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Constitution of Kenya, 2010
established under this Constitution;
“writing” includes printing, photography, lithography, typewriting,
Braille, and any other means of representing or reproducing words in a
visible form; and
“youth” means the collectivity of all individuals in the Republic
who—
(a) have attained the age of eighteen years; but
(b) have not attained the age of thirty-five years.
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN—TRANSITIONAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL
PROVISIONS
Consequential legislation.
261. (1) Parliament shall enact any legislation required by this
Constitution to be enacted to govern a particular matter within the
period specified in the Fifth Schedule, commencing on the effective
date.
(2) Despite clause (1), the National Assembly may, by resolution
supported by the votes of at least two-thirds of all the members of the
National Assembly, extend the period prescribed in respect of any
particular matter under clause (1), by a period not exceeding one year.
(3) The power of the National Assembly contemplated under
clause (2), may be exercised—
(a) only once in respect of any particular matter; and
(b) only in exceptional circumstances to be certified by the
Speaker of the National Assembly.
(4) For the purposes of clause (1), the Attorney-General, in
consultation with the Commission for the Implementation of the
Constitution, shall prepare the relevant Bills for tabling before
Parliament, as soon as reasonably practicable, to enable Parliament to
enact the legislation within the period specified.
(5) If Parliament fails to enact any particular legislation within the
specified time, any person may petition the High Court on the matter.
(6) The High Court in determining a petition under clause (5)
may—
(a) make a declaratory order on the matter; and
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