Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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(2) Parliament manifests the diversity of the nation, represents
the will of the people, and exercises their sovereignty.
(3) Parliament may consider and pass amendments to this
Constitution, and alter county boundaries as provided for in this
Constitution.
(4) Parliament shall protect this Constitution and promote the
democratic governance of the Republic.
(5) No person or body, other than Parliament, has the power to
make provision having the force of law in Kenya except under authority
conferred by this Constitution or by legislation.
(6) An Act of Parliament, or legislation of a county, that confers
on any State organ, State officer or person the authority to make
provision having the force of law in Kenya, as contemplated in clause
(5), shall expressly specify the purpose and objectives for which that
authority is conferred, the limits of the authority, the nature and scope
of the law that may be made, and the principles and standards
applicable to the law made under the authority.
Role of the National Assembly.
95. (1) The National Assembly represents the people of the
constituencies and special interests in the National Assembly.
(2) The National Assembly deliberates on and resolves issues of
concern to the people.
(3) The National Assembly enacts legislation in accordance with
Part 4 of this Chapter.
(4) The National Assembly—
(a) determines the allocation of national revenue between the
levels of government, as provided in Part 4 of Chapter
Twelve;
(b)
appropriates funds for expenditure by the
government and other national State organs; and
national
(c) exercises oversight over national revenue and its expenditure.
(5) The National Assembly—
(a) reviews the conduct in office of the President, the Deputy
President and other State officers and initiates the process of
removing them from office; and
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