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Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments: The Constitution is the Supreme source of Electoral law
Source: The Constitution of Kenya, Chapter 7
Elections Act of 2011
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of Kenya
Elections Act of 2011
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: It is a right as enshrined in the Bill of Rights
It is a Civic duty of every citizen
Source: Constitution, art. 38
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: For presidential elections it is the Supreme Court. Parliament has been mandated to enact legislation to cater for amicable resolution of electoral disputes arising from other elections.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya, art. 87, 140
Verified: 2024/12/06
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