Chapter 16 · Art. 257
Amendment by popular initiative
- An amendment may be proposed by a popular initiative signed by at least one million registered voters.
Art. 257(1)
(1) An amendment to this Constitution may be proposed by a popular initiative signed by at least one million registered voters.
Read the full article → - The signatures are verified by the IEBC, and the draft Bill is submitted to county assemblies for consideration.
Art. 257(4)
(4) The promoters of a popular initiative shall deliver the draft Bill and the supporting signatures to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, which shall verify that the initiative is supported by at least one million registered voters.
Read the full article → - If a majority of county assemblies approve it, the Bill is introduced in Parliament.
Art. 257(7)
(7) If a draft Bill has been approved by a majority of the county assemblies, it shall be introduced in Parliament without delay.
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- People can propose a change to the Constitution if one million voters sign.
Art. 257(1)
(1) An amendment to this Constitution may be proposed by a popular initiative signed by at least one million registered voters.
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