Chapter 5, Part 2 · Art. 71

Agreements relating to natural resources

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

Official text

(1) A transaction is subject to ratification by Parliament if it—
  (a) involves the grant of a right or concession by or on behalf of any person, including the national government, to another person for the exploitation of any natural resource of Kenya; and
  (b) is entered into on or after the effective date.
(2) Parliament shall enact legislation providing for the classes of transactions subject to ratification under clause (1).

In simple words

A transaction that grants a right to exploit a natural resource of Kenya is subject to ratification by Parliament.
Art. 71(1)
(1) A transaction is subject to ratification by Parliament if it— (a) involves the grant of a right or concession by or on behalf of any person, including the national government, to another person for the exploitation of any natural resource of Kenya; and (b) is entered into on or after the effective date.
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Kids explanation

Big deals to use Kenya's natural resources, like minerals, must be approved by Parliament.
Art. 71(1)
(1) A transaction is subject to ratification by Parliament if it— (a) involves the grant of a right or concession by or on behalf of any person, including the national government, to another person for the exploitation of any natural resource of Kenya; and (b) is entered into on or after the effective date.
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