Constitution of Kenya

6. Devolution and access to services

Edition: 2010-09-03 · In force

6. Devolution and access to services

(1)The territory of Kenya is divided into the counties specified in the First Schedule.

(2)The governments at the national and county levels are distinct and inter-dependent and shall conduct their mutual relations on the basis of consultation and cooperation.

(3)A national State organ shall ensure reasonable access to its services in all parts of the Republic, so far as it is appropriate to do so having regard to the nature of the service.

Case law referring to this provision

Benjamin & 4 others v Cabinet Secretary Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development & 4 others; National Land Commission & 16 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E154, E173, E176, E181, E191 & 11 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEHC 13060 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (22 October 2024) (Judgment)
Republic v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries & 3 others; Kenya Planters Co-operative Union Ltd (Interested Party); Council of County Governors & another (Ex parte Applicants) (Miscellaneous Application 291 & 314 of 2016) [2017] KEHC 4133 (KLR) (28 July 2017) (Judgment)

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