ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Constitution of Kenya
91. Basic requirements for political parties
Edition: 2010-09-03 · In force
91. Basic requirements for political parties
(1)Every political party shall—(a)have a national character as prescribed by an Act of Parliament;(b)have a democratically elected governing body;(c)promote and uphold national unity;(d)abide by the democratic principles of good governance, promote and practise democracy through regular, fair and free elections within the party;(e)respect the right of all persons to participate in the political process, including minorities and marginalised groups;(f)respect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms, and gender equality and equity;(g)promote the objects and principles of this Constitution and the rule of law; and(h)subscribe to and observe the code of conduct for political parties.(2)A political party shall not—(a)be founded on a religious, linguistic, racial, ethnic, gender or regional basis or seek to engage in advocacy of hatred on any such basis;(b)engage in or encourage violence by, or intimidation of, its members, supporters, opponents or any other person;(c)establish or maintain a paramilitary force, militia or similar organisation;(d)engage in bribery or other forms of corruption; or(e)except as is provided under this Chapter or by an Act of Parliament, accept or use public resources to promote its interests or its candidates in elections.