Governance — Parliament
THE
LEGISLATURE
Legislative authority at the national level is vested in and exercised by Parliament. Kenya follows a bicameral system, ensuring that both individual citizens and counties are represented in the law-making process.
The National Assembly
349 MembersComposition
290 elected from Constituencies (Direct Representation)
47 Women elected from Counties (County Representatives)
12 Nominated Members (Special Interests/Youth/PWDs)
1 Ex-Officio (The Speaker)
Primary Mandate
Representing the people. It deliberates on and passes bills, exercises oversight over national revenue, and approves appointments to the Executive.
The Senate
67 MembersComposition
47 elected from Counties (Direct Representation)
16 Nominated Women (Diversity representation)
2 Nominated Youth Members
2 Members representing PWDs
1 Ex-Officio (The Speaker)
Primary Mandate
Representing the Counties. Protecting the interests of devolved governments and playing a key role in the law-making process for county-related bills.
Checks & Balances
"No one branch of government is self-sufficient. Parliament oversight ensures the Executive operates within the law and manages public funds with absolute transparency. Representation is the foundation of our democracy."