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Boundary Delimitation

Kenya Kenya

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies
Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: There shall be two hundred and ninety constituencies for the purposes of the election of the members of the National Assembly provided for in Article 97 (1) (a). The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall review the names and boundaries of constituencies at intervals of not less than eight years, and not more than twelve years, but any review shall be completed at least twelve months before a general election of members of Parliament. The Commission shall review the number, names and boundaries of wards periodically. (Constitution, art. 89)
Source: Constitution (2010), art.89: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KE/kenya-constitution-2010/view
Verified: 2017/03/22
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
f. Communities of interest/cultural concerns
g. Other
Comments: The boundaries of each constituency shall be such that the number of inhabitants in the constituency is, as nearly as possible, equal to the population quota, but the number of inhabitants of a constituency may be greater or lesser than the population quota in the manner mentioned in clause (6) to take account of: geographical features and urban centres; community of interest, historical, economic and cultural ties; and means of communication. (Constitution, art. 89)
Source: Constitution (2010), art.89: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KE/kenya-constitution-2010/view
Verified: 2024/12/06
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): e. Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall review the names and boundaries of constituencies at intervals of between 8 to 12 years. However, any such review is to be completed at least 12 months before a General Election of Members of parliament. (Constitution, art. 89)
Source: Constitution (2010), art.89: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KE/kenya-constitution-2010/view
Verified: 2024/12/06
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