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Chapter 2 · Art. 6

Devolution and access to services

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(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.
In simple words
  • Kenya is divided into the counties listed in the First Schedule.
    Art. 6(1)

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

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  • The national and county governments are distinct but must cooperate.
    Art. 6(2)

    (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.

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  • National State organs must ensure reasonable access to their services in all parts of Kenya.
    Art. 6(3)

    (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.

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Kids explanation
  • Kenya is divided into 47 counties, and the national and county governments work together.
    Art. 6(2)

    (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.

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