land
Article 64: Private Land
Article 65: Landholding by Non-Citizens
Article 66: Regulation of Land Use and Property
Article 67: National Land Commission
Article 68: Legislation on Land
7. Chapter Six: Leadership and Integrity
Article 73: Responsibilities of Leadership
Article 74: Oath of Office of State Officers
Article 75: Conduct of State Officers
Article 76: Financial Probity of State Officers
Article 77: Restriction on Activities of State Officers
Article 78: Citizenship and Leadership
Article 79: Legislation to Establish the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Article 80: Legislation on Leadership
8. Chapter Seven: Representation of the People
Article 81: General Principles for the Electoral System
Article 82: Legislation on Elections
Article 83: Registration as a Voter
Article 84: Candidates for Election and Political Parties
Article 85: Eligibility to Stand as an Independent Candidate
Article 86: Voting
Article 87: Electoral Disputes
Article 88: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Article 89: Delimitation of Electoral Units
9. Chapter Eight: The Legislature
Article 93: Establishment of Parliament
Article 94: Role of Parliament
Article 95: Role of the National Assembly
Article 96: Role of the Senate
Article 97-98: Membership of the National Assembly and Senate
Article 99: Qualifications and Disqualifications for Election as Member of Parliament
Article 100: Promotion of Representation of Marginalized Groups
Article 101-116: Procedures and Powers of Parliament
10. Chapter Nine: The Executive
Article 129: Principles of Executive Authority
Article 130: The National Executive
Article 131: Authority of the President
Article 132: Functions of the President
Article 133: Power of Mercy
Article 134: Exercise of Presidential Powers during Temporary Incapacity
Article 135: Decisions of the President
Article 136: Election of the President
Article 137: Qualifications and Disqualifications for Election as President
Article 138: Procedure at Presidential Election
Article 139-144: Other Provisions on the Presidency
11. Chapter Ten: The Judiciary
Article 159: Judicial Authority
Article 160: Independence of the Judiciary
Article 161: Judicial Offices and Officers
Article 162: System of Courts
Article 163: Supreme Court
Article 164: Court of Appeal
Article 165: High Court
Article 166: Appointment of Judges
Article 167: Tenure of Office of the Chief Justice and Other Judges
Article 168: Removal from Office
Article 169: Subordinate Courts
12. Chapter Eleven: Devolved Government
Article 174: Objects of Devolution
Article 175: Principles of Devolved Government
Article 176: County Governments
Article 177: Membership of County Assembly
Article 178: Speaker of a County Assembly
Article 179: County Executive Committees
Article 180: Election of County Governor and Deputy County Governor
Article 181: Removal of a County Governor
Article 182: Vacancy in the Office of County Governor
Article 183: Functions of County Executive Committees
Article 184: Urban Areas and Cities
Article 185: Legislative Authority of County Assemblies
Article 186: Respective Functions and Powers of National and County Governments
Article 187: Transfer of Functions and Powers between Levels of Government
Article 188: Boundaries of Counties
Article 189: Cooperation between National and County Governments
Article 190: Support for County Governments
Article 191: Conflict of Laws
13. Chapter Twelve: Public Finance
Article 201: Principles of Public Finance
Article 202: Equitable Sharing of National Revenue
Article 203: Equitable Share and Other Financial Laws
Article 204: Equalization Fund
Article 205: Consultation on Financial Legislation Affecting Counties
Article 206: Consolidated Fund and Other Public Funds
Article 207: Revenue Funds for County Governments
Article 208: Contingencies Fund
Article 209: Power to Impose Taxes and Charges
Article 210: Imposition of Tax
Article 211: Borrowing by National Government
Article 212: Borrowing by County Governments
Article 213: Loan Guarantees by National Government
Article 214: Public Debt
Article 215: Establishment of the Commission on Revenue Allocation
Article 216: Functions of the Commission on Revenue Allocation
Article 217: Division of Revenue
Article 218: Annual Division and Allocation of Revenue Bills
Article 219: Transfer of Equitable Share
Article 220: Budgets and Budgetary Process
Article 221: Budget Estimates and Annual Appropriation Bill
Article 222: Appropriation before Budget is Passed
Article 223: Supplementary Appropriation
Article 224: County Appropriation Bills
Article 225: Financial Control
Article 226: Accounts and Audit of Public Entities
Article 227: Procurement of Public Goods and Services
Article 228: Controller of Budget
Article 229: Auditor-General
Article 230: Salaries and Remuneration Commission
14. Chapter Thirteen: The Public Service
Article 232: Values and Principles of Public Service
Article 233: The Public Service Commission
Article 234: Functions and Powers of the Public Service Commission
Article 235: Staffing of County Governments
Article 236: Protection of Public Officers
15. Chapter Fourteen: National Security
Article 238: Principles of National Security
Article 239: National Security Organs
Article 240: Establishment of the National Security Council
Article 241: Establishment of Defence Forces and Defence Council
Article 242: Establishment of the National Intelligence Service
Article 243: Establishment of the National Police Service
Article 244: Objects and Functions of the National Police Service
Article 245: Command of the National Police Service
Article 246: National Police Service Commission
Article 247: Other Police Services
16. Chapter Fifteen: Commissions and Independent Offices
Article 248: Application of Chapter
Article 249: Objects, Authority, and Funding of Commissions and Independent Offices
Article 250: Composition, Appointment, and Terms of Office
Article 251: Removal from Office
Article 252: General Functions and Powers
Article 253: Incorporation of Commissions and Independent Offices
17. Chapter Sixteen: Amendment of this Constitution
Article 255: Amendment of this Constitution
Article 256: Amendment by Parliamentary Initiative
Article 257: Amendment by Popular Initiative
18. Chapter Seventeen: General Provisions
Article 259: Construing this Constitution
Article 260: Interpretation
Article 261: Transitional and Consequential Provisions
19. Chapter Eighteen: Transitional and Consequential Provisions
Article 262: Transitional and Consequential Provisions
Sixth Schedule: Transitional and Consequential Provisions
This detailed breakdown provides an overview of the sections within the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Each chapter and article addresses specific aspects of governance, rights, and responsibilities, ensuring a comprehensive legal framework for the country.
Sources:
Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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