Historical Background
1. Introduction
The authority to make laws in Kenya is primarily vested in two institutions; Parliament and County Assemblies. Parliament makes laws that apply nationally, while County Assemblies make laws applying in the respective County.
Kenya has changed from bicameral with Regional Assemblies, at independence, to unicameral and back to bicameral with County Assemblies as the situation currently obtains.
Role of the National Assembly
Article 95 of the Constitution states that the following shall be the roles of the National Assembly:-