Chapter 8: THE LEGISLATUREPart 2 — COMPOSITION AND MEMBERSHIP OF PARLIAMENT

Article 100. Promotion of representation of marginalised groups

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• 93. Establishment of Parliament
• 94. Role of Parliament
• 95. Role of the National Assembly
• 96. Role of the Senate
• 97. Membership of the National Assembly
• 98. Membership of the Senate
• 99. Qualifications and disqualifications for election as member of Parliament
• 100. Promotion of representation of marginalised groups (current)
• 101. Election of members of Parliament
• 102. Term of Parliament
• 103. Vacation of office of member of Parliament
• 104. Right of recall
• 105. Determination of questions of membership
• 106. Speakers and Deputy Speakers of Parliament
• 107. Presiding in Parliament
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• 110. Bills concerning county government
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• 113. Mediation committees
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• 115. Presidential assent and referral
• 116. Coming into force of laws
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• 118. Public access and participation
• 119. Right to petition Parliament
• 120. Official languages of Parliament
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• 125. Power to call for evidence
• 126. Location of sittings of Parliament
• 127. Parliamentary Service Commission
• 128. Clerks and staff of Parliament

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Official Constitutional Text

100. Parliament shall enact legislation to promote the representation in Parliament of—

(a) women;

(b) persons with disabilities;

(c) youth;

(d) ethnic and other minorities; and

(e) marginalised communities.

Plain English Explanation

This is a simplified summary to explain this article in clear language. It is not the legal text of the Constitution.

Article 100 of the Kenyan Constitution commands Parliament to pass laws that actively protect and promote the political representation of historically excluded groups in governance. It specifies that these targeted laws must create clear pathways to ensure the fair participation of women, persons with disabilities, youth, ethnic and other minorities, and marginalized communities.